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Jefferson-Houston Receives Prestigious National Recognition for Counseling
Jefferson-Houston joins Francis C. Hammond and George Washington Middle Schools as the latest ACPS school to be recognized for its counseling program.
Francis C. Hammond Wins Virginia Breakfast Challenge
Francis C. Hammond wins the Virginia Breakfast Challenge for its incredible gains in student participation in the Breakfast in the Classroom program.
Lyles-Crouch Principal Patricia Zissios Receives Award of Excellence
Patricia Zissios, principal of Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy, has been honored with the Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals Don Lacey Award for Excellence
Maury Music Teacher Named ACPS Teacher of the Year
Matthew Maury Elementary School’s music teacher Laura Koss has been named 2017 ACPS Teacher of the Year and finalist for The Washington Post Outstanding Teacher of the Year.
Mount Vernon Principal Named ACPS Principal of the Year
Mount Vernon Community School principal Peter Balas has been named as ACPS Principal of the Year and a finalist for The Washington Post’s 2017 Principal of the Year.
Your Feedback is Wanted About the Student Code of Conduct Guide
We are looking for feedback on the Student Code of Conduct, the guide for students, families and staff that provides a uniform code of conduct that sets expectations for students for attendance and behavior. Please take the brief survey online.
ACPS Student Scientists Win Big at Regional and State Science Fair Competitions
Fifty-three ACPS science fair projects won awards at the Northern Virginia Regional Science Fair. Three projects advanced to the state-level, where Ana Humphrey took second place in the Physics category. Two teams will advance to a national science fair for middle school students in June. See the full list of winning projects and the students behind them.
Kindergarten Registration Begins This Week with a Special Kick-off Event
Reminder: Kindergarten registration for the 2017-18 school year begins with a Special 2017 Registration Kick-off Event on Tuesday, April 18, from 3 to 7 p.m. at all elementary schools. Watch a video showing what it is like to be in kindergarten.
New Cora Kelly Principal Appointed
Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley has appointed Jasibi Crews-West as the new Principal of Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology.
Superintendent to Represent K-12 Schools on Governor’s Panel
Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley has been invited to represent K-12 schools on an advisory committee set up by Governor Terry McAuliffe.
Jefferson-Houston Student Places Fourth in State-Level National Geographic Bee
Jefferson-Houston seventh grader Pablo Vega has demonstrated the global nature of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, placing fourth in the state level of the National Geographic Bee.
Mount Vernon Celebrates Bike Safety Program with Road Trip
Mount Vernon Community School third-grade students, accompanied by Principal Peter Balas, School Board Chair Ramee Gentry and Vice Mayor Justin Wilson, hit the road last week to celebrate the successful completion of the Bicycling in the Schools (BITS) pilot program.
ACPS Advocates Honored by Alexandria Commission for Women
Becoming mothers to sons with Autism propelled Yolanda Carrasco and Mildred Rivera into advocacy and leadership roles as volunteers with ACPS. The pair has now been honored at the 2017 Salute to Women Awards Celebration held by the Alexandria Commission for Women.
Redistricting Implementation Plan Presented to the School Board
A plan for implementing the new school boundaries was presented to the School Board on Thursday evening. View the presentation and plan.