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Monthly Archives: July 2016
Superintendent Leads Opening of Partner-Funded Computer Lab
Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley celebrated the opening of the new computer lab at the Ruby Tucker Family Center on Thursday by telling the audience that projects like this are about seeing every student succeed.
Get Ready to Save: Three-Day Sales Tax Holiday August 5-7
Get your shopping list ready so that you can take advantage of the three-day sales tax holiday. Shoppers will be able to purchase qualifying school supplies, clothing and footwear without paying sales tax.
Three Celebrated as Outstanding Leaders and Innovators in 40 Under 40 Awards
Congratulations to ACPS employees Seth Kennard and Michael Suppa, and Alexandria City School Board member Chris Lewis for being named among the rising stars of Alexandria.
ACPS Announces Free and Reduced School Lunch Qualifications
Special Education Video Series: Public Safety Considerations for Children with Autism
The ACPS Special Education Parent Resource Center has compiled a series of videos about topics of interest to parents of students with special educational needs. View the final video in the series in English, Spanish, Amharic and Arabic.
Cyber Summer Camp Welcomes High Profile Visitor
ACPS summer camps welcomed a high profile visitor this week. View all the fun they had at both the cyber and music camps.
ACPS Selects Contractor for Maury Schoolyard
ACPS has selected a contractor for the Matthew Maury Schoolyard Project. Work on the project by F.H Paschen Tectonics is set to begin in the next couple of weeks and the playground is scheduled for completion by late fall.
Summer Learning Programs Keep Students Engaged and Learning
Teachers and students of all ages show summer learning can be fun. From T.C. Williams students, to Young Scholars and Language Academy participants, students are engaging in summer learning programs at ACPS.
Reminder: Review Your School on GreatSchools.org Today
Did your child have a great teacher who really made their year? Are you happy with your experience at your ACPS school? Help spread the good word by leaving a review of your school on GreatSchools.org today.
ACPS Celebrates 39 Recent Retirees
ACPS honors the 39 employees who retired in 2016 for their service to our students, our schools and our community.
Share a Review of Your School Today
Before you completely check out for the summer, take a moment to rate your school. Your ratings and comments help shape the public profile of your school, so add your voice to the mix.
Design Team Selected for Parker-Gray Stadium
ACPS has selected a company to carry out the design work for the update of the Parker-Gray Memorial Stadium at T.C. Williams High School and bring it into line with other modern sporting facilities across Northern Virginia.
School Board Votes on Educational Specifications for Pre-K Centers
The Alexandria City School Board has voted to adopt the next phase of the Long Range Educational Facilities Plan that sets out building expectations and the need for any future pre-K centers.
Patrick Henry Project Moves Forward with Hiring of Construction Manager
The Patrick Henry Project team, made up of staff from the City and Alexandria City Public Schools, has selected a construction manager to lead the building of the new Patrick Henry School and recreation center.