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Students: Submit Your Earth Day Artwork Entry by January 26
What does the statement, “Local Action, Global Impact” mean to you? Submit your visual representation of the theme in the Earth Day Artwork Contest.
Calling All History Buffs: Be a National History Day Judge
Are you a historian, educator or avid history buff? If so, we need you to serve as a judge in the upcoming National History Day competitions at Francis C. Hammond and George Washington middle schools.
Academic Calendars for 2018-19 Approved by School Board
The School Board has approved the academic calendars for the 2018-19 school year. Take a look and start planning!
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Inclement Weather and Emergencies
Ever wonder how the decision is made to close our schools, delay opening, or close early? Or how the communications process works for getting the word out?
Winners of the City Reflections Competition Announced
Congratulations to the winners in the ACPS PTA Reflections contest and to those who created the 22 entries that will go on to compete in the district-level competition.
Meet the New Superintendent on January 20
Families and community members are invited to attend a meet and greet with our new Superintendent, Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr., on Saturday, January 20.
Interim Superintendent Presents Budget to Support Growing Enrollment and the Classroom
Interim Superintendent Lois F. Berlin has presented a fiscally responsible Combined Funds Budget that is focused on the classroom and supporting growing enrollment.
School Board Re-appoints Chair and Vice Chair
The Alexandria City School Board has voted to re-appoint Ramee Gentry to the position of Chair of the Board and Cindy Anderson to Vice Chair of the Board for the next year.
Largest Donation in History Helps 40 Students Attend College
The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria (SFA) has received the largest gift in its 30-year history, expected to help send 40 ACPS students to college over the next two decades.
ACPS Maintains Focus on Health and Wellness
ACPS is committed to engaging in efforts and activities that enable students to be healthy and ready to learn in line with Goal 5 of the ACPS 2020 Strategic Plan.
T.C. Williams Junior Receives Outstanding STEM Award
T.C. Williams junior Ana Humphrey was recognized by the Science Museum of Virginia, in partnership with the Governor, with an Outstanding STEM award for using STEM to make the world a better place.
Redistricting Notice of Intent Forms Due This Week
Redistricting Notice of Intent forms are due this week. Those who received a letter from ACPS, and will be affected by redistricting, are required to submit a Notice of Intent form before January 15 based on the options detailed in their letter.
T.C. Williams Alum and Singer Songwriter Records with T.C. Orchestra
T.C. Williams High School alum singer-songwriter Keira Moran recorded a live performance with the T.C. Williams Orchestra at Alexandria’s First Night celebration and is donating the proceeds from sales to ACPS.
Don’t Forget to Nominate a Teacher!
Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2018 Teacher of the Year award. Nominate a teacher today!