On Friday night, ACPS inducted five athletes into the Hall of Fame, honored 1971 State Championship Coaches Boone, Yoast and Furman, and honored the first Alexandrian and T.C. graduate to be killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Many others came out to watch “Remember the Titans” with the stars.
Monthly Archives: February 2016
T.C. Williams High School Announces New Head Football Coach
T.C. Williams High School has announced the appointment of a new head football coach. James Longerbeam will start as Head Coach at T.C. Williams on February 16.
Congratulations to Three Teachers Who Received the Profession’s Highest Accomplishment
Congratulations to three ACPS teachers who have received or renewed their National Board Certification – the teaching profession’s highest mark of accomplishment.
Summer School and Enrichment Programs Announced
See an overview of all the ACPS summer school and enrichment programs that will be offered for students from kindergarten through high school on campuses throughout the city.
National History Day Comes Alive as Students Share About Exploration, Encounter and Exchange
Students at George Washington Middle School shared their research and interpretation of a significant topic in history during the National History Day competition.
ACPS 2015-16 Annual Budget Receives Two Prestigious Awards
ACPS receives two distinguished awards for the 2015-16 budget reflecting the dedication of our Financial Services staff on behalf of our school system and their exceptional commitment to outstanding financial management.
School Board Adjusts Redistricting Process but Holds Firm on Implementation Date
On Thursday, the Alexandria City School Board voted to extend the redistricting process into the fall of 2016. While the adjusted timeline alters the schedule for decision points in the process, it does not change the final implementation date for new boundaries. Read a full outline of the adjusted timeline.
School Board Approves Architect for Patrick Henry Project
Alexandria City School Board has approved the selection of Moseley Architects to design the new Patrick Henry school and recreation center.
School Counselor Spotlight in Honor of National Counseling Week: Bernadette Brown
In celebration of National Counseling Week, ACPS is shining the spotlight on Bernadette Brown, a seventh-grade counselor at George Washington Middle School.
Hammond Students’ Powerful Lessons from Holocaust Survivor
Francis C. Hammond Middle School students meet Holocaust survivor Irene Weiss to learn about her family’s experiences first hand – a truly powerful history lesson.
Alexandria City Public Schools Named as Seventh Best School Division in Virginia
Alexandria City Public Schools has been named as the seventh best school division in Virginia, according to a rankings website that rates school systems based on teaching statistics and feedback from students and parents.
Watch the Social Media Presentation for Parents
The parent and student presentation of last weekend’s social media event with West Coast expert Josh Ochs is now available to be viewed online.