The situation around the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve. Here are the latest updates as of March 10, 2020.
Coronavirus Update for March 10, 2020
Category: ACPS
Mongolian Throat Singing, Anyone? Welcome to One of T.C.’s More Unusual After School Clubs
The members are playing a part in keeping the ancient art form alive.
ACPS Teacher of the Year 2019-20 Nominees
Meet the next four of our 18 finalists! LaGina Gross from T.C. Williams Minnie Howard, Melanie Needels from Mount Vernon, Nicole Kertyzak from Maury, and Mary Breslin from George Washington Middle School.
Board Matters: Budget Priorities, Colocation and The High School Project
Catch updates on the School Board’s joint work session on the budget and colocation with City Council, and don’t miss out on an update around the educational vision for the high school.
Keeping Our Schools Coronavirus-Free
Find out what precautions we are taking to ensure that ACPS schools and offices remain clean and hygienic. Don’t miss our live, online information session on COVID-19 this Thursday, March 12, from 8 to 9 p.m. Plus, see what T.C. health sciences students are learning about coronavirus.
Back to School: Superintendent Shadows T.C. Williams Students for a Day
Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. returned to his alma mater to get a fresh perspective on school. See what he learned.
VOICES: An Enduring Love Story That Started at Parker-Gray
John and Beatrice fell in love against a backdrop of racial tension, when America was on the precipice of change. Listen as John and Bea reminisce about a life lived in Alexandria as we wrap up our Black History Month series.
Introducing Our Teacher of the Year Nominees for 2019-20
Each ACPS school has put forward their pick for our division’s annual crown. Only one will then go forward to the Washington Post’s annual Teacher of the Year competition. Meet our first four finalists from Charles Barrett, Cora Kelly, William Ramsay and Francis C. Hammond.
Towards a Greener Future: Replacing Styrofoam with Compostable Trays
ACPS has begun piloting the use of compostable trays to replace Styrofoam at T.C. Williams High School and our middle school cafeterias. Dishwashers are also being installed in our elementary schools where space allows, ahead of a switch to reusable materials.
Information About Coronavirus (COVID-19) Planning
In response to the public comments of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the growing concern about the impact of coronavirus in our community, we wanted to share the following information about ACPS’ coronavirus (COVID-19) planning.
School Board Approves Operating Budget That is Aligned with City Manager’s Proposal
The Alexandria City School Board approved an Operating Budget for the 2020-21 school year focused on supporting students socially, emotionally and academically, and that the City Manager has recommended that City Council fund in full.
Here Are the Top Five Books Checked Out of the T.C. Williams and Minnie Howard Library During the Last Five Years
How many of these books have you crossed off your reading list?
Sensory Room at Jefferson-Houston Given a Boost in Preschooler’s Memory
Daniel MacDonald spent many happy hours in this special place.
Board Matters: Family Engagement and Summer Plans
The School Board heard about how we are doing in engaging our families, the work we have completed on our facilities in the past quarter, and how our facilities will be updated over the summer.
Take a Bow: Two George Washington Students Involved in Production at The Kennedy Center
Eighth grade thespians Yahney-Marie Sangare and Sydney Payne helped write and perform a play about desegregation of a public school in Northern Virginia.