As the year draws to a close, we take a look at some of the memorable moments at our schools and division in 2018. #ACPSmomentsof2018
…When we held the biggest celebration of the year:
…When we kicked off spring with snow:
Happy Spring! Enjoy your snow day tomorrow (3/21) GM. Sleep in and read a book. @ACPSk12 pic.twitter.com/bsbWzwq0zF
— GeorgeMasonPrincipal (@GMasonPrincipal) March 21, 2018
…When we said ‘Welcome back!’
…When we launched a whole new vision for the future:
Recently, students participated in focus groups to see what they thought the future high school experience in Alexandria should include. Here’s what they had to say.
Want to have your say? Take the High School Project survey: https://t.co/rLYJa7qBoj pic.twitter.com/TpiZqrGxLz— Alexandria City Public Schools (@ACPSk12) September 6, 2018
…When we lauded our most ambitious achievers:
Lesson from today: Go on and do #B19THINGS in your own way. For these @TCWTitans, it’s National Merit Scholarship Semifinals. #GoodLuck #EveryStudent pic.twitter.com/hmdvlq0C9C
— Alexandria City Public Schools (@ACPSk12) September 12, 2018
…When we celebrated our beautiful diversity:
America, The Beautiful. In English, Spanish and American Sign Language, from the beautiful students at Dual Language school @MVCSlearns @MVCSPrincipal pic.twitter.com/giLtYBvL7o
— Alexandria City Public Schools (@ACPSk12) September 17, 2018
…When we started a new legacy by remembering our past:
It’s official! The Alexandria City School Board has chosen Ferdinand Day Elementary School as the name for our new school on the west end. Day was the first black School Board Member in Virginia, and the first black School Board Chairman. pic.twitter.com/4FtlViZTJL
— Alexandria City Public Schools (@ACPSk12) February 23, 2018
T.C. choir @tcwchoir never disappoints. Singing civil rights anthem Lift Every Voice and Sing at the @FerdinandTDayES Dedication Ceremony. @TCWTitans pic.twitter.com/VX6Dz8K6cr
— Alexandria City Public Schools (@ACPSk12) October 18, 2018
…When we learned from our students:
Fourth grade @MVCSlearns national Braille champion shows @ABC7Kellye how to type her name in Braille. Full story coming soon. More abt Noa: https://t.co/Q9GiOPsk7V pic.twitter.com/tTt9ecQali
— Alexandria City Public Schools (@ACPSk12) October 23, 2018
…When we were inspired by the dedication of our teachers:
…When we opened our SECOND new school of the year:
And the @ACPSECC ribbon is cut! Thank you to everyone who made this happen! @CampagnaCenter @ACPSpreK @AlexandriaVAGov @DrHutchings @ACPScao @Hopkins_House @ACTforAlex @A_Silberberg More to come in the spring and summer. pic.twitter.com/p0AN2HKxkF
— Alexandria City Public Schools (@ACPSk12) November 30, 2018
…When we honored our athletes of years past…
…and rooted for our athletes of the past year:
Everyone welcome Coach Lisa Willis @Mindful_Dvlpmnt, #TeamUSA gold medalist & former @WNBA player, who will be coaching the @TCWTitans girls basketball team! 🙌🏀🔴⚪🔵 https://t.co/5YpZPyj7zJ @theladytitans pic.twitter.com/IPxsG1Y5hz
— Alexandria City Public Schools (@ACPSk12) September 10, 2018
…When we strengthened our team by giving joy to our students:
…When we opened new opportunities for our students to succeed:
…When we kicked off the holiday season:
…When we ended the year with a ‘thank you’ to our community:
This holiday season, we asked you to give generously to support our families who are struggling. You answered in a big way! Thanks to your generosity, 165 families will enjoy a bountiful holiday. This year we were able to help 33 more families than last year. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/CyqYbHRXf9
— Alexandria City Public Schools (@ACPSk12) December 17, 2018
We wish you a happy 2019!