News and Announcements

Developing the ACPS budget is a year-round process involving everyone. Learn how you can get involved and why it is important.

As the redistricting process gets under way this fall, ACPS would like to inform you about some proposed changes. The implementation of the new boundaries is likely to be pushed to the fall of 2018 to align with the opening of the new Patrick Henry School, West End school and pre-K center.

Want to help to create a workplace wellness program that works for you? Take 10 minutes to participate in the ACPS Finding Fit survey.

ACPS welcomes Joseph Makolandra as our new Chief of Human Resources

ACPS welcomes new Director of Budget and Financial Systems to help lead the annual budget development process for the Capital Improvement Program and the Combined-Funds Budget.

Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley sends a message to all ACPS staff at the start of the 2016-17 school year.

The School Board has approved several changes to ACPS policies regarding staff/student interactions. These policies impact online and classroom settings. Please take the time to make sure you are aware of the policy changes.

ACPS is in the process of reviewing the building at 1701 N. Beauregard Street as the possible site of a new elementary school.

ACPS has seen significant progress in closing the achievement gap among all groups of students in Standards of Learning tests, while maintaining the huge gains made divisionwide last year. Read the results and spot our ‘Closing the Gap’ sign around the City.

Results of the ACPS 2020 survey are now public. They show that the public believes ACPS provides academic excellence for students but also highlight areas that still need work.

On July 1, the law in Virginia changed regarding school emergency drills. Make sure your school building or classroom is in compliance.

ACPS will be moving to an electronic flier distribution system from August 19, 2016. Read more about the flier distribution process and how to submit fliers electronically.

This June, the School Board approved several changes to ACPS policies regarding media and communications. Some of these policies have a big impact on how we operate in emergency situations and situations where the media is involved. Take the time to make sure you are aware of these important policy changes.

Help students-in-need get their school year off to a great start by donating new supplies to the ACPS Back-to-School Supply Drive.

ACPS welcomes new Director of Talent Development, Dr. Debra Lane, to lead the development and implementation of the ACPS Professional Learning Community.

Help spread the good word about ACPS and shape the public profile of our schools by encouraging positive reviews on GreatSchools.org.

ACPS has selected a company to carry out the design work for the update of the Parker-Gray Memorial Stadium at T.C. Williams High School and bring it into line with other modern sporting facilities across Northern Virginia.

The Alexandria City School Board has voted to adopt the next phase of the Long Range Educational Facilities Plan that sets out building expectations and the need for any future pre-K centers.

ACPS administration is asking all staff to add the ACPS 2020 Strategic Plan logo to their email signatures. Our goal…

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Water at all ACPS schools and buildings has been found to be well below the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) action level for lead.

ACPS said ‘thank you’ to its awesome partners by serving lunch on the patio outside Central Office.

T.C. Williams High School celebrated the graduation of 667 students on Saturday at a ceremony where the commencement address was given by U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King, Jr.

ACPS names a new Assistant Director of Health, Safety and Risk Management.

This week, Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley presented the progress ACPS has made on implementing restorative practices at T.C. Williams High School.

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.

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.

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.