The Alexandria City School Board approved the FY 2017 Final Combined Funds Budget for Alexandria City Public Schools on Thursday night. Thank you to the community who came out and supported us during the process.
Monthly Archives: May 2016
ACPS Takes Precaution of Testing Drinking Water in Schools
Due to nationwide public interest in lead levels in water, ACPS made the proactive decision of testing the drinking water in all schools over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
School Board Votes on Some Redistricting Policies But Not Grandfathering
The Alexandria City School Board has voted on a series of redistricting policies that include class sizes and the designation of educational programs. Watch a video that explains the new policies and where we are in the process.
Governor Honors Two ACPS Schools with Distinguished Achievement Awards
Charles Barrett Elementary School and Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy were among 166 schools honored with the Board of Education Distinguished Achievement Award for 2016 in Governor Terry McAuliffe’s Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) program.
Wear Orange on June 2 to Show Support for Anti-Violence Efforts
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.
T.C. Williams Seniors Honored by C-SPAN for Documentary Film
Three T.C. Williams High School seniors, Jonathan Ibarra, Drew Jones and Rubaiyat Rhidoy, were recognized by C-SPAN for their documentary film, “The Cost of Justice,” which explores the failings of the for-profit prison model.
T.C. Williams Girls Soccer Makes History with Conference Championship Win
The T.C. Williams Girls Soccer team made history last weekend with a 4-1 victory in the Patriot Conference Final, their first conference championship against powerhouse Woodson High School, the only team to beat T.C. Williams in their regular season conference play.
Teachers Honored for Specialized Instruction Work at 30th Annual Awards
Teachers from T.C. Williams, Francis C. Hammond, Cora Kelly, John Adams and Matthew Maury were honored for their work with students with disabilities at a reception and awards ceremony on Thursday evening.
Take a Sneak Peek into the College Choices of Six T.C. Seniors
T.C. Williams seniors Francy Carera-Paz, Nana Adwoa Osei-Bonsu, Celeste Claudio, Chris Waddell, Brooke Teferra and Subinuer Aikebaier share their stories about their college choices and what shaped their decisions.
GW Teacher Wins Virginia Lottery’s “Super Teacher Award”
George Washington Middle School career and technical education teacher Sybil Currie-Boyd won the Virginia Lottery Super Teacher award in a surprise assembly of sixth-grade students, faculty and guests last Monday. See a video of her reaction during the surprise.
Need a Little Light Relief Before SOLs?
The SOLs are a serious business, but staff at Douglas MacArthur Elementary School helped to lighten things up for their students. Students across ACPS: get plenty of rest, a good breakfast, put on comfortable clothing, get to school on time, but more than anything, watch this video and smile!
School Board Votes to Move Ahead With Preferred Design Option for Patrick Henry Project
The Alexandria City School Board voted to move ahead with option A-1 for the design of the new school and recreation center at Patrick Henry at the School Board meeting on Thursday evening.
T.C. Williams Seniors Benefit From Internships at U.S. Patent and Trademark Office through Urban Alliance
ACPS celebrates its successful partnership with the Urban Alliance, which provides T.C. Williams seniors with professional internships at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
T.C. Williams Crew Teams Continue Winning Streak
The T.C. Williams High School crew team captured two state titles plus one silver and two bronze medals at the Virginia Scholastic Rowing Championships on May 14.
Congratulations to T.C. Williams College-Bound Students
A total of 331 students from T.C. Williams are college-bound in the fall, including several who have made it into the top colleges in the United States. See where they are heading.