Last Thursday, the School Board celebrated the outstanding individual, group, organization and business volunteers for the important roles they play in supporting our students and schools.
Category: Awards
T.C. Williams Physics Teacher Named ACPS Teacher of the Year
Nominated by her students, National Board Certified Teacher Laura Simons was also our nominee for The Washington Post Outstanding Teacher of the Year.
George Washington Middle School’s Jesse Mazur Named Principal of the Year
Jesse Mazur has been named ACPS Principal of the Year and a finalist for The Washington Post’s 2018 Principal of the Year. Learn why and see highlights from the surprise announcement.
Why We Teach: Share the Passion of Our Teacher of the Year Nominees
Hear from each of the teachers nominated for the ACPS Teacher of the Year Award why they teach, in their own words.
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.
Nominate Outstanding Specialized Instruction Educators for Anne Lipnick Award
If you know an ACPS staff member who has made a significant difference in the education of a child receiving special education services, nominate them for one of three Anne Lipnick Awards for Specialized Instruction.
Bringing History to Life Through National History Day
More than 1,200 students from Francis C. Hammond and George Washington middle schools recently participated in the National History Day Contest. The top two winners from each category head to the Division V regional competition on March 3.
Help Us Celebrate Principals Appreciation Week
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has designated January 22 – 26 as School Principal Appreciation Week. Learn about fun ways to show your appreciation to your school principal this week.
T.C. Williams Junior Receives Outstanding STEM Award
T.C. Williams junior Ana Humphrey was recognized by the Science Museum of Virginia, in partnership with the Governor, with an Outstanding STEM award for using STEM to make the world a better place.
T.C. Williams Titan Awarded VSBA Exhibitors Scholarship
T.C. Williams High School senior Jay Falk has been awarded a 2017 Virginia School Boards Association Exhibitors Scholarship.
T.C. Students Develop App to Help Teens Cope with Anxiety
Four T.C. Williams students have developed an app to help fellow teens cope with anxiety and won the opportunity to present it at a national conference.
Nominate a Teacher for the 2018 Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 Teacher of the Year Award. Details of the nomination process, instructions and required materials are listed here to help you make your nominations. Nominate a teacher today!
T.C. Williams Green Team Finalists in National Competition
Two T.C. Williams students are among the top 16 teams in the U.S. competing in the 2017 Project Green Challenge this week.
Light Fixture and Bulb Swap Reduces Power Consumption by 74 Percent
ACPS is committed to sustainable environmental practices and we have expanded our efforts to implement energy efficiency initiatives that will have a positive impact on our environment.