We are asking ACPS parents and the wider community to come out and advocate for the City to fully fund the schools in this year’s budget, TONIGHT.
Budget Public Hearing at City Hall Tonight #TellCouncil
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Minnie Howard Student Named Earth Day Artist
Minnie Howard student Savannah Keough has been named the artist for this year’s Alexandria Earth Day. Savannah’s artwork will be on this year’s Earth Day T-shirts, posters and flyers in time for Earth Day on April 29.
Next T.C. Stadium Modernization Community Meeting set for March 21
ACPS wants to hear from all groups vested in the future design of the stadium on Tuesday March 21 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Rotunda on the second floor of T.C. Williams.
ACPS Launches Elementary Salad Bars to Boost Student Health and Wellness
Eight elementary schools across ACPS are set to get salad bars in the next few months. The first ‘Greens and More Bar’ was launched at Charles Barrett Elementary School on Friday.
Notice Anything New? ACPS Has Launched the New Website
ACPS launched its new division and school websites on Friday. The new site is focused around two concepts: usability and accessibility.
ACPS is Asking You to Come out on March 13 to #TellCouncil to Fully Fund Our Schools
This week we are asking ACPS parents and the wider community to come out and advocate for the City to fully fund the schools in this year’s budget.
T.C. Grad Breaks World Track Record
Congratulations to T.C. Williams graduate Noah Lyles who became a world record holder on Saturday. Noah broke the indoor 300-meter world record at the USA Track & Field Indoor Championships. #TitanPride
One Fish, Two Fish…We Celebrated Dr. Seuss Day in Style!
Thursday was Read Across America Day. Staff, students and families had fun nurturing a love of reading in multiple languages.
Superintendent Honored for Work in Closing the Achievement Gap
Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley has been honored as one of the top leaders in the region making a difference in education.
ACPS is Launching a New Website March 3
ACPS will be launching a new website this Friday, March 3. The new website focuses on two criteria – usability and accessibility.
School Board Approves Combined Funds Budget Needed to Fund Schools
The Alexandria City School Board voted to approve a Combined Funds Budget of $286.1 million on Thursday night. “Now is the time for our funders to demonstrate a relentless commitment to public education by fully funding this budget at the requested level,” said the Superintendent.
Additional Funds Allocated to Patrick Henry Project
The School Board has transferred $5.7m to the Patrick Henry School Project, taking the final cost to $48.2m.
Two Schools Get $1,000 Awards for Encouraging Health and Wellness
The Marine Corp Marathon sponsor has donated $1,000 each to James K. Polk and George Mason Elementary Schools in recognition of their high-levels of participation in last year’s Kid’s Run.
What is ACPS Doing to Support Our Immigrant Students?
Our role at ACPS is to keep our students safe and able to learn at all times. In light of recent discussions around immigration, ACPS has been taking actions to make sure that these values are upheld, in line with our policies on harassment, bullying, inclusiveness and equity.
Meet the Teachers Nominated for the Washington Post Teacher of the Year Award
Meet the first half of the teachers nominated for The Washington Post Outstanding Teacher Award. Next week we will introduce the second half of the teachers that were nominated in the run up to the announcement of the overall ACPS winner, which will be announced in March.