October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. Be aware and take a stand against bullying.
ACPS Marks National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
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Help ACPS Meet the Needs of Our Families
Bring new or gently used backpacks, coats, jackets, hats and gloves to the ACPS Transportation Department on Saturday, October 14 to be donated to families in need. Non-perishable food items are also being collected.
Apply for the New West End Elementary School Naming Committee
Time is running out to apply to join the committee that will recommend names for the new West End Elementary School. Apply today!
New Emergency Response Procedures Training for School and Central Office Staff
As we enter the next phase in the implementation of new emergency response procedures and language, some school and central office staff will be participating in training this month.
Join Us on Walk-to-School Day on October 4
Join us on Walk-to-School Day on October 4 and share your experience with us on Facebook and Twitter!
Reminder: No School for Students on October 9 – Professional Development Day
Although there is no school for students on October 9, our teachers will be active learning all day as they engage in professional development opportunities.
2018-19 Academic Calendar Committee Seeks New Members
Join the Academic Calendar Committee and collaborate in the development of the 2018-19 academic calendar.
ACPS Superintendent Survey Closes Today
Today is the last day to participate in the Superintendent Leadership Profile Survey. Five minutes is all it takes. Take the survey today!
Academic Progress Continues with Twelve Schools Fully Accredited for 2017-18
Thirteen schools within ACPS received state accreditation for the 2017-18 school year, with the accreditation status of schools remaining largely unchanged from the previous year.
First Superintendent Selection Community Forums Tonight
Attend one of two Superintendent Search Forums tonight at 7 p.m. at George Washington Middle School or John Adams Elementary School and let your voice be heard.
Enjoy Highlights from #ACPSFirstDay!
Families, staff and community members lit up social media as we kicked off #ACPSFirstDay. Take a look!
ACPS Affirms its Commitment to Welcome All Students
A message on inclusion from Interim Superintendent Lois F. Berlin Ed.D., School Board Chair Ramee Gentry and Members of the Alexandria City School Board.
ACPS Awarded Department of Education Grant to Support High-Need Students Outside of School
A new three-year grant from the Department of Education will enable ACPS to provide academic, social and emotional, and enrichment activities outside of school hours for high needs students in the City’s West End.
A Special Welcome from the Interim Superintendent
Interim Superintendent Lois F. Berlin has written a personal letter to welcome families at the start of the 2017-18 school year.
Today is the Day! Enjoy Our Countdown to the First Day of School
See how ACPS staff and students prepped for #ACPSFirstDay with these fun and engaging countdown videos. We know it’s going to be a great one!