The ACPS community benefits year-round from the leadership of our school principals, and it is a pleasure to thank and highlight them during Virginia School Principal Appreciation Week, Jan. 8-14.

In response to the current increase in cases of COVID-19 in our area, ACPS may at times need to modify our contact tracing procedures to ensure timely communication of a potential exposure to students in a classroom.

The School Board will host a public hearing on the Combined Funds Fiscal Year 2023 budget on Thurs., Jan. 20, at its Board meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m., before transitioning to a Work Session on the FY 2023 budget at 7 p.m.

ACPS is currently recruiting substitute educators. Our wonderful substitute educators are flexible, resilient and dedicated as they provide continuation in a student’s education.

The safety of our students and staff is our number one priority when considering school closures during a winter weather situation. We take multiple factors into consideration, including regional closures, staffing, operations, and inclement weather.

ACPS offers many ways for families to communicate with our school division. Asking questions and sharing feedback are signs of engaged families and staff!

Alexandria City Science Fair 2022 & Volunteer Opportunity • Calendar Reminder: MLK Day • ACPS Receives Funding for STEMinist Club for Middle School Girls

Our goal at Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) is to ensure the effective delivery of in-person learning to meet the needs of our students while also maintaining their safety, health, and well-being.

Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) welcomed new members to the Alexandria City School Board during a virtual induction ceremony on Jan. 4, 2022. The nine 2022-25 School Board members were elected in November 2021 and were sworn in to assume their responsibilities to adopt policy for the daily operation of schools and ensure that school laws are properly explained, enforced, and observed.

ACPS continues to implement health and safety measures for the 2021-22 school year to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our schools.

The PTA Council (PTAC) represents the PTAs of ACPS schools and is a valued partner in our school division. The parent-teacher organization works with the superintendent and School Board members in serving ACPS students and families. The school PTAs that comprise PTAC are a way for ACPS families to get involved and help further students’ educational success.

The newly-sworn in School Board held its first regular meeting on Jan. 6.

As part of a broader effort to expand protection against the COVID-19 virus, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized booster shots on Jan. 3, 2022 for the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine for children aged 12 to 15.

Alexandria City High School (ACHS) Librarian Laurel Taylor has been selected as one of two participants sponsored by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) in the American Library Association’s (ALA) 2022 Emerging Leaders program.

We have worked hard this fall and are ready to relax, spend time with friends and family and have fun, following all health and safety protocols! Best wishes for an enjoyable winter break to all ACPS students, staff and families.