The first School Board meeting of the school year was opened in style by the T.C. Williams High School JROTC and introduced the two new School Board representatives and discussed the upcoming High School Project vote.
Category: ACPS
Mount Vernon Play Garden Now Open!
It’s been eight years in the making but Mount Vernon Community School now has a play garden to be proud of.
Brain-Boosting Stationary Bikes Coming to All ACPS Elementary Schools
If ACPS’ Instructional Specialist for Health, Physical Education and Family Life Education achieves his goal, every elementary school in our division will have its own set of stationary bikes within two years.
Schools and City Agencies Partner in Unified Planning for 2025
Multiple city-wide organizations involved in supporting children and families have announced they will be partnering in the city’s first unified five-year planning process for Alexandria.
Schools Sparkle to Create a Great First Impression
Did you notice how sparkly our schools looked on the first day of school on Tuesday? ACPS used the first day of school to launch its First Impressions Campaign to ensure that all our schools are welcoming places for all our families — not just in the first week of school, but every day of the school year.
Did You Know You Can Impact School Board Policies?
One of the School Board’s main responsibilities is to adopt policies that impact your child’s school day. Learn how you can get involved in the process, and how the changes will affect you and your child.
A Welcome from the Superintendent of Schools
It was a GREAT #ACPSFirstDay all around! Hear our welcome message from Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. and see photos from around our schools on this beautiful day.
Enjoy Highlights from #ACPSFirstDay!
The first day of the 2019-20 school year saw smiling students, excited teachers and happy parents. And dozens of you shared your photos with us. Take a look!
Parents — Take Action Now So We Can Stay Connected All Year
We want to be able to communicate with you throughout the year, both in the case of an emergency and through regular school newsletters, texts and emails. We need you to do your part: make sure you return your Welcome Packet back to school forms, or complete them online.
How ACPS Will Contact You in an Emergency
Please take a moment to make sure you are briefed on our emergency notification procedures.
The Faces of Our ACPS Leadership
ACPS has a diverse and highly experienced leadership team. Meet the leaders of our school division: our school administrators, our Superintendent Leadership Team and our executive directors.
Seven Things You Can Do for a Strong Start to the New School Year
Want to get your child off to a strong start this school year? Here are our tips. And don’t forget to update your contact information so we can communicate with you!
Don’t be a Stranger! Stay Connected With Your School Throughout the Year
An engaged parent community is key to school success and we encourage all in our ACPS family to get involved and stay connected.
Four Options for the Future High School Presented to the School Board
The School Board will vote on the future of Alexandria’s high school educational programming on September 26. Get an update on the four options being considered.
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Program Expands to Patrick Henry
The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra (ASO) will expand its ASO Sympatico program to Patrick Henry K-8 School beginning in September.