Toy-making, Waterskiing Santa, a fantastical holiday and train display made of plant materials — these are just a few of the must-see items to add to your winter break punch list.
Fun Ways to Spend Your Winter Break
Category: Patrick Henry
Give Generously This Holiday Season — Sponsor an ACPS Student or Family
Each year this program ensures that students who would otherwise not receive gifts have a wonderful holiday season. Sign up to sponsor a student and help spread holiday cheer.
Will You Be the One to Change a Life?
As we prepare to break for the Thanksgiving holiday, here are words of thanks and gratitude from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. to each and every one of you — our families, our community members, our partners in the City of Alexandria and our community organizations. In order for our students to succeed, it takes each and every one of us. Thank you!
Our Heroes: A Tribute to Our Veterans
In honor of Veterans Day, we asked students at the Patrick Henry School Veterans Day assembly to describe a military hero. Read what they had to say and enjoy highlights from last Friday’s assemblies in our schools.
ACPS Sees More Schools Fully Accredited
Fourteen schools within ACPS are anticipated to be fully accredited for the 2018-19 school year — two more than last year, with William Ramsay Elementary School and Francis C. Hammond Middle School both attaining full accreditation status this year.
Have Your Say About the 2019-20 Academic Calendar
Join the Academic Calendar Committee and collaborate in the development of the 2019-20 academic calendar.
More Fresh Fruit, Veggies and Healthy Meal Options in Our Schools
We surveyed students about their school dining experience and, incorporating their feedback, we’re bringing more fresh fruit and vegetables, high-quality proteins and broader selections of healthy food options to our schools.
Be a Fly on the Wall in a Kindergarten Classroom on the First Day of School
Do you remember your first day of school? You won’t want to miss these ACPS kindergarteners as they experience their very first day in the classroom.
Gearing up for Back-to-School Night!
Back-to-School Night is coming right up. View the list of Back-to-School Nights by school and get tips for how to make the most of them.
The Highs and Lows of Opening Our Schools
The start of the school year is a time of great learning for all, including ACPS.
Students to Get More Recess Time this School Year
Elementary students will get more recess time this school year thanks to student wellness policy changes approved by the School Board last June. In addition, the policy now also includes weather-related guidelines for when to hold recess and other student activities outdoors.
Welcome Back! Enjoy Highlights from #ACPSFirstDay!
The first day of the 2018-19 school year saw smiling students, excited teachers, happy parents and a new school. Enjoy!
Free and Reduced School Lunch Qualifications and Meal Payment Policy
Get current information about applying for free and reduced-price meals for the new school year, payment for meals when there are insufficient funds on a student’s account, and about free breakfast this year at certain schools.
Enjoy These Highlights from 2017-18
For the last weekly edition of ACPS Express until late-August, we’re celebrating the amazing accomplishments of our students and staff throughout the division for awards they’ve won and recognition they’ve received over the past year, along with highlights of good news we’ve shared along the way. Enjoy!
Budding Artists Show Off their Masterpieces in Gallery Walks
Students were honored at an art showcase reception on Thursday night to celebrate the installation of their artwork in the School Board meeting room. Watch a video with highlights from the event and learn about the 160 additional student art pieces celebrated in Alexandria this month.