Are you set up to receive email and text messages from ACPS in case of winter weather schedule changes? Learn the best ways to stay informed and get connected.
Do You Know How to Stay Informed During Winter Weather Emergencies?
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Middle School Families: Attend an Information Session on Health Science Offerings
If you are a middle school student who is interested in exploring a career in health sciences, or are the parent or guardian of one, plan to attend an information session about the new Academy of Health Sciences at T.C. Williams on November 28 at 6 p.m.
Cora Kelly Students Now Enjoy Free Breakfast in the Classroom Every Day
Last week students at Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology enjoyed breakfast in the comfort of their classrooms thanks to the highly successful Breakfast in the Classroom program.
Learn How ACPS is Driving Academic Achievement in Literacy
The face of literacy is changing. Learn how teaching and learning literacy is evolving and how ACPS is adapting to support student achievement.
Nominate a Teacher for the 2018 Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 Teacher of the Year Award. Details of the nomination process, instructions and required materials are listed here to help you make your nominations. Nominate a teacher today!
What Would You Name the New West End School? It’s Time to Send in Your Recommendations!
The Alexandria City School Board’s West End Elementary School Naming Committee is now seeking recommendations for names for the new school.
Task Force Recommends New High School and Elementary Modernization
The Joint City Schools Facilities Investment Task Force shared its recommendations for the most urgent projects for Alexandria in the next few years.
Supporting Academic Achievement with a Focus on Math
ACPS is committed to ensuring that every student becomes fluent in the language of math and develops the skills, concepts and understanding essential to using math in everyday life.
Interim Superintendent Appoints New Director of Transportation
Interim Superintendent Lois Berlin has appointed Charles Stone as the new director of transportation for ACPS. He will start on January 2, 2018.
ACPS Launches Health Sciences Academy
T.C. Williams students interested in pursuing careers in the health sciences now have new options thanks to a partnership between ACPS and the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Learn What ACPS is Doing to Support Academic Achievement
Professional Learning Communities that promote the sharing of best practices and collaboration about teaching and learning strategies among educators, are being implemented throughout our schools this year as part of our commitment to academic excellence and educational equity.
ACPS Begins Process of Naming the West End Elementary School
Members of the West End Elementary School Naming Committee have been appointed and will hold their first meeting, which is open to the public, on November 8.
It’s Powerful to Share Your School’s Good News!
Learn about the people who help to share your school’s good news and how you can help them!
Update for Families on the Implementation of New School Boundaries
In January 2017, the School Board approved the implementation of new elementary school boundaries generated through a year-long redistricting process. The new school boundaries will go into effect in September 2018. ACPS is in the process of implementing redistricting and will be contacting those families impacted by the process directly in the next couple of weeks.
Update Regarding the Principal of the New West End Elementary School
Unfortunately, information has come to light that has led to the decision by ACPS not to proceed with the appointment of the West End Elementary School principal made last week.