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.
Call For Artists to Participate in Earth Day Art Work Competition
Category: Polk
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 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.
School Board Approves Schematic Design for Patrick Henry Project
The Patrick Henry Project moved a step closer on Thursday when the School Board voted to approve the schematic design for the new Patrick Henry School and Recreation Center. View images of the design.
Schools Raise Thousands Through Spring2ACTion
School PTAs, community members and groups across Alexandria City Public Schools participated in Spring2ACTion on Wednesday, April 20. The result: more than $953,000 to upgrade technology, fund field trips and special programs, build library resources and renovate classrooms and playgrounds. Here is a snapshot of the results.
Meet the Teachers Nominated for The Washington Post Outstanding Teacher Award
Meet the next round teachers nominated for The Washington Post Outstanding Teacher Award. We will be introducing each school’s nominee over the next several weeks in the run up to the announcement of the overall ACPS winner.
Students Walk for Fun on International Walk-to-School Day
Students got off the buses early and walked the last half mile to school — just one of many ways to stay healthy and keep active as part of Walk-to-School Day. View photos here.