Given the recent events in Buffalo, New York, and Ulvade, Texas, as well as in Alexandria City, ACPS wants to provide families with resources to support conversations and discussions with their children about these events.
Monthly Archives: May 2022
“Round Up” at Giant Food to Help Eliminate Childhood Hunger
From June 17 through August 11, 2022, Giant Food invites customers to “round up” at the register and help eliminate childhood hunger in our community.
Vote for ACPS’s New Logo by June 5, 2022!
ACPS is developing a new logo for our school division and invites students, staff, families and the ACPS community to vote for your favorite logo option.
May Podcast: Unapologetic Talk with the Supe
In this month’s episode, ACPS Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. sits down with co-founder and Executive Officer of Stand for Children Jonah Edelman.
ACPS and PTAC Partner on Vaccine Outreach
The ACPS Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Center partnered with the Alexandria PTA Council (PTAC) to produce videos of parents and guardians who share how they came to the decision to vaccinate their children against COVID-19.
ACPS Receives $2.3 Million Grant to Purchase Electric Buses
Alexandria City Public Schools has been awarded $2,325,000 by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality for the purchase of 10 new electric school buses.
Reminders: Student Code of Conduct, School Health Advisory Board
ACPS is seeking feedback on the Student Code of Conduct and is inviting people to apply for the School Health Advisory Board.
ACPS Stands Up Against Gun Violence June 3-5, 2022
As our nation processes the tragic loss of students and teachers to gun violence in Texas this week, Alexandria City Public Schools joins with community partners to stand against gun violence by wearing orange to recognize this year’s Wear Orange Weekend.
More Stories from the Week
Calendar Reminder: Memorial Day Weekend • School Board Agenda • COVID-19 Transmission Rate: May 26, 2022
Vote for ACPS’s New Logo by June 5, 2022!
ACPS is developing a new logo for our school division and invites students, staff, families and the ACPS community to vote for your favorite logo option.
ACPS Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The diverse cultures of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are celebrated this month as we recognize their contributions across the nation and in our own community.
ACPS Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll in many ways. During Mental Health Awareness month, we explore the resources available to families in Alexandria City Public Schools.
Eight ACPS Teachers Receive Highest Professional Teaching Honor
Alexandria City Public Schools is celebrating teachers who have newly achieved National Board Certification status or maintained it this year.
ACPS Teacher Receives State Math Educator Award
Congratulations to Charles Barrett Elementary School’s Stephanie Kessinger, who has been selected as a Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics William C. Lowry Math Educator of the Year recipient.
Summer Learning Registration
ACPS is preparing for Summer Learning 2022 and has some friendly reminders for families who received the May 13, 2022, ACPS message about the program and are interested in registering their students. The registration deadline is May 25, 2022.