This summer more than 200 students from George Washington Middle School, Hammond Middle School and Jefferson-Houston K-8 School participated in an enrichment program designed to help students enhance their skills in reading, writing, mathematics and social studies. The program was focused around the theme of service learning.
Mark your calendar and make a date to meet teachers and administrators at your school’s Back-to-School Night. Access school supply lists and don’t miss out on Virginia’s tax holiday!
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.
Enjoy these fun and mostly free ways to keep the learning alive this summer.
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.
Alexandria Smith, a rising seventh-grade student at George Washington Middle School has won the top prize in the State for her History Day Presentation.
ACPS is proud to have two homegrown students serve as the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for T.C. Williams High School’s graduating class of 2017. Congratulations to Valedictorian Emily Ann Kiernan and Salutatorian John Asher Elkins.
Before school lets out for the summer, be sure to check out learning opportunities throughout the summer for students of all ages.
Schools across the division have been celebrating a host of musical awards and achievements as they head into summer.
A team of students from Douglas MacArthur Elementary School has been named World Champions after winning first place in the 2017 Odyssey of the Mind World Finals at Michigan State University over the weekend.
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.
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.
Let your voice be heard—take the ACPS survey today. Time is running out to give feedback to ACPS. Don’t miss out!
Two sets of siblings power the teams from Douglas MacArthur and George Washington Middle School that are headed for the World Finals in the Odyssey of the Mind competition, a first for ACPS.
ACPS announces five winners of the Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award for their valuable contributions to our schools.