Category: ACPS

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll in many ways. During Mental Health Awareness month, we explore the resources available to families in Alexandria City Public Schools.

Alexandria City Public Schools is celebrating teachers who have newly achieved National Board Certification status or maintained it this year.

Congratulations to Charles Barrett Elementary School’s Stephanie Kessinger, who has been selected as a Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics William C. Lowry Math Educator of the Year recipient.

ACPS is preparing for Summer Learning 2022 and has some friendly reminders for families who received the May 13, 2022, ACPS message about the program and are interested in registering their students. The registration deadline is May 25, 2022.

Please take a moment to share your feedback and comments about the Student Code of Conduct. This form should take about five minutes to complete and will be available through June 12, 2022.

The Virginia Department of Education will host public engagement sessions to allow parents, families and community members to participate in the review and revision of the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning.

Alexandria City Public Schools’ adult education program includes assistance for people interested in obtaining a Graduate Equivalency Degree (GED).

Apply to Serve on School Health Advisory Board • School Board Summary • COVID-19 Transmission Rate: May 19, 2022

Superintendent Hutchings’ video message provides his thoughts and reflections on addressing mental health concerns and making time for physical fitness, among other recognitions for the month.

ACPS celebrates the inaugural School Communicators Day with a video highlighting staff from the Office of Communications as well as external outreach colleagues in the Office of Community Partnerships and Engagement and our PR liaisons in our schools.

From biking and walking to baseball and soccer, Alexandria City Public Schools’ community partners have students on the move.

Congratulations to Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School’s Farr Quinn, who has been selected as a Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics William C. Lowry Math Educator of the Year recipient.

As we observe National Mental Health Awareness Month, we consider the issue of substance abuse and the resources available to help families who may be concerned about their students.

The deadline to complete the 2022-23 School Year Virtual Learning form and review the science textbooks is May 20, 2022.

Alexandria City Public Schools is preparing for our Summer Learning 2022 program. We are currently working on finalizing student lists from our schools for summer learning.