Happy holidays from ACPS! Here are some fun and free ways to spend your holiday break here in Alexandria and in D.C.
Author: Haley Spencer
T.C. Williams Titan Awarded VSBA Exhibitors Scholarship
T.C. Williams High School senior Jay Falk has been awarded a 2017 Virginia School Boards Association Exhibitors Scholarship.
T.C. Students Develop App to Help Teens Cope with Anxiety
Four T.C. Williams students have developed an app to help fellow teens cope with anxiety and won the opportunity to present it at a national conference.
Give Thanks This Thanksgiving
As you prepare for Thanksgiving break November 22 through Novemer 26, here are some ways you can give back and support those in need.
T.C. Williams Green Team Finalists in National Competition
Two T.C. Williams students are among the top 16 teams in the U.S. competing in the 2017 Project Green Challenge this week.
Light Fixture and Bulb Swap Reduces Power Consumption by 74 Percent
ACPS is committed to sustainable environmental practices and we have expanded our efforts to implement energy efficiency initiatives that will have a positive impact on our environment.
Will You Have A Kindergartner in Fall 2018? Don’t Miss the Kindergarten Fair This Thursday!
Join us this Thursday to learn about kindergarten and elementary school options in Alexandria at the Kindergarten Fair.
Seven Ways to Live and Learn on Election Day
Tuesday, November 7 is Election Day, which is a day off for students and a work day for teachers. Here are seven ways for students to engage on Election Day.
Lyles-Crouch Recognized for Care of the Environment
Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy has been recognized for its efforts to encourage environmental stewardship in its students, participate in conservation efforts as a community and raise student awareness through hands-on experiences.
Your Input is Wanted on the 2018-19 Academic Calendars
The process to develop the 2018-19 Academic Calendar has begun and ACPS is looking for your feedback. Please take a few moments to review the draft calendars and submit your comments by November 17.
What if Your Children Couldn’t Eat at Home?
Take a moment to close your eyes. Think about every race, every age, think about yourself. Think about if your kids couldn’t eat at home. What would you do? One student at Francis C. Hammond is asking herself just this.
Meet Your Parent Liaisons | Conozca a sus Enlaces de Padres
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.
Help ACPS Meet the Needs of Our Families
Bring new or gently used backpacks, coats, jackets, hats and gloves to the ACPS Transportation Department on Saturday, October 14 to be donated to families in need. Non-perishable food items are also being collected.
T.C. Williams Senior Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
Congratulations to T.C. Williams High School senior Madeline Waldhoff, who has been named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist.
September is National Attendance Awareness Month!
Consistent school attendance is a key component in student success. Learn about the impact of inconsistent school attendance and what you can do to avoid it. Watch the video!