Each year this program ensures that students who would otherwise not receive gifts have a wonderful holiday season. Sign up to sponsor a student and help spread holiday cheer.
Give Generously This Holiday Season — Sponsor an ACPS Student or Family
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Will You Be the One to Change a Life?
As we prepare to break for the Thanksgiving holiday, here are words of thanks and gratitude from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. to each and every one of you — our families, our community members, our partners in the City of Alexandria and our community organizations. In order for our students to succeed, it takes each and every one of us. Thank you!
Hear From Our Students About Why We Vote
What do you get when you ask Jefferson Houston PreK-8 School students their perspectives on voting and election day? We sat down on Halloween to ask Black Panther, Flash and Belle from Beauty and the Beast their thoughts on the topic of the week.
ACPS Sees More Schools Fully Accredited
Fourteen schools within ACPS are anticipated to be fully accredited for the 2018-19 school year — two more than last year, with William Ramsay Elementary School and Francis C. Hammond Middle School both attaining full accreditation status this year.
Have Your Say About the 2019-20 Academic Calendar
Join the Academic Calendar Committee and collaborate in the development of the 2019-20 academic calendar.
Be a Fly on the Wall in a Kindergarten Classroom on the First Day of School
Do you remember your first day of school? You won’t want to miss these ACPS kindergarteners as they experience their very first day in the classroom.
Gearing up for Back-to-School Night!
Back-to-School Night is coming right up. View the list of Back-to-School Nights by school and get tips for how to make the most of them.
The Highs and Lows of Opening Our Schools
The start of the school year is a time of great learning for all, including ACPS.
Students to Get More Recess Time this School Year
Elementary students will get more recess time this school year thanks to student wellness policy changes approved by the School Board last June. In addition, the policy now also includes weather-related guidelines for when to hold recess and other student activities outdoors.
Welcome Back! Enjoy Highlights from #ACPSFirstDay!
The first day of the 2018-19 school year saw smiling students, excited teachers, happy parents and a new school. Enjoy!
ACPS Receives STEM Grant to Boost Student Civic Engagement
A grant of almost $330,000 will help middle school teachers bring real-world, hands-on science and technology learning into their classrooms and the community.
Free and Reduced School Lunch Qualifications and Meal Payment Policy
Get current information about applying for free and reduced-price meals for the new school year, payment for meals when there are insufficient funds on a student’s account, and about free breakfast this year at certain schools.
Enjoy These Highlights from 2017-18
For the last weekly edition of ACPS Express until late-August, we’re celebrating the amazing accomplishments of our students and staff throughout the division for awards they’ve won and recognition they’ve received over the past year, along with highlights of good news we’ve shared along the way. Enjoy!
Budding Artists Show Off their Masterpieces in Gallery Walks
Students were honored at an art showcase reception on Thursday night to celebrate the installation of their artwork in the School Board meeting room. Watch a video with highlights from the event and learn about the 160 additional student art pieces celebrated in Alexandria this month.
Free Meals Available for All Children This Summer
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.