Last Thursday, the School Board celebrated the outstanding individual, group, organization and business volunteers for the important roles they play in supporting our students and schools.
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Kathy remembers her first day in a U.S. school, she was just eight years old, had just arrived from Honduras, and spoke no English. Two years later, Kathy is now working on the same level as her English speaking peers, is a model student, and excels in math. In this episode of VOICES, English learning teacher Katie Knowles talks with Kathy about that scary first day of school, missing tamales and her dreams for the future.
Set a reminder to participate in Spring2ACTion this Wednesday and support our students, our schools and the organizations that support them. View the list and donate online today.
Learn about kindergarten and middle school prep, free drama and music camps, online learning opportunities for high schoolers, and more.
There is just one week left to take the survey before it closes on Monday, April 30. The survey gives ACPS an idea about what we are doing right and what we can do better. Don’t miss out on the chance to let your voice be heard and encourage others to do the same.
Nominated by her students, National Board Certified Teacher Laura Simons was also our nominee for The Washington Post Outstanding Teacher of the Year.
Jesse Mazur has been named ACPS Principal of the Year and a finalist for The Washington Post’s 2018 Principal of the Year. Learn why and see highlights from the surprise announcement.
Hear from each of the teachers nominated for the ACPS Teacher of the Year Award why they teach, in their own words.
Homegrown Titan and 1974 T.C. graduate Michael Hughes returned to his alma mater 25 years ago as the head track coach. He has just been named 2018 Winter All-Met Coach of the Year for Boys Indoor Track and Field by The Washington Post.
Here is your chance to let your voice be heard. ACPS is seeking community feedback on our division as a whole and on the implementation of the ACPS 2020 strategic plan.
A cold, damp morning didn’t keep our students away from a chance to roll eggs on the White House lawn last Monday.
Meet the final group of exceptional teachers nominated for The Washington Post Outstanding Teacher Award. The overall Washington Post winner and the ACPS winner will be announced next week.
If you know an exceptionally skilled and dedicated Hispanic teacher, nominate them for the annual Victoria D. de Sánchez Hispanic Teacher of the Year Award for Northern Virginia. Recipients will receive a $2,000 award and be recognized at a ceremony on May 30.