Calendar Reminder: Labor Day Holiday on Sept. 3 and 6 • Walk, Bike and Roll to School
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The ACPS School Year is Officially Under Way!
Happy faces all around as ACPS students, teachers and staff returned to school for five-day, in-person learning this week. Take a peek at the photos from our first week!
New and Updated Back to School Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
See our newly updated Frequently Asked Questions webpage to get answers to your questions throughout the school year. This information is updated regularly and has useful information in response to questions from families and staff.
Free School Meals Available to All ACPS Students, Including ACPS Virtual Virginia Students
All ACPS students, including those attending Virtual Virginia, can receive free meals in school through June 30, 2022. Find out how.
CDC Travel Guidance for Labor Day Planning
As people plan to celebrate the Labor Day holiday weekend, please consider this guidance to help our community stay healthy during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
DASH Buses Launching a New Network: What ACPS Families Need to Know
DASH buses are going fare-free for all passengers as they launch their new bus network, beginning Sunday, Sept. 5, a move that will benefit ACPS students and staff who rely on DASH service.
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See more stories from this week, including: Calendar Reminder for Sept. 3 and 6 • Daily Symptom Checklist • Transportation Updates and Reminders • 2020-21 SOL Data • Vaccine Reminder
Superintendent’s Video Update for Families and Staff
Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr., welcomes our students and staff for an exciting new school year!
City of Alexandria Government and Alexandria City Public Schools Join to Implement COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Requirements for Employees
The City of Alexandria and ACPS are joining together to implement a COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirement for all City government and ACPS school staff.
Latest Updates for Back to School
We look forward to welcoming K-12 students back to classes on Aug. 24. The first day for pre-K is Aug. 26. Learn more about our quarantine process for students and teachers, lunch processes, back to school forms, universal eligibility for free meals, bus transportation, and more.
Social, Emotional and Academic Support at ACPS
Amid the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and systemic racism that have impacted our students, ACPS recognizes the need to maintain a curriculum focused on students’ social, emotional and academic learning (SEAL) needs.
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See more stories from this week, including: Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics from AHD ACPS Special Education Newsletter, Purchase a Titan Athletic Booster Pass, Download the Titan Athletics App
Back to School Edition
ACPS Express 8/13/2021: Back to School Edition • ‘Step Up to School’ Orientation Day • Helping Families Get Ready for the School Year • Health & Safety Guidelines for 2021-22 • Free School Meals are available to all ACPS Students for 2021-22 School Year …and more.
New Era for Our Schools; Last edition of year for ACPS Express
ACPS Express 6/25/2021: Last edition of year for ACPS Express • New Era for Our Schools • Share Your Feedback on the Code of Conduct • Track & Field State Champs • ‘Step Up to School’ Orientation Day …and more.
Celebrating Our Graduates and New Leaders
ACPS Express 6/18/2021: Congratulations, Class of 2021! • Equity For All Climate Survey Ends Sunday • School Board Approves Contract Renewal for Superintendent • New Principal for John Adams • Minnie Howard Design Feedback Form …and more.