Read excerpts from “Journey of the Titan: T.C.’s International Academy Students Share Their Stories,” which tells the stories of 97 amazing young men and women who came to the United States from all over the world with the simple hope of a better life.
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Extended School Year Students Build Community Connections
Secondary students in the Extended School Year (ESY) program teamed up with Greenstreet Gardens to add life to summer school and growth community connections.
Congratulations to the 31 T.C. Williams Summer School Graduates
Congratulations summer school graduates of 2016! View photos from Thursday’s graduation ceremony. Full graduation numbers will be coming soon.
Donate to the ACPS Back-to-School Supply Drive
Help students-in-need get their school year off to a great start by donating new supplies to the ACPS Back-to-School Supply Drive.
Superintendent Leads Opening of Partner-Funded Computer Lab
Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley celebrated the opening of the new computer lab at the Ruby Tucker Family Center on Thursday by telling the audience that projects like this are about seeing every student succeed.
Get Ready to Save: Three-Day Sales Tax Holiday August 5-7
Get your shopping list ready so that you can take advantage of the three-day sales tax holiday. Shoppers will be able to purchase qualifying school supplies, clothing and footwear without paying sales tax.
Three Celebrated as Outstanding Leaders and Innovators in 40 Under 40 Awards
Congratulations to ACPS employees Seth Kennard and Michael Suppa, and Alexandria City School Board member Chris Lewis for being named among the rising stars of Alexandria.
ACPS Announces Free and Reduced School Lunch Qualifications
Special Education Video Series: Public Safety Considerations for Children with Autism
The ACPS Special Education Parent Resource Center has compiled a series of videos about topics of interest to parents of students with special educational needs. View the final video in the series in English, Spanish, Amharic and Arabic.
Cyber Summer Camp Welcomes High Profile Visitor
ACPS summer camps welcomed a high profile visitor this week. View all the fun they had at both the cyber and music camps.
ACPS Selects Contractor for Maury Schoolyard
ACPS has selected a contractor for the Matthew Maury Schoolyard Project. Work on the project by F.H Paschen Tectonics is set to begin in the next couple of weeks and the playground is scheduled for completion by late fall.
Summer Learning Programs Keep Students Engaged and Learning
Teachers and students of all ages show summer learning can be fun. From T.C. Williams students, to Young Scholars and Language Academy participants, students are engaging in summer learning programs at ACPS.
Reminder: Review Your School on GreatSchools.org Today
Did your child have a great teacher who really made their year? Are you happy with your experience at your ACPS school? Help spread the good word by leaving a review of your school on GreatSchools.org today.
ACPS Celebrates 39 Recent Retirees
ACPS honors the 39 employees who retired in 2016 for their service to our students, our schools and our community.
Share a Review of Your School Today
Before you completely check out for the summer, take a moment to rate your school. Your ratings and comments help shape the public profile of your school, so add your voice to the mix.