Are you set up to receive email and text messages from ACPS in case of winter weather schedule changes? Learn the best ways to stay informed and get connected.
A Reminder How to Stay Informed During Winter Weather Emergencies
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Do You Know How to Stay Informed During Winter Weather Emergencies?
Are you set up to receive email and text messages from ACPS in case of winter weather schedule changes? Learn the best ways to stay informed and get connected.
Nominate a Teacher for the 2017 Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 Teacher of the Year Award. Details of the nomination process, instructions and required materials are listed here to help you with making your nominations. Nominate a teacher today!
ACPS Schools Recognize Veterans Day Through Reflective, Educational Activities
In honor of Veterans Day, ACPS held special activities in our schools to recognize and honor veterans of the U.S. military.
Meet Your School’s Public Relations Liaison
Meet the new Public Relations Liaison for your child’s school. Stay on top of all the happenings at your school via your school’s social media.
ACPS Marks National Bullying Prevention Month
ACPS is raising awareness about bullying and is committed to bringing an end to bullying in our school division. Throughout the month of October, staff at every school are engaging students in activities that educate, inform and empower students to recognize and respond appropriately to bullying behavior.
This Weekend’s Community “Big Dig” Kicked off Work on the New Maury Schoolyard
The community united this weekend to begin the work to renovate the Matthew Maury Elementary School schoolyard.
Maury Schoolyard Work Begins
Work started this week on the Matthew Maury Schoolyard Project that aims to create a state-of-the art playground at the school.
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.
Schools Celebrate Spring with Strawberries and Greens from School Gardens
Students at Charles Barrett, Jefferson-Houston, Lyles-Crouch, MacArthur, George Mason Elementary School, Maury and Mount Vernon enjoyed strawberries and greens grown in their own school gardens in celebration of Strawberries and Greens Day.
Teachers Honored for Specialized Instruction Work at 30th Annual Awards
Teachers from T.C. Williams, Francis C. Hammond, Cora Kelly, John Adams and Matthew Maury were honored for their work with students with disabilities at a reception and awards ceremony on Thursday evening.
Schools Raise Thousands Through Spring2ACTion
School PTAs, community members and groups across Alexandria City Public Schools participated in Spring2ACTion on Wednesday, April 20. The result: more than $953,000 to upgrade technology, fund field trips and special programs, build library resources and renovate classrooms and playgrounds. Here is a snapshot of the results.
Rain Fails to Dampen Spirits at the White House Egg Roll
Matthew Maury Elementary School students, staff and parents braved a dark, rainy morning to participate in the White House Egg Roll. The weather didn’t put anyone off and there were smiles and signed eggs all around!
Maury Families and Teachers Select Design for Virginia’s First Ever REAL School Garden
Matthew Maury Elementary School has kicked-off the design process for the new learning garden that will be part of their Playground Initiative project.
Meet the Teachers Nominated for The Washington Post Outstanding Teacher Award
Meet the next round teachers nominated for The Washington Post Outstanding Teacher Award. We are introducing each school’s nominee in the run up to the announcement of the overall ACPS winner.