The Alexandria City School Board voted to endorse a one high school model for Alexandria on Thursday evening — keeping T.C. Williams High School at the heart of Alexandria’s education system.
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ACPS to Open Four More After-school Learning Clubs
It’s been two years since ACPS was awarded a grant to set up an after-school club for students who need a little extra support. Thanks to additional federal funding, we are expanding on its success!
Mount Vernon Play Garden Now Open!
It’s been eight years in the making but Mount Vernon Community School now has a play garden to be proud of.
Schools and City Agencies Partner in Unified Planning for 2025
Multiple city-wide organizations involved in supporting children and families have announced they will be partnering in the city’s first unified five-year planning process for Alexandria.
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Program Expands to Patrick Henry
The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra (ASO) will expand its ASO Sympatico program to Patrick Henry K-8 School beginning in September.
ACPS Sees Math Progress While Work Remains
ACPS now has a higher percentage of students testing proficient in Math than in previous years, according to the Standards of Learning (SOL) results released today by the Virginia Department of Education.
Scholarship Fund Awards Record $460,000 in College Scholarships to T.C. Williams Seniors
The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria has awarded a record amount in scholarships this year to support our students as they head to college.
Student-Focused Budget Passed for Next School Year
This week, the School Board unanimously approved their Final Operating Budget for the next school year. But what does it mean for your child?
Julius Campbell Among Ten to be Honored in Athletic Hall of Fame
Julius Campbell, a key member of the 1971 Virginia High School League State Championship team whose win and collaboration inspired Disney to immortalize Alexandria’s story of desegregation, has been nominated as one of ten star athletes, coaches and a team for the next ACPS Athletic Hall of Fame.
T.C. Williams Remembers One of Its Greatest Titans
Iconic Remember the Titans Coach Bill Yoast, who helped transform race relations in Alexandria in the 1970s, has died.
Superintendent Hires Acting CFO into Permanent Role
Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. has appointed Dominic B. Turner as Chief Financial Officer for Alexandria City Public Schools.
T.C. Williams College and Career Wing Renamed in Honor of Jack Taylor
The College and Career Wing at T.C. Williams High School has been updated and renamed the Jack Taylor College and Career Wing, in honor of 25 years of generous donations to help T.C. Williams students pay for college. Watch highlights from the dedication ceremony.
Superintendent Appoints Chief Human Resources Officer
Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. has appointed Dr. Stephen M. Wilkins as Chief Human Resources Officer.
Amazon Helps Establish Robotics Programs at Six ACPS Schools
Amazon has donated robotics equipment to six elementary schools in ACPS by way of a demonstration of its commitment to Alexandria ahead of the arrival of its new H2 headquarters.
Teacher Who Helped Open ACPS’ Newest School Named Teacher of the Year
April Rodgers, physical education teacher and founding staff member at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School, has been recognized for her powerful commitment to teaching life skills in her physical education classes and for her key contributions in opening Alexandria’s newest school last fall.