Reminder: Kindergarten registration for the 2017-18 school year begins with a Special 2017 Registration Kick-off Event on Tuesday, April 18, from 3 to 7 p.m. at all elementary schools. Watch a video showing what it is like to be in kindergarten.
Monthly Archives: April 2017
New Cora Kelly Principal Appointed
Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley has appointed Jasibi Crews-West as the new Principal of Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology.
Superintendent to Represent K-12 Schools on Governor’s Panel
Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley has been invited to represent K-12 schools on an advisory committee set up by Governor Terry McAuliffe.
Jefferson-Houston Student Places Fourth in State-Level National Geographic Bee
Jefferson-Houston seventh grader Pablo Vega has demonstrated the global nature of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, placing fourth in the state level of the National Geographic Bee.
Mount Vernon Celebrates Bike Safety Program with Road Trip
Mount Vernon Community School third-grade students, accompanied by Principal Peter Balas, School Board Chair Ramee Gentry and Vice Mayor Justin Wilson, hit the road last week to celebrate the successful completion of the Bicycling in the Schools (BITS) pilot program.
ACPS Advocates Honored by Alexandria Commission for Women
Becoming mothers to sons with Autism propelled Yolanda Carrasco and Mildred Rivera into advocacy and leadership roles as volunteers with ACPS. The pair has now been honored at the 2017 Salute to Women Awards Celebration held by the Alexandria Commission for Women.
Redistricting Implementation Plan Presented to the School Board
A plan for implementing the new school boundaries was presented to the School Board on Thursday evening. View the presentation and plan.