Named after a Civil Rights icon, education pioneer and trailblazer, the new science, engineering, technology and math (STEM) focused school on the West End will open this fall.
New West End School Named Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School
Monthly Archives: February 2018
Bringing History to Life Through National History Day
More than 1,200 students from Francis C. Hammond and George Washington middle schools recently participated in the National History Day Contest. The top two winners from each category head to the Division V regional competition on March 3.
School Board Votes to Increase Budget Ask to Include Textbooks and Specialized Instruction Funding
The Alexandria City School Board voted last Thursday to approve a Combined Funds Budget that is slightly higher than the Interim Superintendent’s Adjusted Proposed Budget
Working to Keep Our Schools Safe
Learn about the emergency response training taking place in our schools, the ACPS Tip Line and how to talk with children about violence.
New Accreditation Requirements Focus on Student Growth
The new Virginia Board of Education revised state requirements around accreditation and graduation, which provide a more comprehensive picture of school quality while focusing on student growth, will go into effect in the 2018-19 school year.
Integrating More Movement into the Classroom
ACPS’ efforts to incorporate more physical activity into our students’ school day just got a giant boost, thanks to grants totaling more than $35,000 from Running Brooke’s Move2Learn program.
Find Out More About Our Commitment to Inclusion
We believe our students have a fundamental right to a quality education in a safe, healthy and inclusive environment.
Get Ready for Kindergarten Registration Season
If you are a parent or guardian of a rising kindergartner, plan to attend an open house and save the date for Kindergarten Registration Kick-off on April 11.
How ACPS is Working to Keep Our Schools Safe
While no school district can be completely immune from acts of violence, we would like to reassure you that ACPS is actively working on a daily basis to ensure our schools are as safe as they possibly can be.
Claim Student Testing Records by March 23
If your child participated in certain testing during the 2011-12 school year and you would like to collect their work samples, please get in touch!
Celebrating Black History Month with Stories of Our Own
In celebration of Black History Month, ACPS honors a few notable graduates, educators and supporters of ACPS.
Get Inspiration from the Two Reflections Winners Headed to States
Congratulations to Adelaide Flint and Peyton Marcy, who will head to the state level of the National PTA Reflections Art, and the many other students who competed in the Northern Virginia district level contest.
Free Film Screening and Discussion for Day of Remembrance
Enjoy an afternoon of learning, compliments of the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History. On February 18 the museum will host a free screening of the film “Never Give Up! Minoru Yasui and the Fight For Justice,” in conjunction with the museum’s exhibition, “Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II,” in observance of the Day of Remembrance.
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Learn How We Are Growing Our Exemplary Staff
ACPS is focused on growing an exemplary staff by recruiting, developing, supporting and retaining staff members that meet the needs of every student.
Talented and Gifted Plan Underway
The development of the ACPS Talented and Gifted (TAG) Revised Local Plan for 2019-2023 is underway and will incorporate feedback obtained through a year-long evaluation and from staff and community members received through question and answer sessions following the release of the evaluation last fall.