Last Thursday, the School Board celebrated the outstanding individual, group, organization and business volunteers for the important roles they play in supporting our students and schools.
Set a reminder to participate in Spring2ACTion this Wednesday and support our students, our schools and the organizations that support them. View the list and donate online today.
Hear from each of the teachers nominated for the ACPS Teacher of the Year Award why they teach, in their own words.
ACPS teachers really are an exceptional bunch! Meet those nominated for the Washington Post Outstanding Teacher Award. We will continue to introduce you to the many others who were nominated over the next few weeks. The overall Washington Post winner and the ACPS winner will be announced in April.
If you are a parent or guardian of a rising kindergartner, plan to attend an open house and save the date for Kindergarten Registration Kick-off on April 11.
Congratulations to Adelaide Flint and Peyton Marcy, who will head to the state level of the National PTA Reflections Art, and the many other students who competed in the Northern Virginia district level contest.
Enjoy an afternoon of learning, compliments of the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History. On February 18 the museum will host a free screening of the film “Never Give Up! Minoru Yasui and the Fight For Justice,” in conjunction with the museum’s exhibition, “Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II,” in observance of the Day of Remembrance.
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See 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 the city.
Between 200 – 300 students enjoy a free dinner after school three days a week thanks to the new Dinner Club that launched on Jan. 9
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has designated January 22 – 26 as School Principal Appreciation Week. Learn about fun ways to show your appreciation to your school principal this week.
What does the statement, “Local Action, Global Impact” mean to you? Submit your visual representation of the theme in the Earth Day Artwork Contest.
Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2018 Teacher of the Year award. Nominate a teacher today!
If your family will be impacted by the new school boundaries that will go into effect in fall 2018, you must submit a Notice of Intent form before January 15. Get details.
We look back at some of the memorable highlights for our school division in 2017. Take a moment and enjoy!
Happy holidays from ACPS! Here are some fun and free ways to spend your holiday break here in Alexandria and in D.C.