Meet the next round teachers nominated for The Washington Post Outstanding Teacher Award. We will be introducing each school’s nominee over the next several weeks in the run up to the announcement of the overall ACPS winner.
Monthly Archives: February 2016
Celebrate Read Across America Day by Winning Books for Your Teacher
ACPS is celebrating Read Across America Day with a host of reading events and by giving away classroom supplies and books. Enter to win books for your teacher’s classroom!
Three ACPS Students Advance to State Reflections Competition
Three students have been selected to compete at the State level of the PTA Reflections contest after winning their categories in the Northern Virginia round.
Pre-Kindergarten Registration Begins March 14
ACPS offers free pre-K to some families through the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI). Find out when and how to apply.
Has Your Rising Sixth-Grader Received a Tdap Immunization?
A gentle reminder that all sixth-graders students are required by state law to have received a Tdap immunization prior to the start of school in September.
Alexandria City is Looking for New Crossing Guards
Alexandria City is looking for new crossing guards to ensure our children get to school safely.
Two Days Left to Complete the Curriculum Survey #YourVoiceCounts
Two more days left to give feedback via the ACPS Curriculum Parent Survey.
Kindergarten Registration Kicks Off March 9
Kindergarten registration for the 2016-17 school year begins with a Special 2016 Registration Kick-off Event on Wednesday, March 9, from 3 to 7 p.m. at all elementary schools.
Meet the Teachers Nominated for The Washington Post Outstanding Teacher Award
Meet the teachers nominated for The Washington Post Outstanding Teacher Award. We will be introducing them over the next six weeks in the run up to the announcement of the overall ACPS winner.
TWO Regional Championships and a US #1 in One Weekend for T.C. Williams #TitanPride
Congratulations to the T.C. Williams Girls Basketball Team, Boys Track and Field Team and the Boys 200m Relay Team for a series of impressive wins this weekend! #TitanPride
Celebrate Black History Month
This month is Black History month. ACPS schools have been celebrating in a variety of ways. This week John Adams had an electric Black History evening. Celebrate with them and watch the video!
Make Your Voice Heard #YourVoiceCounts
Your voice counts! ACPS is asking parents to complete a short survey about their child’s curriculum to help us improve how we teach our students.
Nominate a Teacher for a Specialized Instruction Award
Do you know an ACPS teacher who has gone above and beyond and made a significant difference in the education of a child with a disability? Nominate them for the Harry Burke Awards & Anne Lipnick Inclusion for All Awards.
Updated Snow Make-up Days as of Feb. 16
ACPS students have now missed seven days of school due to weather this year. The additional snow make-up dates are April 22 for all traditional calendar schools and May 13 for Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School.
Alexandria City Opens Summer Camp Registration
Alexandria City has announced its summer camp registration dates and family fun nights. Registration for summer camps will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 24 for Alexandria residents.