The International Academy held its inaugural celebration of graduating seniors on June 9. The 102 students, who entered the program as freshman, are the first group to graduate the program. View photos from the celebration.
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ACPS Moving Forward with Restorative Practices
This week, Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley presented the progress ACPS has made on implementing restorative practices at T.C. Williams High School.
Schools Celebrate Spring with Strawberries and Greens from School Gardens
Students at Charles Barrett, Jefferson-Houston, Lyles-Crouch, MacArthur, George Mason Elementary School, Maury and Mount Vernon enjoyed strawberries and greens grown in their own school gardens in celebration of Strawberries and Greens Day.
Scholarship Fund Celebrates 30 Years of Supporting Students
The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria awarded almost half a million dollars in college scholarships to members of the T.C. Williams Class of 2016 at the 30th anniversary awards ceremony. Watch a video to learn some of the remarkable stories of the recipients.
T.C. Williams Senior Honored with Alexandria Historical Society High School Award
T.C. Williams senior Aaron Higgins was recently honored with the Alexandria Historical Society’s High School Award for his exceptional commitment to the study of history.
Free Meals Available This Summer for All Children
Did you know that free meals will be available this summer to Alexandria residents 18 years and younger at 29 sites throughout ACPS and the City of Alexandria? Learn where to find free meals this summer and spread the word.
Students Honored at Art Showcase in School Board Meeting Room
Students were honored at an art showcase reception on Thursday night to celebrate the installation of their artwork in the School Board meeting room. Take a look at their outstanding work.
School Board Approves Final Budget Focused on High Academic Standards
The Alexandria City School Board approved the FY 2017 Final Combined Funds Budget for Alexandria City Public Schools on Thursday night. Thank you to the community who came out and supported us during the process.
ACPS Takes Precaution of Testing Drinking Water in Schools
Due to nationwide public interest in lead levels in water, ACPS made the proactive decision of testing the drinking water in all schools over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
School Board Votes on Some Redistricting Policies But Not Grandfathering
The Alexandria City School Board has voted on a series of redistricting policies that include class sizes and the designation of educational programs. Watch a video that explains the new policies and where we are in the process.
Governor Honors Two ACPS Schools with Distinguished Achievement Awards
Charles Barrett Elementary School and Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy were among 166 schools honored with the Board of Education Distinguished Achievement Award for 2016 in Governor Terry McAuliffe’s Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) program.
Wear Orange on June 2 to Show Support for Anti-Violence Efforts
As part of our commitment to providing a safe learning and working environment, students, educators and staff are invited to wear orange in honor of those who have lost their lives to violence.
T.C. Williams Seniors Honored by C-SPAN for Documentary Film
Three T.C. Williams High School seniors, Jonathan Ibarra, Drew Jones and Rubaiyat Rhidoy, were recognized by C-SPAN for their documentary film, “The Cost of Justice,” which explores the failings of the for-profit prison model.
T.C. Williams Girls Soccer Makes History with Conference Championship Win
The T.C. Williams Girls Soccer team made history last weekend with a 4-1 victory in the Patriot Conference Final, their first conference championship against powerhouse Woodson High School, the only team to beat T.C. Williams in their regular season conference play.
Teachers Honored for Specialized Instruction Work at 30th Annual Awards
Teachers from T.C. Williams, Francis C. Hammond, Cora Kelly, John Adams and Matthew Maury were honored for their work with students with disabilities at a reception and awards ceremony on Thursday evening.