On December 5, in brilliant sunshine, ACPS families, School Board members and Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley took part in the Scottish Walk. We threw wrist bands to the crowds and got cheers and waves back! Thank you for coming out to cheer! #EveryStudent #CelebrateAlexandria
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It’s Budget Time!
It’s budget time. You can have your say at the Budget Forum this Thursday.
T.C. Williams Senior Awarded Top Latin Honor
T.C. Williams High School senior Jillian Schiele has been named as the 2015 “Spirit of the Virginia Junior Classical League.”
A Reminder How to Stay Connected During an Emergency
In light of recent events, please ensure you are aware of how to stay connected during an emergency.
ACPS 2020 State-of-the-Schools: Laying the Foundation for the Future
A State-of-the-Schools Message from Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley: Laying the Foundation for the Future.
Join Us for the Scottish Walk
Join the Superintendent and School Board in the Alexandria Scottish Walk on Saturday, December 5.
School Board Approves Extension of Redistricting Process to Late Spring
On Monday, the Alexandria City School Board voted to extend the process of redistricting by three months to tie in with the City of Alexandria’s budget process and allow for a fuller discussion around programming changes needed to ensure academic excellence. Read the community’s response on Twitter the next day.
T.C. Williams’ 50th Anniversary: 50 Years of Memorable Alumni in the Arts and Sciences
What do Ronald MacDonald, the Space Shuttle and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have to do with T.C. Williams? Take a look back at 50 great years of famous T.C. Williams alumni as we celebrate half a century since the creation of the high school. #TC50YearsOn
Hammond Principal Acknowledged for Community Work
Francis C. Hammond Middle School Principal Pierrette Hall has been given the Unity Bridge Initiative’s Selfless Service Award for being a bridge in the development of programs which empower youth and engage parents at her school.
Redistricting Review Committee Recommends Extension of Redistricting Process
The Redistricting Review Committee has recommended that the process of redistricting be extended until late spring to tie in with Alexandria City’s budget process and allow for a fuller discussion around programming changes needed to ensure academic excellence. Join Tuesday’s Twitter Town Hall to have your say.
Congressman John Lewis Leads Civil Rights Discussion at T.C. Williams
Congressman John Lewis, who marched in Selma with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1965, tells T.C. Williams students to be a headlight and not a tail light in life, as T.C. also acknowledges how far it has come.
iDashboard Adds New Layer of Accountability
ACPS launched its iDashboard this week, adding an extra layer of accountability and transparency to its presentation of numbers.
Jefferson-Houston School Picks up Prestigious Award for Architecture
Jefferson-Houston School has added to its collection of awards by winning the Platinum Award for Architecture given by the Virginia School Boards Association.
America’s Supernanny Visits ACPS to Boost Family and Community Engagement
America’s Supernanny Dr. Deborah L. Tillman answers parenting questions from ACPS families in honor of National Family Engagement Month.
Superintendent Announces Capital Budget Focused on Pre-K, Instructional Programming and Boosting School Capacity
Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley has unveiled a Capital improvement Program (CIP) budget that advances Pre-K, and increases elementary and secondary capacity through innovative programing and the addition of extra space.