T.C. Williams seniors Francy Carera-Paz, Nana Adwoa Osei-Bonsu, Celeste Claudio, Chris Waddell, Brooke Teferra and Subinuer Aikebaier share their stories about their college choices and what shaped their decisions.
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GW Teacher Wins Virginia Lottery’s “Super Teacher Award”
George Washington Middle School career and technical education teacher Sybil Currie-Boyd won the Virginia Lottery Super Teacher award in a surprise assembly of sixth-grade students, faculty and guests last Monday. See a video of her reaction during the surprise.
Need a Little Light Relief Before SOLs?
The SOLs are a serious business, but staff at Douglas MacArthur Elementary School helped to lighten things up for their students. Students across ACPS: get plenty of rest, a good breakfast, put on comfortable clothing, get to school on time, but more than anything, watch this video and smile!
School Board Votes to Move Ahead With Preferred Design Option for Patrick Henry Project
The Alexandria City School Board voted to move ahead with option A-1 for the design of the new school and recreation center at Patrick Henry at the School Board meeting on Thursday evening.
T.C. Williams Seniors Benefit From Internships at U.S. Patent and Trademark Office through Urban Alliance
ACPS celebrates its successful partnership with the Urban Alliance, which provides T.C. Williams seniors with professional internships at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
T.C. Williams Crew Teams Continue Winning Streak
The T.C. Williams High School crew team captured two state titles plus one silver and two bronze medals at the Virginia Scholastic Rowing Championships on May 14.
Congratulations to T.C. Williams College-Bound Students
A total of 331 students from T.C. Williams are college-bound in the fall, including several who have made it into the top colleges in the United States. See where they are heading.
We Want to Hear From You #YourVoiceCounts
Please spend a few minutes to help us ensure the success of our school division and the ACPS 2020 Strategic Plan by taking a short survey to give your feedback about several important issues that affect our schools. The survey is available in English, Spanish, Amharic and Arabic. You have until June 5 to share your feedback. #YourVoiceCounts
Thank you to NASA for Supporting our All Alexandria Reads Event
Noah Petro, a moon geologist from NASA Goddard, came out to speak as part of our our joint month-long campaign with Alexandria Libraries to get the whole city reading about space for #AllAlexRead.
Take a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Work of Our Speech- Language Pathologists
Watch a video about the work of our ACPS speech-language pathologists, in celebration of Better Hearing and Speech Month.
Special Education Video Series: Increase Your Family Engagement
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 fifth video in the series in English, Spanish, Amharic and Arabic.
Thank You for Supporting ACPS During the Budget Process
ACPS gives a HUGE thank you to everyone who supported us during the budget process this year. On Thursday, May 5, Alexandria City Council passed the budget for the next year, which included generous support for our growing schools.
Student Composer Wins Second Place in National PTA Reflections Competition
Eighth grade G. W. Middle School student Jonathan Morgan Petrini wins Award of Excellence in Music Composition at the national level for his classical composition for piano.
One Giant Moon Step to Fun This Tuesday
Join us on Tuesday, May 10 for a special night of moon discovery with NASA Goddard moon geologist Noah Petro, then a showing of one of the best family space alien movies of all time all as part of the month long All Alexandria Reads celebration.
How to Succeed in Standards of Learning (SOL) Non-Writing Tests: Grades 3-12
Students at all ACPS schools will sit for the Standards of Learning (SOL) Non-Writing tests beginning Tuesday, May 17 and ending by Friday, June 17. Learn how to check testing dates, access online practice tests and more.