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.
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.
Both the King Street and Minnie Howard campuses of T.C. Williams High School will be undergoing a reorganization of the administrative structure that will go into effect in the new school year.
It’s that time of year when we express our thanks and gratitude to the teachers and staff. See how some of our schools celebrated last week and get ideas for how you can celebration teachers and staff this week, as part of National Teacher Appreciation Week.
Let your voice be heard—take the ACPS survey today. Time is running out to give feedback to ACPS. Don’t miss out!
Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley has appointed Peter Balas as the new Principal of T.C. Williams High School, citing proven strong leadership skills and academic experience as the reason for the choice. Balas has spent the last 15 years of his career with ACPS, including five years as an administrator at T.C. Williams.
ACPS celebrates our school social workers who play a critical role in ensuring that every student succeeds.
Minnie Howard student Savannah Keough has been named the artist for this year’s Alexandria Earth Day. Savannah’s artwork will be on this year’s Earth Day T-shirts, posters and flyers in time for Earth Day on April 29.
See how schools throughout ACPS are celebrating Black History Month through art, music and writing and with special guests.
The new electronic course selection process for the 2017-18 school year is under way for students currently in grades 6 through 11, and for some students in grade 5 at a few pilot elementary schools. Learn more, attend an academic fair and access the 2017-18 Program of Studies online.
The Alexandria City School Board has approved the Educational Specifications that will be used as a template when looking at future construction work around high school buildings. Also, learn how to join us for the first meeting in the next stage of the work around the Long Range Educational Facilities Plan.
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe has designated January 22 – 28 as School Principal Appreciation Week. Learn about fun ways to show your appreciation to your school principal this week.
What does the statement, “Clean water starts with YOU!” mean to you? Submit your visual representation of the theme in the Earth Day Artwork Contest.
Are you set up to receive email and text messages from ACPS in case of winter weather schedule changes? Learn the best ways to stay informed and get connected.
Are you a science, technology, engineering or math geek? If so, we want to hear from you. ACPS is seeking judges for upcoming ACPS secondary-level school science fair.