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!
Today is the Day! Enjoy Our Countdown to the First Day of School
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Be Aware of Changes to Emergency Procedures this School Year
Learn about changes in the procedures and communications for major emergencies.
Seven Things to Do for a Strong Start to the School Year
The first day of school is Tuesday, September 5 for all schools following a traditional academic calendar. Commit to an awesome year!
Got a Student Heading Back to School? Don’t Miss Our Back-to-School Guide
Visit our online Back-to-School Guide to get information you need about meals, prices and menus, transportation, school supplies and more.
Young Scholars Head Outdoors to Broaden Their Minds
This summer, students in the Young Scholars program, designed for embarked on a series of outdoors adventures as part of their exploration of “systems.” The Young Scholars program serves talented students who excel in creative and out-of-the box thinking and are sometimes underrepresented in talented and gifted programs.
Save the Date for Your School’s Back-to-School Night
Mark your calendar and make a date to meet teachers and administrators at your school’s Back-to-School Night. Access school supply lists and don’t miss out on Virginia’s tax holiday!
Keep Your Child Reading this Summer!
Summer reading is important for helping students to maintain and advance their reading skills and succeed in school. Learn about summer reading programs, including the mandatory summer reading project for rising and current middle school students.
Discover (Mostly) Free and Fun Summer Educational Activities Around Alexandria
Enjoy these fun and mostly free ways to keep the learning alive this summer.
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.
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.
T.C. Crew Brings Home Silver Medals from Canada
The T.C. Williams High School crew team brought home two silver medals from Canada last weekend and became the first women’s boat at T.C. Williams ever to medal at all four championship regattas in sculling,
ACPS Staff Celebrated in 40 Under 40 Awards
Congratulations to ACPS employees Peter Balas and Andrew Watson for being named among the rising stars of Alexandria.
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