ACPS’ efforts to incorporate more physical activity into our students’ school day just got a giant boost, thanks to grants totaling more than $35,000 from Running Brooke’s Move2Learn program.
Integrating More Movement into the Classroom
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Get Ready for Kindergarten Registration Season
If you are a parent or guardian of a rising kindergartner, plan to attend an open house and save the date for Kindergarten Registration Kick-off on April 11.
Get Inspiration from the Two Reflections Winners Headed to States
Congratulations to Adelaide Flint and Peyton Marcy, who will head to the state level of the National PTA Reflections Art, and the many other students who competed in the Northern Virginia district level contest.
Free Film Screening and Discussion for Day of Remembrance
Enjoy an afternoon of learning, compliments of the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History. On February 18 the museum will host a free screening of the film “Never Give Up! Minoru Yasui and the Fight For Justice,” in conjunction with the museum’s exhibition, “Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II,” in observance of the Day of Remembrance.
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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.
Help Us Celebrate Principals Appreciation Week
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has designated January 22 – 26 as School Principal Appreciation Week. Learn about fun ways to show your appreciation to your school principal this week.
Students: Submit Your Earth Day Artwork Entry by January 26
What does the statement, “Local Action, Global Impact” mean to you? Submit your visual representation of the theme in the Earth Day Artwork Contest.
Don’t Forget to Nominate a Teacher!
Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2018 Teacher of the Year award. Nominate a teacher today!
Reminder: Redistricting Notice of Intent Form Due Before January 15
If your family will be impacted by the new school boundaries that will go into effect in fall 2018, you must submit a Notice of Intent form before January 15. Get details.
Enjoy These Top ACPS Moments from 2017
We look back at some of the memorable highlights for our school division in 2017. Take a moment and enjoy!
Walking in a Winter Wonderland: Fun and Free Ways to Spend Holiday Break
Happy holidays from ACPS! Here are some fun and free ways to spend your holiday break here in Alexandria and in D.C.
Send Your Welcome Messages to the New Superintendent
We met incoming Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings Jr. in the video message he shared with us last week. Send him a message back and we will make sure it gets to him. Find out how.
School Board Selects T.C. Graduate as New Superintendent
The Alexandria City School Board has selected Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr., a graduate of T.C. Williams High School, as Superintendent of ACPS.
Updated Food Allergy Guidelines Focus on Allergy Awareness, Planning and Training
We have updated our food allergy guidelines to conform to best practice standards and move ACPS from an allergen-free to allergy-aware school system.
Join us for the Scottish Walk on December 2
Join the Interim Superintendent and School Board in the Alexandria Scottish Walk on Saturday, December 2.