The Alexandria City School Board has voted on a new elementary school attendance boundaries for Alexandria.
Monthly Archives: January 2017
Hammond Receives Prestigious National Recognition for Counseling
Francis C. Hammond Middle School has become one of only 650 schools in the United States to be designated a ‘Model Program’ by the American School Counselor Association.
School Board Approves High School Ed Specs to Act as Guide for Future High School Construction Projects
The Alexandria City School Board has approved the Educational Specifications that will be used as a template when looking at future construction work around high school buildings. Also, learn how to join us for the first meeting in the next stage of the work around the Long Range Educational Facilities Plan.
School Board Votes on Redistricting Grandfathering Policies
The School Board voted to approve a series of policies on redistricting, including grandfathering, on Thursday evening. Understand the changes.
Help Us Celebrate School Principals Appreciation Week
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe has designated January 22 – 28 as School Principal Appreciation Week. Learn about fun ways to show your appreciation to your school principal this week.
Winners of the City Round of the Reflections Competition Announced
Schools have selected their PTA Reflections nominees to go forward to the City level of the national competition. View and listen to some of the works created based on the theme “What Is Your Story?”
Superintendent Proposes Leanest Operating Budget in Years
The Superintendent has proposed the leanest Operating Budget the school division has faced in years while maintaining the overall effectiveness of schools and supporting student achievement.
Community Engagement Begins for New West End School
Tonight, ACPS is holding the first community meeting regarding the new West End school.
ACPS Meets ACPS 2020 Targets Aimed at Fostering an Exemplary Staff, But Requires More Work on Community Engagement
First year results for Goal 2: Family and Community Engagement and Goal 3: An Exemplary Staff from ACPS 2020 Strategic Plan were presented to the School Board this week.
Students Find Ways to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King
Students across ACPS honored Dr. Martin Luther King with a variety of enrichment and reflective activities.
Call For Artists to Participate in Earth Day Art Work Competition
What does the statement, “Clean water starts with YOU!” mean to you? Submit your visual representation of the theme in the Earth Day Artwork Contest.
School Board Votes in New Chair and Vice Chair
The Alexandria City School Board has voted to appoint Ramee Gentry to the position of Chair of the Board and Cindy Anderson to Vice Chair of the Board for the next year.
Redistricting Review Committee Selects Option to Put Forward to School Board
The Redistricting Review Committee has selected one final option to put forward to the School Board for approval. The School Board is scheduled to make the final decision on January 26.
A Reminder How to Stay Informed During Winter Weather Emergencies
Are you set up to receive email and text messages from ACPS in case of winter weather schedule changes? Learn the best ways to stay informed and get connected.
Let us Know What Qualities You Want in the Next T.C. Williams Principal
ACPS has begun the search for the new principal of T.C. Williams High School. If you have not yet completed the survey regarding the qualities you would like to see in the new principal, please do so here.