ACPS launches “Community Heroes Read Across Alexandria,” a new three-year initiative that brings community heroes from the Alexandria Fire Department, the Black Fire Service Professionals of Alexandria and the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office into classrooms to help support and celebrate student literacy and learning.
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ACPS Appoints T.C. Alum and Founder of the Hall of Fame as Director of Student Activities
ACPS has appointed T.C. alum, administrator and founding member and chair of the Athletic Hall of Fame Mark Eisenhour as the Director of Student Activities.
A Message from the School Board Regarding the Principles of Inclusiveness and Equity
The Alexandria City School Board has issued a statement regarding efforts to promote and protect the principles of inclusiveness and equity throughout our school division.
ACPS Schools Recognize Veterans Day Through Reflective, Educational Activities
In honor of Veterans Day, ACPS held special activities in our schools to recognize and honor veterans of the U.S. military.
Join us for the Last Two Redistricting Community Meetings
ACPS is hosting two more Redistricting Community Meetings this week to solicit community input from across Alexandria ahead of determining the new boundaries.
ACPS School Nurse Named Virginia School Nurse of the Year
James K. Polk Elementary School’s Stefani Lailari has been named Virginia Nurse of the Year.
Principal Jesse Dingle Announces Plans to Leave T.C. Williams at the End of School Year
Dr. Jesse Dingle departs T.C. Williams High School at the end of the school year to be closer to extended family. Read letters from the Superintendent and from Dr. Dingle.
Meet Your Parent Liaisons
Parent Liaisons offer opportunities to better support our families by fostering relationships and helping to build cooperative working relationships between the home and school. Meet the 12 Parent Liaisons who work with the five members of the FACE team.
Have a Kindergarten Student in fall 2017? Don’t Miss the Kindergarten Fair this Thursday
Join ACPS at the Alexandria-wide Kindergarten Fair this Thursday.
T.C. Williams Student Credited with Saving his Neighbor’s Home
T.C. Williams High School Senior Addison Guynn received a Certificate of Heroism from the Fire Department this week for his quick actions in preventing a major household fire in his neighbor’s home.
Superintendent Announces Plan to Solve Seating Capacity Issues Across All Grade Levels by 2027
This week, the Superintendent announced a Capital Improvement Program for the next ten years that includes a new elementary school, new middle school and new high school building.
Mount Vernon Launches Bicycling in the Schools Program
Mount Vernon Community School has launched a program that puts kids on bikes to learn safety and bicycling skills.
Two New Redistricting Options Available Following Feedback from the Community Meetings
Thank you to all those who attended last week’s redistricting community meetings last week. Two new options for redistricting are now publicly available after we listened to your feedback.
Join Us for Some Fun as We Begin a Campaign to Grow Our Support #AreUwithUs
Today we ask the question #AreUwithUs? Join in the fun of our latest campaign and win limited edition t-shirts to show your support!
ACPS Staff and Students Selected to Join White House Showcase
Principal Bynum and students from Patrick Henry Elementary School were selected to participate in the My Brother’s Keeper Symposium at the White House in recognition of the commendable work that has been done over the past several years at their school to advance academic achievement towards closing the gap.