Hear from each of the teachers nominated for the ACPS Teacher of the Year Award why they teach, in their own words.
Why We Teach: Share the Passion of Our Teacher of the Year Nominees
Category: Alexandria City High School
T.C. Williams Track Coach is 2018 Winter All-Met Coach of the Year
Homegrown Titan and 1974 T.C. graduate Michael Hughes returned to his alma mater 25 years ago as the head track coach. He has just been named 2018 Winter All-Met Coach of the Year for Boys Indoor Track and Field by The Washington Post.
Celebrating More Terrific Teachers of the Year
Meet more exceptional teachers nominated for the Washington Post Outstanding Teacher Award. The overall Washington Post winner and the ACPS winner will be announced later this month.
The Right Time to Highlight the Role of Social Workers in Schools
ACPS celebrates the unique contribution that our school social workers make in the lives of our students and families. Please take a moment to celebrate your school social worker and learn about how they are helping to meet the needs of our students and families.
Two T.C. Williams Students Advance to State Science Fair
T.C. Williams’ juniors Ana Humphrey and Leslie Lytle will compete in the Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair in Roanoke in April after advancing from the Northern Virginia Regional Science Fair last week. Four middle school students have been nominated to compete in the premier science and engineering competition for middle school students.
Could You Do it? As T.C. Williams Names a National Merit Scholarship Finalist, Find Out if You Have What it Takes
T.C. Williams High School senior Madeline Waldhoff is now a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship program.
Integrating More Movement into the Classroom
ACPS’ efforts to incorporate more physical activity into our students’ school day just got a giant boost, thanks to grants totaling more than $35,000 from Running Brooke’s Move2Learn program.
Get Inspiration from the Two Reflections Winners Headed to States
Congratulations to Adelaide Flint and Peyton Marcy, who will head to the state level of the National PTA Reflections Art, and the many other students who competed in the Northern Virginia district level contest.
Free Film Screening and Discussion for Day of Remembrance
Enjoy an afternoon of learning, compliments of the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History. On February 18 the museum will host a free screening of the film “Never Give Up! Minoru Yasui and the Fight For Justice,” in conjunction with the museum’s exhibition, “Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II,” in observance of the Day of Remembrance.
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Sign Up for Summer School and Summer Enrichment Programs
See an overview of all the ACPS summer school and enrichment programs that will be offered for students from kindergarten through high school on campuses throughout the city.
Celebrating the Vital Role that School Counselors Play in Student Success
Our school counselors help students focus on academic, career and social and emotional development so they not only succeed in school but are prepared to be self-directed, responsible decision-makers and lead fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.
T.C.’s Scholastic Bowl Team Heads to the Super-Regional Competition
On the heels of a pre-recorded appearance on “It’s Academic” over the weekend, the T.C. Scholastic Bowl team heads to the Super-Regionals on Saturday.
Choose from Close to 400 Secondary Courses for the 2018-19 School Year
Next year, ACPS will be offering close to 400 face-to-face and online course for students in grades six through twelve. What’s new? We will be launching MYCAP (Making Your Career and Academic Plan) to ensure our students are ready for life after graduation.
Titans Involved in After-School Activities Get Free Dinner at T.C.
Between 200 – 300 students enjoy a free dinner after school three days a week thanks to the new Dinner Club that launched on Jan. 9
New Superintendent Connects with Community During Weekend Visit
Incoming Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. had an engaging weekend with parents, community members, City Council, school board members, and more. View a video of him describing the weekend and why he is so thrilled to be returning to Alexandria and ACPS. He starts on July 1.