We’re now accepting applications for rising ninth graders to join the STEM Academy at Minnie Howard next school year. The deadline is March 27, 2020. Don’t miss your chance.
Category: ACPS
William Ramsay Elementary School Applauded for Improving Science Results
A program tailored to each individual student is reaping rewards.
“Forest” Concept Selected for New MacArthur
The School Board has voted to move forward with the “Forest” concept for the new Douglas MacArthur Elementary School building, citing its alignment with the community’s desire to have a strong connection between the school and nature.
Mindfulness is a Way of Life for Students at George Washington Middle School
Meditation, time for reflection, and a cell phone ban have made strides towards a calm classroom environment.
Black History Month is Our History Month
How well do you know the story of Alexandria?
He Didn’t Speak English Until Eight Years-Old — Now He’s the Winner of a Quarter-Million Dollar Scholarship
Wilmer Carranza gives thanks to his mother for the sacrifices she made and says she is the inspiration behind everything he does. Now, by becoming the first in his family to go to college, he hopes to create a legacy.
T.C. Williams Student Selected as Senator Tim Kaine’s Guest for State of the Union Presidential Address
JROTC Cadet Nicole Rosario-Flores met with the senator when he visited TC last month
“Phenomenal Experience” — T.C. Williams JROTC Cadet Attends State of the Union as Senator Kaine’s Guest
Nicole Rosario-Flores, a student at T.C. Williams High School, was picked by the senator after he visited the school last month.
Listen Up: T.C. Williams Alum Tracy Young Becomes the First Female to Win a Grammy in the Remix Category
Tracy Young, a groundbreaking talent, gives credit to the diversity of T.C. Williams for teaching her about the world.
Mark Your Calendars: Summer School Dates Are Out!
We encourage participation in our summer school programs to reduce learning loss, support students who are new to ACPS, and provide help for those who may need additional academic support.
VOICES: A Speech for Prosperity in Honor of Black History Month
Dr. Faye S. Gunn is the granddaughter of a Chincoteague Island sharecropper who was encouraged to build a better life for herself. Listen to her story, courtesy of the Alexandria African American Hall of Fame.
Ferdinand T. Day Students Take the World of LEGO Robotics by Storm
The work the Ferdinand T. Day students put into the LEGO Robotics Club has reaped many rewards, and now they are looking forward to receiving grant money from Amazon to expand the program.
Super Sub: See How Our Superintendent Fared as a Substitute Teacher for a Day
Dr. Hutchings’ visit to Lyles-Crouch kicked off the implementation of his plan to see all ACPS senior leadership spend at least one day each year getting back in front of students.
New, Searchable Online Program of Studies Now Available for Middle and High School Students
We’re excited to unveil a comprehensive list of more than 400 middle and high school courses for the 2020-21 school year, in our completely new, searchable online Program of Studies website. The process of academic advisement and course selection is beginning in all ACPS schools. Make sure you take a look today!
You Deserve This: Rosa Landeros Named a Living Legend of Alexandria
Our Parent Liaison has gone above and beyond to help support generations of families in our city. She has now been recognized for her tireless efforts to help families at Mount Vernon Community School.