Douglas MacArthur Elementary School unveiled a tapestry depicting its namesake, five-star U.S. General of the Army Douglas MacArthur in honor of Veterans Day.

ACPS is pleased to welcome Fredericka Smith as the next campus administrator for the Satellite Campus of Alexandria City High School (ACHS).

On Nov. 17, ACPS is celebrating the brave action of one historical figure during the first national Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. Students across the country will walk to honor the young student who played a part in the advancement of civil rights. 

A new multi-use/futsal court opened at Francis C. Hammond Middle School that will be used in physical education and after school programs. The court’s multi-use approach will increase teaching and activity space. The court will also be available to the community after school hours.

In the “Supe’s Spotlight” video message, ACPS Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. shares information, thoughts and reflections with the ACPS community. This monthly feature highlights what is happening in our school division, while also addressing issues of importance to ACPS students, staff and families.

Family and Community Engagement Center (FACE) is our division’s way of engaging families in the educational experience of students and creating meaningful opportunities and resources for families to work with schools to ensure every child can succeed.

In June 2021, students in grades 6-12, staff members and families had the opportunity to share their views in the school division’s first equity climate survey. Nearly 5,000 ACPS stakeholders participated in the survey, which gathered vital feedback to help identify critical areas for improvement related to the ACPS 2025: Equity For All Strategic Plan.

All ACPS schools and offices will be closed Nov. 22-26 as Thanksgiving Break has been extended this year. The Office of School Nutrition Services wants you to know that the new deadline for pre-ordering meals for Thanksgiving break is now Nov. 11.

Pediatric COVID-19 vaccines are now available for five to 11-year-olds. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, previously approved for everyone over 12 years old, now has a version specifically made for children ages five to 11.

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Families can register their students to get on-site COVID-19 testing in all ACPS schools as part of the work ACPS is doing to help keep students, staff and the community safe and reduce the spread of the virus.

ACPS is asking for families to voluntarily provide proof of the COVID-19 vaccination status for students age 12 and above. This information will assist schools with contact tracing and prevent any unnecessary quarantining of students who have been vaccinated.

ACPS has notified families and staff that the Thanksgiving Break will be extended this year by two days. All ACPS schools and offices will be closed Nov. 22-26.

The Washington Post Principal of the Year and Teacher of the Year Awards is an opportunity to put the spotlight on our talented and dedicated staff at ACPS. All members of the ACPS community, including families, students, residents and ACPS staff, are invited to submit their nominations by Nov. 22, 2021.