Students from the International Academy at T.C. Williams High School have partnered with the Young Playwright’s Theater to adapt their unique stories of struggle and immigration published in a book last year into productions for the stage.
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John Adams’ Sympatico Students Compose New Work
Students in Alexandria Symphony’s Sympatico program at John Adams Elementary School are composing their own original work as part of a week-long intensive workshop this week.
View the Redistricting Policy Chart to See How Your Student Might be Impacted
New elementary school boundaries have been approved by the School Board and will be implemented in Fall 2018. In addition, School Board policies affecting whether a student is affected by redistricting or not have been implemented. View an interactive map and a policy chart to see how your child may be impacted.
Five Athletes, Including 1971 ‘Remember the Titans’ Team Captain, Inducted into Hall of Fame
ACPS inducted five outstanding athletes into the Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday night, including a star player in the 1971 State Championship football team memorialized in Remember the Titans and a student from the all-black Parker-Gray High School who went on to coach football in the Olympics.
Three ACPS Teachers Receive Highest Professional Teaching Honor
Congratulations to three ACPS teachers who have received or renewed their National Board Certification – the teaching profession’s highest mark of accomplishment.
ACPS Sees Success in Meeting Targets for First Year of ACPS 2020
ACPS met, improved upon or remained consistent across 93 percent of all key performance indicators in the first year of reporting of the ACPS 2020 Strategic Plan and its six goal areas.
Help ACPS Receive Extra Federal Funding
ACPS is eligible to receive additional federal funds, called Impact Aid, by identifying enrolled students with federal or military connections. We need your help in collecting this information.
Four Reflections Winners Move on to Compete at State Level
Four ACPS students advance to the the state level in the PTA Reflections art contest.
Sign Up for Summer School and Summer Enrichment Programs
See an overview of all the ACPS summer school and enrichment programs that will be offered for students from kindergarten through high school on campuses throughout the city.
School Counselor Spotlight in Honor of National Counseling Week: Susan Russo
In celebration of National Counseling Week, ACPS is shining a spotlight on Susan Russo, school counselor at Jefferson-Houston School.
Schools Hold Open Houses Ahead of Kindergarten Registration Launch
Schools are holding a series of open houses ahead of the start of the kindergarten registration process in April. View a list of tour times.
Community Engagement Process Begins Around T.C. Williams Stadium Modernization
The community engagement process around the modernization of the Parker-Gray Memorial Stadium at T.C. Williams High School begins this week with a city-wide community meeting.
School Board Votes to Approve New Elementary School Boundaries
The Alexandria City School Board has voted on a new elementary school attendance boundaries for Alexandria.
School Board Approves High School Ed Specs to Act as Guide for Future High School Construction Projects
The Alexandria City School Board has approved the Educational Specifications that will be used as a template when looking at future construction work around high school buildings. Also, learn how to join us for the first meeting in the next stage of the work around the Long Range Educational Facilities Plan.
School Board Votes on Redistricting Grandfathering Policies
The School Board voted to approve a series of policies on redistricting, including grandfathering, on Thursday evening. Understand the changes.