With the upcoming cold weather, we would like to remind you how to stay informed about school closings or delayed openings.
WEATHER REMINDER: How to Stay Informed During Winter Weather Emergencies
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Celebrate the Top ACPS Moments of 2018 With Us
Graduating our largest class yet, welcoming (back) a new superintendent, opening two new schools … these are just a few of the things that ACPS is celebrating as we close out 2018 and ring in the new year!
Happy New Year from the Superintendent
Celebrate the New Year with a message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr.
We Asked You to Give Generously and You Did — Thank you!
This holiday season, ACPS asked our community to come together and give generously to support our families who are struggling. Because of your generosity, we were able to brighten the holidays of 165 students and families. Please take a moment to enjoy our thank you.
ACPS Launches Award for Staff Who Help Our Division Run Smoothly
A brand new support staff recognition program honors exemplary support staff alongside exceptional teachers and principals. Learn how to nominate staff members who exemplify excellence in their work.
Fun Ways to Spend Your Winter Break
Toy-making, Waterskiing Santa, a fantastical holiday and train display made of plant materials — these are just a few of the must-see items to add to your winter break punch list.
Learning Life Lessons Through Chess
Strategy, leadership, self-control, empathy, patience and consequences — these are just a few of the things students are learning through the game of chess after school in the LINK Club.
Give Generously This Holiday Season — Sponsor an ACPS Student or Family
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.
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!
Field Trips and Instrument Rentals Can Now Be Paid for Online
ACPS is now offering a new program at T.C. Williams, Hammond and Tucker that will enable families to make online payments for student fees such as instrument rentals, field trips, athletic fees, activities fees and more. The program will be rolled out to additional schools through December.
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.
All Elementary Students Get New Reading Content Aligned with State Standards
The new reading materials include more than 70,000 books, resources and other materials that are globally focused, culturally sensitive and suited to the needs of our diverse student population.
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.
ACPS Celebrates the Constitution
Students from Mount Vernon Community School, Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy, Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School and T.C. Williams High School, along with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr., celebrated Constitution Week at City Hall last Monday. Enjoy these highlights!
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.