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Keep Your Child Reading this Summer!
Summer reading is important for helping students to maintain and advance their reading skills and succeed in school. Learn about summer reading programs, including the mandatory summer reading project for rising and current middle school students.
Discover (Mostly) Free and Fun Summer Educational Activities Around Alexandria
Enjoy these fun and mostly free ways to keep the learning alive this summer.
Celebrating Student Art with New Installation in School Board Meeting Room
New ACPS student artwork is on display in the School Board Meeting room at Central Office. Learn about the works and how they were selected.
Sign Up for K-12 Summer Learning Programs Today
Before school lets out for the summer, be sure to check out learning opportunities throughout the summer for students of all ages.
Schools Hit a High Note at the End of the Year
Schools across the division have been celebrating a host of musical awards and achievements as they head into summer.
Wear Orange on June 2 to Show Support for Anti-Violence Efforts
As part of our commitment to providing a safe learning and working environment, students, educators and staff are invited to wear orange in honor of those who have lost their lives to violence.
SOLs are Underway: View Testing Schedule, See SOL Math Cup Winners, Enjoy a Little SOL Music
The SOLs are now underway. See how the staff at MacArthur are energizing their students with a fun SOL music video, see the winners of the Virginia Math SOL Cup and view the testing schedule.
D.C. United Celebrates ACPS Teacher of the Year Nominees
DC United team members host special event at Cora Kelly to celebrate ACPS Teacher of the Year nominees during Teacher Appreciation Week
Time is Running Out to Take the ACPS 2020 Survey
Let your voice be heard—take the ACPS survey today. Time is running out to give feedback to ACPS. Don’t miss out!
Francis C. Hammond Wins Virginia Breakfast Challenge
Francis C. Hammond wins the Virginia Breakfast Challenge for its incredible gains in student participation in the Breakfast in the Classroom program.
ACPS Student Scientists Win Big at Regional and State Science Fair Competitions
Fifty-three ACPS science fair projects won awards at the Northern Virginia Regional Science Fair. Three projects advanced to the state-level, where Ana Humphrey took second place in the Physics category. Two teams will advance to a national science fair for middle school students in June. See the full list of winning projects and the students behind them.
ACPS Advocates Honored by Alexandria Commission for Women
Becoming mothers to sons with Autism propelled Yolanda Carrasco and Mildred Rivera into advocacy and leadership roles as volunteers with ACPS. The pair has now been honored at the 2017 Salute to Women Awards Celebration held by the Alexandria Commission for Women.
Have an Eighth-Grader with a Curious Mind? Check out the ACPS STEM Academy!
If you have an eighth-grade student with an interest in science, technology, engineering or math, consider the ACPS STEM Academy. Applications are being accepted through Friday, March 31. Learn more about the program and apply online.
Hammond Sees Significant Positive Change After Introduction of Breakfast Program
Francis C. Hammond celebrates one year of Breakfast in the Classroom with significant gains throughout the school. The school has seen a decrease in tardiness and absenteeism along with calmer and more focused classrooms.