Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. has appointed Dr. Stephen M. Wilkins as Chief Human Resources Officer.
Superintendent Appoints Chief Human Resources Officer
Category: Announcements
Teacher Who Helped Open ACPS’ Newest School Named Teacher of the Year
April Rodgers, physical education teacher and founding staff member at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School, has been recognized for her powerful commitment to teaching life skills in her physical education classes and for her key contributions in opening Alexandria’s newest school last fall.
Principal with 36 Years of Educational Experience Named ACPS Principal of the Year
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School’s Rene Paschal has been named 2019 ACPS Principal of the Year.
Beloved T.C. Building Engineer Named ACPS’ First Outstanding Support Staff Member of the Year
James Harrison is the first ever ACPS employee to be named Outstanding Support Staff Member of the Year. He has been honored for his commitment to students with disabilities.
Take the Family Engagement Evaluation Survey
ACPS is conducting a division-wide evaluation of family engagement and we would like your input. Share your feedback by completing a survey now through Friday, March 29.
ACPS Awarded State Funding to Grow Diversity in its Teacher Workforce
ACPS has been awarded state funding to help increase diversity among its teachers, covering tutoring costs and fees for the assessments required by the state Board of Education for full licensure.
ACPS Announces Formal Exploration of Partnership with NOVA to Launch Early College Program
ACPS announced formal plans to take steps to partner with Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) on an Early College High School program as part of the new Connected High School Network to be set up through The High School Project. Early College will allow students the opportunity to graduate with an associate degree from NOVA at the same time as they graduate from T.C. Williams.
Board Matters: School Board Approves Connected High School Network Approach that Includes Minnie Howard
The Board has empowered the superintendent to move forward with planning for a Connected High School Network that includes the modernization of the T.C. Williams Minnie Howard Campus, while also exploring the feasibility of a second comprehensive high school.
Sign Up for Summer School and Summer Enrichment Programs
Get an overview of all the ACPS summer school and enrichment programs that will be offered for students from kindergarten through high school on campuses throughout ACPS.
Key Member of ’71 Titans Leaves Legacy of Unity
Julius Campbell, a key member of the 1971 State Championship team whose win and collaboration inspired Disney to immortalize Alexandria’s story of desegregation, has died — 48 years after he took the actions that created heroes out of T.C. Williams’ football team.
New Patrick Henry School Opens Today
The new Patrick Henry School officially opens its doors to students today, concluding 18 months of construction to build an expanded and modernized facility.
Alexandria City Public Schools Proud Partner in Historic Amazon Deal
ACPS is proud to be part of a historic partnership with Virginia Tech, as part of the deal to bring Amazon’s new headquarters to Northern Virginia. The announcement includes news of a partnership with Virginia Tech to develop an Innovation Campus in the Alexandria section of Potomac Yard to fill demand for high-tech talent, and coincides with the recent launch by ACPS of The High School Project: Inspiring a Future for Alexandria.
Your Input is Wanted on the 2019-20 Academic Calendars
Want to have a say in what days your child has off school next year? Review the proposed 2019-20 Academic Calendars and submit your comments by November 11.
Hear from All School Board Candidates at PTAC’s Public Forum
On Tuesday, November 6, Alexandria voters will elect School Board members to represent each of the three districts in the City of Alexandria. Voters can attend a public forum on October 24, sponsored by PTAC, for an opportunity to ask questions and hear from the candidates for all nine School Board seats.
Field Trips and Instrument Rentals Can Now Be Paid for Online
ACPS is now offering a new program at T.C. Williams, Hammond and Tucker that will enable families to make online payments for student fees such as instrument rentals, field trips, athletic fees, activities fees and more. The program will be rolled out to additional schools through December.