Join the Academic Calendar Committee and collaborate in the development of the 2018-19 academic calendar.
2018-19 Academic Calendar Committee Seeks New Members
Category: MacArthur
ACPS Superintendent Survey Closes Today
Today is the last day to participate in the Superintendent Leadership Profile Survey. Five minutes is all it takes. Take the survey today!
School Bicycling Program Expands to Six New Schools Thanks to Safe Routes to School Grant
Learn-to-ride and bicycling safety skills program is expanding to seven elementary schools this year. And, Francis C. Hammond Middle School will receive biking and walking safety skills education as part of the Safe Routes to Schools initiative.
Academic Progress Continues with Twelve Schools Fully Accredited for 2017-18
Thirteen schools within ACPS received state accreditation for the 2017-18 school year, with the accreditation status of schools remaining largely unchanged from the previous year.
First Superintendent Selection Community Forums Tonight
Attend one of two Superintendent Search Forums tonight at 7 p.m. at George Washington Middle School or John Adams Elementary School and let your voice be heard.
Enjoy Highlights from #ACPSFirstDay!
Families, staff and community members lit up social media as we kicked off #ACPSFirstDay. Take a look!
ACPS Affirms its Commitment to Welcome All Students
A message on inclusion from Interim Superintendent Lois F. Berlin Ed.D., School Board Chair Ramee Gentry and Members of the Alexandria City School Board.
A Special Welcome from the Interim Superintendent
Interim Superintendent Lois F. Berlin has written a personal letter to welcome families at the start of the 2017-18 school year.
Today is the Day! Enjoy Our Countdown to the First Day of School
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!
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.
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.