Consistent school attendance is a key component in student success. Learn about the impact of inconsistent school attendance and what you can do to avoid it. Watch the video!
September is National Attendance Awareness Month!
Category: ACPS 2020
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!
T.C. Williams Increases Both Performance and Participation in AP Exams
ACPS has increased both participation and performance in Advanced Placement (AP) exams this year, including seeing the highest number of top scores of 5 since 2005.
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.
ACPS SOL Results Remain Consistent with Recent Gains
Standards of Learning (SOL) results released by the state on Tuesday show that scores for Alexandria City Public Schools remain consistent with recent years and that ACPS is on track to become a high-performing school division by 2020.
Governor Honors ACPS Elementary Schools with Academic Achievement Awards
Charles Barrett Elementary School and Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy were recognized by Governor Terry McAuliffe and the state Board of Education for having earned Virginia Index of Performance awards for advanced learning and achievement.
T.C. Rising Senior Named Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year
T.C. Williams rising senior Claire Constant has been selected from among all women soccer players in Virginia as the Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year Award.
Interim Superintendent Appoints New Director of Budget and Financial Systems
ACPS’ new budget director brings a wealth experience in government budgets and has a proven record of increasing resource efficiency and implementing new initiatives.
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.
New Meal Prices for the New School Year
Learn about new prices for school breakfasts and lunches for the 2017-18 school year and how to apply for free and reduced meals.
This Week, We Say a Very Fond Farewell to Superintendent Crawley
Students and staff wish Dr. Crawley the best in a moving tribute and he prepares to launch the next stage of his career at George Mason University.
Many Thanks to Our Community Partners
Celebrating the many, many community partners who provide incredible support, resources and opportunities to ACPS students, families and staff that help ensure that Every Student Succeeds
T.C. Sophomore Named Runner Up at Stockholm International Science Competition
Ana Humphrey, a sophomore at T. C. Williams High School has been named a runner up for the grand prize at the 2017 U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize, the most prestigious youth awards for water-related science projects. See her explain her the app she designed.
Community Gathers to Break Ground for New Patrick Henry School and Rec Center
Community members, school staff and students gathered on the site of the new Patrick Henry School and Recreation Center to help shovel the first dirt as part of the groundbreaking ceremony.