Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. has proposed an Operating Budget that aims to focus on social, emotional and academic learning, increase graduation rates, reduce chronic absenteeism and improving literacy levels next school year.
Monthly Archives: January 2020
Board Matters: Board Leadership for 2020, Communications Audit, MacArthur and High School Project Updates
As the first meeting in the new year, this was the meeting where the Board was required to vote on their leadership for 2020. The Board also heard from the communications auditor and received updates on both the panel of experts for the High School Project and the new build for Douglas MacArthur Elementary School.
Senator Kaine Spends Afternoon Discussing Iran Conflict with T.C. Williams JROTC Cadets
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine spent an afternoon with Junior ROTC cadets at T.C. Williams High School on Friday to hear their thoughts on the political processes they considered necessary to take a country to war and on the recent conflict with Iran.
Alexandria Says Farewell to Legendary Titan Coach Herman Boone; City Proclaims a Day in His Honor
A moving memorial took place at T.C. Williams High School, while the city released a proclamation declaring December 28, 2019 to be Herman Boone Day.
From Neighbors To Friends: How One ACPS School is Helping Two Communities Become One
At Mount Vernon Community School, parents are reaching out to one another across cultures.
ACPS Needs Your Input on a Pre-Labor Day Start in August 2021
Although it proved too complex to start school before Labor Day for the 2020-21 school year, we need to know if you are still keen on this idea for the following school year. Take our survey and let us know.
Come and Hear From Education Experts About Making the T.C. of the Future an Academic Force to be Reckoned With
We have gathered the best in the education world to share their expertise with us on January 8.
School Board Approves Ten Year Plan to Update Schools
The Alexandria City School Board has approved a $530.7 million ten-year plan to continue to modernize ACPS schools while also funding facilities repairs to school infrastructure. See the list of scheduled modernization projects.