News and Announcements

Teachers are getting their first chance to discuss what ACPS 2020 means to them this week.

Have you ever dreamed you could do something with your students to increase student achievement but did not have the funding? ACPS is pleased to announce your chance to apply for a Teachers’ Dream Fund award.

Teachers are requested to submit student artwork for a chance to be published in the Children’s Edition of the local newspaper.

Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley has unveiled a Capital improvement Program (CIP) budget that advances Pre-K, and increases elementary and secondary capacity through innovative programing and the addition of extra space.

Find out an easy way to show your support for the ACPS mission, ‘Every Student Succeeds.’

Beatley Central Library is offering teachers the chance to pick up free books for their classroom following their annual library sale as a way to say ‘thank you’ for the work you do with our students.

The new Professional Learning Management System is live. Learn how to log in, find professional learning opportunities and register for a course.

Please welcome James Bermudez, a bi-lingual teacher who has previously taught in Egypt and Mexico, who starts as the new assistant principal at Mount Vernon Community School this week.

Support the Human Resources Department’s Annual Giving Campaign by donating to the United Way.

The Student Services department is seeking food donations to provide a Thanksgiving basket to ACPS families in need.

In honor of Veterans Day, every ACPS school is holding special activities to recognize veterans of the U.S. military.

Alexandria City Public Schools is launching the ACPS 2020 Strategic Plan, with the mission that Every Student Succeeds. This will be our roadmap over the next five years and guide everything that we do as a school division. Find out how you can show off your support for ACPS 2020: Every Student Succeeds.

Friday’s launch event for the ACPS 2020 Strategic Plan saw unprecedented community engagement as more than 2,000 people came out to celebrate the future direction of Alexandria City Public Schools. #EveryStudent

The ACPS 2020 Strategic Plan is our roadmap for Alexandria City Public Schools for 2015-2020. Learn more about each of the six goals of ACPS 2020 in these videos.

Starting November 16, ACPS will begin using a new Professional Learning Management System (PLMS). Download and save a copy of your ERO transcript before then.

Alexandria City Public Schools is inviting you to the launch of ACPS 2020, the biggest ACPS event of the year. This is a completely free event with something for everyone, including free pizza, drinks, entertainment and free bus transportation to and from the event. Come celebrate with us!

Next week sees the launch of ACPS 2020, the Strategic Plan that will guide the direction of Alexandria City Public Schools over the next five years. Learn more about the goals for ACPS over the next five years. #EveryStudent

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 Teacher of the Year Award. Details of the nomination process, instructions and required materials are listed here to help you with making your nominations.

ACPS is offering flu shots so that you can stay healthy during the winter season. Flu shots will be provided at the Central Office on November 5, 2015 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The process to develop the 2016-17 academic calendar has begun and ACPS is looking for your feedback. Please take a few moments to review the draft calendar and submit your comments.