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T.C. Williams High School to Undergo Leadership Reorganization for 2017-18 School Year
Both the King Street and Minnie Howard campuses of T.C. Williams High School will be undergoing a reorganization of the administrative structure that will go into effect in the new school year.
Superintendent Crawley Announces He Will Be Leaving ACPS This Summer
Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley has announced that he will be leaving Alexandria City Public Schools this summer to take a position as a professor in the Graduate School of Education at George Mason University in the fall.
Dr. Crawley’s last day with ACPS will be July 28. The Alexandria City School Board will lay out the process for the search for a new superintendent within the next few weeks.
Jefferson-Houston Now an International Baccalaureate (I.B.) Middle Years Programme School
Jefferson-Houston School is now an authorized International Baccalaureate (I.B.) World School for the five-year Middle Years Programme (MYP). It became an authorized Primary Years Programme (PYP) school in 2015.
D.C. United Celebrates ACPS Teacher of the Year Nominees
DC United team members host special event at Cora Kelly to celebrate ACPS Teacher of the Year nominees during Teacher Appreciation Week
School Board Debates How to Close $2.1 million Budget Gap
The School Board discussed how to close the $2.1 million gap in the Operating Budget at the School Board’s budget add/delete work session on Thursday evening.
Superintendent Appoints New Principal of Matthew Maury Elementary School
Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley has appointed Victor Powell as the new principal of Matthew Maury Elementary School.
Superintendent Appoints New Principal of Mount Vernon Community School
Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley announced that Liza Burrell-Aldana, current assistant principal at Mount Vernon Community School, has been appointed as the new principal.
City Council Votes FY 2018 Budget
The City Council passed their budget for FY 2018 on Thursday evening. The total funds approved by the City Council leave ACPS with a $2.1 million gap from the approved Operating Budget and $13.5 million for the approved Capital Improvement Program.
Thank a Teacher This Week
It’s that time of year when we express our thanks and gratitude to the teachers and staff. See how some of our schools celebrated last week and get ideas for how you can celebration teachers and staff this week, as part of National Teacher Appreciation Week.
Gear Up for Walk and Bike to School Day on Wednesday
Participate in National Bike and Walk to School Day on Wednesday and learn about bicycling and pedestrian safety and education initiatives happening in and around our schools.
Time is Running Out to Take the ACPS 2020 Survey
Let your voice be heard—take the ACPS survey today. Time is running out to give feedback to ACPS. Don’t miss out!
John Adams Creates Time Capsule to Celebrate 50 Years
John Adams Elementary School celebrated 50 years since it opened by burying a time capsule to be dug up in another 50 years’ time.
Discipline Data Shows Positive Trends in Reducing Suspensions
Discipline data has shown that the implementation of restorative practices has had a marked impact on reducing suspensions at T.C. Williams High School and contributed to creating a positive school climate.
Two Odyssey of the Mind Teams Head to World Finals – A First for ACPS
Two sets of siblings power the teams from Douglas MacArthur and George Washington Middle School that are headed for the World Finals in the Odyssey of the Mind competition, a first for ACPS.