This summer, free meals will be available to all Alexandria residents 18 years and younger at 31 sites throughout ACPS and the City of Alexandria. Find out where and spread the word.
Category: Alexandria City High School
New Vision for T.C. Athletics and Activities
With a director and two new assistant directors positions – one focused on the daily operation of student athletics and one focused on strategic outreach – the enhanced leadership team will grow opportunities in line with the strategic goals of the high school and the school division, creating ongoing partnerships and increased opportunities for athletic and extracurricular activities.
School Climate Specialist Named Champion of Children
ACPS School Climate Specialist Gregory Baldwin will be recognized as a Champion of Children in the annual Children, Youth and Families Collaborative Commission Champions of Children Awards.
Celebrating Hands-On Learning Through Community Service
Join us to celebrate a year of student service learning on Wednesday, June 6 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the George Washington Middle School library. Learn how students tackled real-world issues, learned academic and civic skills and connected with their community.
T.C. Williams Students Excel in Civics and Science
Congratulations to T.C. Williams junior Ana Humphrey, who won Best in Category at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and to junior Aidan White, who took first place in his category at states in the National History Day competition and heads to nationals next week.
Help Honor Our Awesome Staff by Launching a Scholarship in their Name
Each spring, the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria teams up with families and community members to host parties as a way of honoring exemplary ACPS staff and raising scholarship funds. View the list of parties and buy tickets or make a donation online to help meet the $3,000 threshold for a scholarship in an honoree’s name.
Early Identification Program Changes the Course of the Lives of First Generation College Students
Last week, class of 2018 Titans Ceairah Britt, Veronica Buabeng, Jose Castanaza, Tijea Cook and Janaka Miles graduated from George Mason University’s Early Identification Program (EIP) through a partnership with ACPS.
Summer School Registration for High School Students Starts Today
Keep the learning alive this summer with on-campus courses, online courses and the AP Boot Camp
New Poet Laureates Celebrated for Their Way with Words
This year, our annual poetry contest expanded to include our secondary schools. Thanks to a tie at the elementary level and the inclusion of secondary students in the contest for the first time, we now have three new ACPS poet laureates!
SOLs Begin This Week: View the Schedule and Get Tips for Readying Mind and Body
Learn how we’ve been getting your child ready for the SOLs and how you can help. View the testing schedule and learn about regulations concerning electronic devices during testing.
Scholarship Fund Gala Helps College Dreams Come True
More than half of the 2018 scholarship recipients at the 32nd Annual Spring Benefit Gala are the first in their family to go to college. Watch video and view pictures from the community event.
Titan Overcomes Childhood Challenges and Becomes Top Scholarship Recipient
T.C. Williams senior Anya Faruki shares the story of how a difficult and painful childhood set her on a course to success.
Many Thanks to the Outstanding Volunteers Who Support Our Schools
Last Thursday, the School Board celebrated the outstanding individual, group, organization and business volunteers for the important roles they play in supporting our students and schools.
Support Our Schools Through Spring2ACTion on April 25
Set a reminder to participate in Spring2ACTion this Wednesday and support our students, our schools and the organizations that support them. View the list and donate online today.
T.C. Williams Physics Teacher Named ACPS Teacher of the Year
Nominated by her students, National Board Certified Teacher Laura Simons was also our nominee for The Washington Post Outstanding Teacher of the Year.