Meet the second half of the teachers nominated for The Washington Post Teacher of the Year Award. Stay tuned for the announcement of the overall ACPS winner to be announced in April.
Category: Jefferson-Houston
Four Reflections Winners Move on to Compete at State Level
Four ACPS students advance to the the state level in the PTA Reflections art contest.
School Counselor Spotlight in Honor of National Counseling Week: Susan Russo
In celebration of National Counseling Week, ACPS is shining a spotlight on Susan Russo, school counselor at Jefferson-Houston School.
Help Us Celebrate School Principals Appreciation Week
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.
Call For Artists to Participate in Earth Day Art Work Competition
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.
A Reminder How to Stay Informed During Winter Weather Emergencies
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.
Do You Know How to Stay Informed During Winter Weather Emergencies?
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.
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!
ACPS and Alexandria Firefighters and Sheriff’s Office Launch ‘Community Heroes Read Across Alexandria’
ACPS launches “Community Heroes Read Across Alexandria,” a new three-year initiative that brings community heroes from the Alexandria Fire Department, the Black Fire Service Professionals of Alexandria and the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office into classrooms to help support and celebrate student literacy and learning.
ACPS Schools Recognize Veterans Day Through Reflective, Educational Activities
In honor of Veterans Day, ACPS held special activities in our schools to recognize and honor veterans of the U.S. military.
ACPS School Nurse Named Virginia School Nurse of the Year
James K. Polk Elementary School’s Stefani Lailari has been named Virginia Nurse of the Year.
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.
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.