The ACPS department formerly known as the Special Education Department has changed its name to the Office of Specialized Instruction, along with other changes that are being highlighted in October, which is Disability Awareness Month.
School lunch menus now include new fresh options in response to student tasting panels where students were given the opportunity to say what they liked.
It is budget season and the City of Alexandria is holding four forums to gather input on budget priorities. The City is kicking off the Fiscal Year 2017 budget process with a series of community meetings starting Oct. 15 where it wants to hear from Alexandria residents.
Students got off the buses early and walked the last half mile to school — just one of many ways to stay healthy and keep active as part of Walk-to-School Day. View photos here.
Twelve T.C. Williams High School seniors have been selected for the final round of the Posse Foundation’s Posse Scholarship — an award given to public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential.
Do you know an exemplary math or science teacher? Nominate them for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching today. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to honor outstanding K-6th grade teachers.
Bad weather sparked a series of small emergencies across Alexandria City Public Schools this week. After-school activity changes and cancellations were sent out through the emergency notifications list. Please make sure you have signed up to receive all emergency communications.
Members of the Patrick Henry community were introduced to the Project Manager, given an update on the project and engaged in a Q&A session. ACPS also livestreamed the event for the first time using Periscope. Did you miss it? We have the updates for you here.
Francis C. Hammond Middle School has opened the first International Academy for middle school students in the D.C. metro area.
The ACPS Redistricting Process continues to move forward with selection of the Redistricting Review Committee. Read about the most recent updates.