Families, staff and community members lit up social media as we kicked off #ACPSFirstDay. Take a look!
Enjoy Highlights from #ACPSFirstDay!
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ACPS Affirms its Commitment to Welcome All Students
A message on inclusion from Interim Superintendent Lois F. Berlin Ed.D., School Board Chair Ramee Gentry and Members of the Alexandria City School Board.
ACPS Awarded Department of Education Grant to Support High-Need Students Outside of School
A new three-year grant from the Department of Education will enable ACPS to provide academic, social and emotional, and enrichment activities outside of school hours for high needs students in the City’s West End.
West End School gets Planning Commission Approval
The West End school got a step closer to reality on Thursday night, when the Planning Commission voted to support changing the use of a vacant office building into a school.
September is National Attendance Awareness Month!
Consistent school attendance is a key component in student success. Learn about the impact of inconsistent school attendance and what you can do to avoid it. Watch the video!
A Special Welcome from the Interim Superintendent
Interim Superintendent Lois F. Berlin has written a personal letter to welcome families at the start of the 2017-18 school year.
Today is the Day! Enjoy Our Countdown to the First Day of School
See how ACPS staff and students prepped for #ACPSFirstDay with these fun and engaging countdown videos. We know it’s going to be a great one!
Be Aware of Changes to Emergency Procedures this School Year
Learn about changes in the procedures and communications for major emergencies.
T.C. Williams High School Students Ride Free on DASH Buses
Beginning Monday, September 25, ACPS high school students will be able to ride DASH buses for free throughout the City as part of a new pilot program that will run through the school year.
Are You Ready? Count Down with Us to the Start of School!
Each day this week, we will be posting a different video on the ACPS website, the ACPS Facebook page, or on Twitter @ACPSk12 as we check off the days to the start of school. Our seven-day countdown begins tomorrow. Are you ready?
Seven Things to Do for a Strong Start to the School Year
The first day of school is Tuesday, September 5 for all schools following a traditional academic calendar. Commit to an awesome year!
T.C. Williams Increases Both Performance and Participation in AP Exams
ACPS has increased both participation and performance in Advanced Placement (AP) exams this year, including seeing the highest number of top scores of 5 since 2005.
Participate in the Superintendent Search Process
Have your say! The School Board is seeking input from the community in identifying the characteristics you would like to see in the next ACPS Superintendent.
Got a Student Heading Back to School? Don’t Miss Our Back-to-School Guide
Visit our online Back-to-School Guide to get information you need about meals, prices and menus, transportation, school supplies and more.
Welcome New Kindergartners!
Enjoy these highlights of rising kindergarten students as they get a taste of school at ACPS during our week-long kindergarten preparation program.