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Reminder: No School for Students on October 9 – Professional Development Day
Although there is no school for students on October 9, our teachers will be active learning all day as they engage in professional development opportunities.
On-Time Graduation Rate Continues Upward Trend
Data released by the state on Wednesday shows an increase in on-time graduation rates at T.C. Williams High School.
2018-19 Academic Calendar Committee Seeks New Members
Join the Academic Calendar Committee and collaborate in the development of the 2018-19 academic calendar.
Swim Skills Program Expands to Four Elementary Schools
Students from John Adams Elementary School, Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 School, James K. Polk Elementary School and Samuel Tucker Elementary School will participate in a swim safety program as part of their physical education curriculum this year.
Polk Receives Top National Award for Physical Education and Activity
James K. Polk Elementary School is one of only six schools in Virginia to receive the Let’s Move Active Schools award, the nation’s top physical education and physical activity distinction for K-12 schools.
ACPS Superintendent Survey Closes Today
Today is the last day to participate in the Superintendent Leadership Profile Survey. Five minutes is all it takes. Take the survey today!
What are Your Top Budget Priorities for the Next School Year?
Developing the ACPS budget is a year-round process involving the entire community. Learn how you can get involved and why it is important.
City Council Endorses Conversion of Vacant Office Space into Alexandria’s Newest School
The City Council voted unanimously to approve the change in use of a vacant office building on the West End into a new school at the hearing on Saturday.
School Bicycling Program Expands to Six New Schools Thanks to Safe Routes to School Grant
Learn-to-ride and bicycling safety skills program is expanding to seven elementary schools this year. And, Francis C. Hammond Middle School will receive biking and walking safety skills education as part of the Safe Routes to Schools initiative.
T.C. Williams Senior Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
Congratulations to T.C. Williams High School senior Madeline Waldhoff, who has been named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist.
Watch Our Students Perform at City Hall for Constitution Week!
Students from Samuel Tucker Elementary School, Mount Vernon Community School, Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy and Jefferson-Houston School performed at City Hall for Constitution Week. Watch the videos of our young performers!
Attend a Superintendent Search Forum on Thursday, September 21
Attend one of two Superintendent Search Forums on Thursday, September 21 at 7 p.m. at George Washington Middle School or John Adams Elementary School and let your voice be heard.
Academic Progress Continues with Twelve Schools Fully Accredited for 2017-18
Thirteen schools within ACPS received state accreditation for the 2017-18 school year, with the accreditation status of schools remaining largely unchanged from the previous year.
First Superintendent Selection Community Forums Tonight
Attend one of two Superintendent Search Forums tonight at 7 p.m. at George Washington Middle School or John Adams Elementary School and let your voice be heard.