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Category: John Adams
Celebrating Student Art with New Installation in School Board Meeting Room
New ACPS student artwork is on display in the School Board Meeting room at Central Office. Learn about the works and how they were selected.
Superintendent Announces Principal of New Pre-K Center
Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley has announced the appointment of Rachael R.B. Dischner as the principal of the new pre-K center to be housed at John Adams Elementary School.
Sign Up for K-12 Summer Learning Programs Today
Before school lets out for the summer, be sure to check out learning opportunities throughout the summer for students of all ages.
Schools Hit a High Note at the End of the Year
Schools across the division have been celebrating a host of musical awards and achievements as they head into summer.
Superintendent Appoints New Principal of John Adams Elementary School
John Adams Elementary School welcomes Ginja Canton as their new principal in July.
Wear Orange on June 2 to Show Support for Anti-Violence Efforts
As part of our commitment to providing a safe learning and working environment, students, educators and staff are invited to wear orange in honor of those who have lost their lives to violence.
SOLs are Underway: View Testing Schedule, See SOL Math Cup Winners, Enjoy a Little SOL Music
The SOLs are now underway. See how the staff at MacArthur are energizing their students with a fun SOL music video, see the winners of the Virginia Math SOL Cup and view the testing schedule.
D.C. United Celebrates ACPS Teacher of the Year Nominees
DC United team members host special event at Cora Kelly to celebrate ACPS Teacher of the Year nominees during Teacher Appreciation Week
Thank a Teacher This Week
It’s that time of year when we express our thanks and gratitude to the teachers and staff. See how some of our schools celebrated last week and get ideas for how you can celebration teachers and staff this week, as part of National Teacher Appreciation Week.
Time is Running Out to Take the ACPS 2020 Survey
Let your voice be heard—take the ACPS survey today. Time is running out to give feedback to ACPS. Don’t miss out!
John Adams Creates Time Capsule to Celebrate 50 Years
John Adams Elementary School celebrated 50 years since it opened by burying a time capsule to be dug up in another 50 years’ time.
School Board Recognizes Outstanding ACPS Volunteers
ACPS announces five winners of the Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award for their valuable contributions to our schools.
Kindergarten Registration Begins This Week with a Special Kick-off Event
Reminder: Kindergarten registration for the 2017-18 school year begins with a Special 2017 Registration Kick-off Event on Tuesday, April 18, from 3 to 7 p.m. at all elementary schools. Watch a video showing what it is like to be in kindergarten.
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.