Kevin Perry’s early years were challenging, but he got the support he needed in our schools and never gave up on his dreams.
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Yellow School Bus Helps Transform Preschooler’s Birthday!
ACPS sent a school bus to help transform a street into a sea of yellow vehicles for a Transformer-obsessed preschooler’s first cancer-free birthday. Find out what happened.
Board Matters: Clarity on the Upcoming High School Project Vote and a Welcome for Our New Student Reps
The first School Board meeting of the school year was opened in style by the T.C. Williams High School JROTC and introduced the two new School Board representatives and discussed the upcoming High School Project vote.
Brain-Boosting Stationary Bikes Coming to All ACPS Elementary Schools
If ACPS’ Instructional Specialist for Health, Physical Education and Family Life Education achieves his goal, every elementary school in our division will have its own set of stationary bikes within two years.
A Welcome from the Superintendent of Schools
It was a GREAT #ACPSFirstDay all around! Hear our welcome message from Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. and see photos from around our schools on this beautiful day.
Seven Things You Can Do for a Strong Start to the New School Year
Want to get your child off to a strong start this school year? Here are our tips. And don’t forget to update your contact information so we can communicate with you!
Four Options for the Future High School Presented to the School Board
The School Board will vote on the future of Alexandria’s high school educational programming on September 26. Get an update on the four options being considered.
Farewell to Titan Great Petey Jones
T.C. Williams’ 1971 Titan football champion Petey Jones passed Monday.
T.C. Williams Sees 757 Students Graduate — a Quarter With Diploma in Non-Native Language
T.C. Williams High School saw 757 students graduate on Saturday, with more than a quarter earning a diploma in a language other than their native one.
Community-Focused Students Named T.C. Williams Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Nationally recognized science talent Ana Humphrey has been named valedictorian, and T.C. Williams soccer star Caroline Bates is salutatorian.
Today is Day 1: As We Launch Plans for 2025 We Ask Where Will You Be?
Today, we are kicking off our strategic planning process that will focus on ensuring our students are engaged in the highest quality of education possible. Find out how you can stay connected to the process and make sure your goals for 2025 are incorporated.
Scholarship Fund Awards Record $460,000 in College Scholarships to T.C. Williams Seniors
The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria has awarded a record amount in scholarships this year to support our students as they head to college.
Board Matters: Arts Showcase, New Student Reps, the Final Budget, and an Update on Recruiting and Retaining Staff
On Thursday night, the School Board recognized our young artists, budding student School Board reps and our School Board advisory committee chairs, and heard updates on Facilities and Human Resources and approved the Final Budget for next school year. Get up to date on the details.
Board Matters: Athletic Hall of Fame Nominations, High School Project Update and Awards Galore
Thursday night’s School Board meeting was full of recognitions, particularly for our athletes who have gone on to represent our school division so well. We are proud of who you are and what you stand for!
The Matter of Diversity after Brown v. Board
This week marks 65 years since the 1954 Supreme Court decision on Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, when the justices ruled racial segregation of children in public schools was unconstitutional. Six decades later, we ask students how we are doing.