This month marks the one-year anniversary of the start of construction of the Patrick Henry school and recreation center. Get an inside look at the construction site and building through a fun and fast-paced video tour and learn about major work that will take place this summer. Watch out for that mud!
This summer, free meals will be available to all Alexandria residents 18 years and younger at 31 sites throughout ACPS and the City of Alexandria. Find out where and spread the word.
Hear from each of the teachers nominated for the ACPS Teacher of the Year Award why they teach, in their own words.
Meet the final group of exceptional teachers nominated for The Washington Post Outstanding Teacher Award. The overall Washington Post winner and the ACPS winner will be announced next week.
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.