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Nominate a Teacher for the 2017 Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 Teacher of the Year Award. Details of the nomination process, instructions and required materials are listed here to help you with making your nominations. Nominate a teacher today!
Mount Vernon Launches Bicycling in the Schools Program
Mount Vernon Community School has launched a program that puts kids on bikes to learn safety and bicycling skills.
Meet Your School’s Public Relations Liaison
Meet the new Public Relations Liaison for your child’s school. Stay on top of all the happenings at your school via your school’s social media.
ACPS Marks National Bullying Prevention Month
ACPS is raising awareness about bullying and is committed to bringing an end to bullying in our school division. Throughout the month of October, staff at every school are engaging students in activities that educate, inform and empower students to recognize and respond appropriately to bullying behavior.
ACPS Celebrates the U.S. Constitution at City Hall
Students from Mt. Vernon Community School, Jefferson-Houston School, Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School and Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy joined Superintendent Alivn L. Crawley and School Board Chair Karen Graf in celebrating the U.S. Constitution.
Recap the 2015-16 School Year in Video
As you head into summer break, take a look back at some of the highlights of the ACPS year in video.
Schools Celebrate Spring with Strawberries and Greens from School Gardens
Students at Charles Barrett, Jefferson-Houston, Lyles-Crouch, MacArthur, George Mason Elementary School, Maury and Mount Vernon enjoyed strawberries and greens grown in their own school gardens in celebration of Strawberries and Greens Day.
Watch a Video of Mount Vernon’s Tree Planting Day
Mayor Silberberg, along with Dominion Power, helped Mount Vernon Community School principal Peter Balas educate his students about the value of looking after the environment. Watch a video of the tree planting at the school.
Schools Raise Thousands Through Spring2ACTion
School PTAs, community members and groups across Alexandria City Public Schools participated in Spring2ACTion on Wednesday, April 20. The result: more than $953,000 to upgrade technology, fund field trips and special programs, build library resources and renovate classrooms and playgrounds. Here is a snapshot of the results.
School Board to Recognize Outstanding ACPS Volunteers
ACPS announces five winners of the Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award for their valuable contributions to our schools.
Mount Vernon Community School Classrooms Receive Surprise Make-over
Three classrooms at Mount Vernon Community School were given a surprise make-over by staff from the National Education Association.
Meet the Teachers Nominated for The Washington Post Outstanding Teacher Award
Meet the next round teachers nominated for The Washington Post Outstanding Teacher Award. We will be introducing each school’s nominee over the next several weeks in the run up to the announcement of the overall ACPS winner.
Students Walk for Fun on International Walk-to-School Day
Students got off the buses early and walked the last half mile to school — just one of many ways to stay healthy and keep active as part of Walk-to-School Day. View photos here.
Back-to-School Nights Offer a Chance for Parents to Meet, Greet and Learn
Schools across ACPS are opening their doors to parents so they can see inside classrooms and meet teachers. #ACPSbtsn