Heidi Haggerty Wagner has been named principal of the new pre-K center that will open this fall as a stand-alone center at John Adams Elementary School.
Interim Superintendent Announces Principal of New Pre-K Center
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Could You Do it? As T.C. Williams Names a National Merit Scholarship Finalist, Find Out if You Have What it Takes
T.C. Williams High School senior Madeline Waldhoff is now a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship program.
Take a look at the new-look ACPS-TV!
If you haven’t tuned in to ACPS-TV recently, it’s time to take another look. The station just relaunched with a whole new look and feel.
Find Out About What it Means to be Fiscally Responsible – From a Student Perspective, the Fun Way!
ACPS chief financial officer and a fifth grade MacArthur student discuss how APCS ensures effective and efficient operations and stewardship of taxpayer funds.
New West End School Named Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School
Named after a Civil Rights icon, education pioneer and trailblazer, the new science, engineering, technology and math (STEM) focused school on the West End will open this fall.
Bringing History to Life Through National History Day
More than 1,200 students from Francis C. Hammond and George Washington middle schools recently participated in the National History Day Contest. The top two winners from each category head to the Division V regional competition on March 3.
School Board Votes to Increase Budget Ask to Include Textbooks and Specialized Instruction Funding
The Alexandria City School Board voted last Thursday to approve a Combined Funds Budget that is slightly higher than the Interim Superintendent’s Adjusted Proposed Budget
Working to Keep Our Schools Safe
Learn about the emergency response training taking place in our schools, the ACPS Tip Line and how to talk with children about violence.
New Accreditation Requirements Focus on Student Growth
The new Virginia Board of Education revised state requirements around accreditation and graduation, which provide a more comprehensive picture of school quality while focusing on student growth, will go into effect in the 2018-19 school year.
Integrating More Movement into the Classroom
ACPS’ efforts to incorporate more physical activity into our students’ school day just got a giant boost, thanks to grants totaling more than $35,000 from Running Brooke’s Move2Learn program.
Find Out More About Our Commitment to Inclusion
We believe our students have a fundamental right to a quality education in a safe, healthy and inclusive environment.
Get Ready for Kindergarten Registration Season
If you are a parent or guardian of a rising kindergartner, plan to attend an open house and save the date for Kindergarten Registration Kick-off on April 11.
How ACPS is Working to Keep Our Schools Safe
While no school district can be completely immune from acts of violence, we would like to reassure you that ACPS is actively working on a daily basis to ensure our schools are as safe as they possibly can be.
Claim Student Testing Records by March 23
If your child participated in certain testing during the 2011-12 school year and you would like to collect their work samples, please get in touch!
Celebrating Black History Month with Stories of Our Own
In celebration of Black History Month, ACPS honors a few notable graduates, educators and supporters of ACPS.