Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley has appointed Jasibi Crews-West as the new Principal of Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology.
New Cora Kelly Principal Appointed
Author: ACPS
Superintendent to Represent K-12 Schools on Governor’s Panel
Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley has been invited to represent K-12 schools on an advisory committee set up by Governor Terry McAuliffe.
Jefferson-Houston Student Places Fourth in State-Level National Geographic Bee
Jefferson-Houston seventh grader Pablo Vega has demonstrated the global nature of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, placing fourth in the state level of the National Geographic Bee.
Mount Vernon Celebrates Bike Safety Program with Road Trip
Mount Vernon Community School third-grade students, accompanied by Principal Peter Balas, School Board Chair Ramee Gentry and Vice Mayor Justin Wilson, hit the road last week to celebrate the successful completion of the Bicycling in the Schools (BITS) pilot program.
ACPS Advocates Honored by Alexandria Commission for Women
Becoming mothers to sons with Autism propelled Yolanda Carrasco and Mildred Rivera into advocacy and leadership roles as volunteers with ACPS. The pair has now been honored at the 2017 Salute to Women Awards Celebration held by the Alexandria Commission for Women.
Redistricting Implementation Plan Presented to the School Board
A plan for implementing the new school boundaries was presented to the School Board on Thursday evening. View the presentation and plan.
Superintendent Appoints New Principal of T.C. Williams High School
Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley has appointed Peter Balas as the new Principal of T.C. Williams High School, citing proven strong leadership skills and academic experience as the reason for the choice. Balas has spent the last 15 years of his career with ACPS, including five years as an administrator at T.C. Williams.
T.C. Senior Named Regional Youth Entrepreneur of the Year
T.C. Williams High School senior Day’Quon Henderson has been named Washington D.C. Regional Youth Entrepreneur of the Year for the education app he developed.
Support ACPS Through Spring2ACTion on April 5
Spring2ACTion is on April 5 and ACPS has multiple schools, PTAs and booster organizations taking part. Find the one (or more) you want to support and give on Wednesday.
Help Us Celebrate John Adams’ 50th Birthday
John Adams Elementary School is Celebrating its 50th Birthday. Do you have photos or stories to share?
Why Funding ACPS 2020 is the Key to Success
Did you know that every item requested in the ACPS budget is aligned the ACPS 2020 Strategic Plan? This sets out our goals through 2020 as we focus on becoming a high-performing school division.
AVID System Making Significant Strides in Closing the Achievement Gap
The highly successful Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program is playing a key role in closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every student succeeds.
Funding Secured for West End School
A transfer of funds for the new West End School was approved by the City Council last week, clearing the way for ACPS to move ahead with the purchase of the building.
1971 Titans Remember One of Their Own
Former 1971 Titan Darryl “Blue” Stanton, who was killed in a car crash in North Carolina on March 17, is remembered by former teammates.
Have an Eighth-Grader with a Curious Mind? Check out the ACPS STEM Academy!
If you have an eighth-grade student with an interest in science, technology, engineering or math, consider the ACPS STEM Academy. Applications are being accepted through Friday, March 31. Learn more about the program and apply online.