Four ACPS students advance to the the state level in the PTA Reflections art contest.
Four Reflections Winners Move on to Compete at State Level
Latest News
Student Course Registration Goes Online for 2017-18
The new electronic course selection process for the 2017-18 school year is under way for students currently in grades 6 through 11, and for some students in grade 5 at a few pilot elementary schools. Learn more, attend an academic fair and access the 2017-18 Program of Studies online.
Sign Up for Summer School and Summer Enrichment Programs
See an overview of all the ACPS summer school and enrichment programs that will be offered for students from kindergarten through high school on campuses throughout the city.
School Counselor Spotlight in Honor of National Counseling Week: Susan Russo
In celebration of National Counseling Week, ACPS is shining a spotlight on Susan Russo, school counselor at Jefferson-Houston School.
Schools Hold Open Houses Ahead of Kindergarten Registration Launch
Schools are holding a series of open houses ahead of the start of the kindergarten registration process in April. View a list of tour times.
Community Engagement Process Begins Around T.C. Williams Stadium Modernization
The community engagement process around the modernization of the Parker-Gray Memorial Stadium at T.C. Williams High School begins this week with a city-wide community meeting.
School Board Votes to Approve New Elementary School Boundaries
The Alexandria City School Board has voted on a new elementary school attendance boundaries for Alexandria.
Hammond Receives Prestigious National Recognition for Counseling
Francis C. Hammond Middle School has become one of only 650 schools in the United States to be designated a ‘Model Program’ by the American School Counselor Association.
School Board Approves High School Ed Specs to Act as Guide for Future High School Construction Projects
The Alexandria City School Board has approved the Educational Specifications that will be used as a template when looking at future construction work around high school buildings. Also, learn how to join us for the first meeting in the next stage of the work around the Long Range Educational Facilities Plan.
School Board Votes on Redistricting Grandfathering Policies
The School Board voted to approve a series of policies on redistricting, including grandfathering, on Thursday evening. Understand the changes.
Help Us Celebrate School Principals Appreciation Week
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe has designated January 22 – 28 as School Principal Appreciation Week. Learn about fun ways to show your appreciation to your school principal this week.
Winners of the City Round of the Reflections Competition Announced
Schools have selected their PTA Reflections nominees to go forward to the City level of the national competition. View and listen to some of the works created based on the theme “What Is Your Story?”
Superintendent Proposes Leanest Operating Budget in Years
The Superintendent has proposed the leanest Operating Budget the school division has faced in years while maintaining the overall effectiveness of schools and supporting student achievement.
Community Engagement Begins for New West End School
Tonight, ACPS is holding the first community meeting regarding the new West End school.
ACPS Meets ACPS 2020 Targets Aimed at Fostering an Exemplary Staff, But Requires More Work on Community Engagement
First year results for Goal 2: Family and Community Engagement and Goal 3: An Exemplary Staff from ACPS 2020 Strategic Plan were presented to the School Board this week.