The Virginia Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School Program has honored Cora Reed, crossing guard at Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy, as Virginia’s Most Outstanding Crossing Guard.
ACPS Receives National School Boards Association Magna Award for The Identity Project • ACHS Features Instruction 2 Industry Virtual Career Fair • School Board Meeting Summary
As a reminder, the Intent-to-Return Survey closes at 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022.
ACPS has launched a new COVID-19 dashboard that will be updated in real-time as cases and close-contacts are identified.
Athletics is an important part of life for many of our ACHS students, and it is terrific to have the people who work in our schools be those same people who are coaching our youth on the field, in the pool, or on the court.
The deadline for ACPS staff to update this information has been extended to Jan. 31, 2022. We appreciate everyone’s continued efforts in safeguarding the health and safety of our students and staff.
Participating in It’s Academic, four members of the Alexandria City High School Scholastic Bowl Team were victorious in the first round of the high school competition that aired on NBC4 on Jan. 22.
The Department of Human Resources is asking all ACPS staff members to log into Employee Self-Service (ESS) to verify your contact information.
ACHS Students Among Posse Class of 2022 Awarded Full-Tuition Scholarships • ACHS Students Receive National Recognitions • School Board Agenda • Parent-Teacher Conferences: Schedule Reminder and Tips
ACPS Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. shares information with the ACPS community in his first “Supe’s Spotlight” video message of 2022.
ACPS presented VIP Awards in the category of Licensed Specialists in our school division this month. Four employees who exhibit “Vision, Integrity and Passion” have been selected from the nominations submitted in this category.
To ensure ACPS can identify vacancies early and plan for the staffing season most effectively, contract employees are asked to inform Human Resources (HR) of their intent to separate at the conclusion of this school year or we hope your desire to return to ACPS for the 2022-23 school year.
The Department of Human Resources is asking all ACPS staff members to log into Employee Self-Service (ESS) to verify your contact information.
The deadline for ACPS staff to update this information has been extended to Jan. 31, 2022. We appreciate everyone’s continued efforts in safeguarding the health and safety of our students and staff.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been updating its COVID-19 guidance over the past month, and ACPS has made these updates to the information resources that families and staff can access on the ACPS Health & Safety Guidelines web page
Calendar Reminder: Teacher Work Day Jan. 28 • School Board Meeting Summary • ACPS Red Ribbon Award Winners
The ACPS community benefits year-round from the leadership of our school principals, and it is a pleasure to thank and highlight them during Virginia School Principal Appreciation Week, Jan. 8-14.
The Department of Human Resources is encouraging all ACPS staff to update their COVID-19 Vaccination documents to include their booster vaccination.
In response to the current increase in cases of COVID-19 in our area, ACPS may at times need to modify our contact tracing procedures to ensure timely communication of a potential exposure to students in a classroom.
ACPS is currently recruiting substitute educators. Our wonderful substitute educators are flexible, resilient and dedicated as they provide continuation in a student’s education.
The School Board will host a public hearing on the Combined Funds Fiscal Year 2023 budget on Thurs., Jan. 20, at its Board meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m., before transitioning to a Work Session on the FY 2023 budget at 7 p.m.
The safety of our students and staff is our number one priority when considering school closures during a winter weather situation. We take multiple factors into consideration, including regional closures, staffing, operations, and inclement weather.
Alexandria City Science Fair 2022: Volunteer Opportunity for Recertification Points • Calendar Reminder: MLK Day • ACPS Finding Fit Wellness Recipe Swap • ACPS Receives Funding for STEMinist Club for Middle School Girls • Many Ways to Communicate with ACPS
Our goal at Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) is to ensure the effective delivery of in-person learning to meet the needs of our students while also maintaining their safety, health, and well-being.
Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings Jr. held a webinar for staff on Thurs., Jan. 6. If you were unable to attend the all-staff webinar, please watch the meeting recording.
Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) welcomed new members to the Alexandria City School Board during a virtual induction ceremony on Jan. 4, 2022. The nine 2022-25 School Board members were elected in November 2021 and were sworn in to assume their responsibilities to adopt policy for the daily operation of schools and ensure that school laws are properly explained, enforced, and observed.
ACPS continues to implement health and safety measures for the 2021-22 school year to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our schools.
Alexandria City High School (ACHS) Librarian Laurel Taylor has been selected as one of two participants sponsored by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) in the American Library Association’s (ALA) 2022 Emerging Leaders program.
School Board Meeting Summary, January Partner & Volunteer Highlight: PTAC, FDA & CDC Approve Boosters for Ages 12-15
We have worked hard this fall and are ready to relax, spend time with friends and family and have fun, following all health and safety protocols! Best wishes for an enjoyable winter break to all ACPS students, staff and families.