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.
ACPS Affirms its Commitment to Welcome All Students
Category: Polk
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.
Welcome New Kindergartners!
Enjoy these highlights of rising kindergarten students as they get a taste of school at ACPS during our week-long kindergarten preparation program.
Young Scholars Head Outdoors to Broaden Their Minds
This summer, students in the Young Scholars program, designed for embarked on a series of outdoors adventures as part of their exploration of “systems.” The Young Scholars program serves talented students who excel in creative and out-of-the box thinking and are sometimes underrepresented in talented and gifted programs.
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.
Celebrating Student Art with New Installation in School Board Meeting Room
New ACPS student artwork is on display in the School Board Meeting room at Central Office. Learn about the works and how they were selected.
Sign Up for K-12 Summer Learning Programs Today
Before school lets out for the summer, be sure to check out learning opportunities throughout the summer for students of all ages.
ACPS Launches Elementary School Swim Skills Pilot Program
ACPS, in cooperation with the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, is launching a swim safety pilot program as part of the physical education curriculum at James K. Polk Elementary School.
Wear Orange on June 2 to Show Support for Anti-Violence Efforts
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.