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Interim Superintendent Announces New West End Elementary School Principal
Rachael Dischner has been appointed the new principal of the West End Elementary School. She will start in her new role on January 3.
Judges and Volunteers Needed for Upcoming Science Fairs
Are you a science, technology, engineering or math geek? If so, we want to hear from you. ACPS is seeking judges for upcoming ACPS secondary-level school science fairs on January 10, 11 and 30.
Enjoy These Top ACPS Moments from 2017
We look back at some of the memorable highlights for our school division in 2017. Take a moment and enjoy!
A Holiday Message from the Interim Superintendent
Interim Superintendent Dr. Lois F. Berlin has a holiday message for ACPS families and the community. Happy holidays!
Walking in a Winter Wonderland: Fun and Free Ways to Spend Holiday Break
Happy holidays from ACPS! Here are some fun and free ways to spend your holiday break here in Alexandria and in D.C.
Send Your Welcome Messages to the New Superintendent
We met incoming Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings Jr. in the video message he shared with us last week. Send him a message back and we will make sure it gets to him. Find out how.
Time is Running Out to Submit Naming Recommendations for the New West End Elementary School
The West End Elementary School Naming Committee is accepting recommendations for names for the new school at 1701 N. Beauregard Street through January 3, 2018. Don’t miss this opportunity to have your say!
School Board Selects T.C. Graduate as New Superintendent
The Alexandria City School Board has selected Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr., a graduate of T.C. Williams High School, as Superintendent of ACPS.
Reduced-Cost Dental Services for Students Expanded through WOW Plus
The WOW Bus, designed to provide a mobile dental home for our students where they can see a dentist two or more times per year and receive preventative services, has been expanded to WOW Plus.
Revised School Accreditation and Graduation Requirements for 2018-19
The Virginia Board of Education has revised state requirements for schools to meet accreditation and for students to graduate. The revisions will go into effect in the 2018-19 school year.
Targeted Focus on Facilities and Learning Environment
A new chief operating officer, the building of new schools and the modernization of others, and the implementation of new school boundaries are key elements in our targeted focus on Goal 4: Facilities and the Learning Environment.
Updated Food Allergy Guidelines Focus on Allergy Awareness, Planning and Training
We have updated our food allergy guidelines to conform to best practice standards and move ACPS from an allergen-free to allergy-aware school system.
Interim Superintendent Unveils Capital Improvement Program Aligned with Task Force Recommendations
ACPS Interim Superintendent Lois F. Berlin has unveiled a Capital Improvement Program budget for FY 2019-2028, in line with the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Joint City-Schools Facilities Investment Task Force, with a focus on increasing elementary and high school capacity.
Enjoy Highlights from the 47th Annual Scottish Walk
School Board members, our Interim Superintendent, staff members and families walked in the 47th Annual Scottish Walk in Old Town on Saturday.