As hall sweeps begin to penalize tardy students, Essie Jones, the new PBIS events coordinator, plans to shift the narrative by rewarding students who are on time instead of punishing those who are not. Students who are present without being tardy for two straight weeks from Nov. 28 to Dec. 9 will have the opportunity to win a Regal movie ticket.
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‘Alive, but Dead’
In 2021, the Taliban invaded Afghanistan. Two ACHS students were there. They gave us a look into that traumatic day, and what followed.
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Students, Safety and the State of ACHS
When the beep of the loudspeaker sounds in the middle of third period, the room falls silent. Eyes flash up as everyone holds their breath. Just over a year ago, during the morning of October 6, 2021, the PA system notified a building of 10-12th graders that the school was placed in lockdown. As the lights were turned off and blinds were pulled, the lockdown bled into lunch. Some teachers continued with their lessons. Phone screens lit up, and the words “an abundance of caution” flooded the thoughts of thousands of kids behind locked doors. A few hours later, the student with a gun was escorted away by police with…
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‘We Want You For College’
The fall college admissions process is a very stressful time for students and parents. In an effort to make this process easier, the ACHS College and Career Center has been inviting colleges and universities to come and talk to our students about their establishments. These visits expose students to new colleges as well as give students opportunities to learn more about ones they’re already familiar with.
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Community Leader Remembered
On Thanksgiving Day 2022, at the annual Alexandria City Turkey Trot, late former mayor and ACHS (then- T.C. Williams) Athletic Director Kerry Donley was honored as his family served as Grand Marshals. Donley passed away unexpectedly in July of this year, and this event was just the latest effort to pay respect to this community leader.
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Lingua Latina Est Mortua
“Three of the same or two of two:” we’ve all heard it— the dreaded language requirements needed to graduate. And students are not lacking in options: Spanish, French, German, Chinese and Latin. Most of these departments have multiple teachers, but the two smallest, Latin and Chinese, have only one.
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The Six Pathways of Governor’s Health Sciences Academy
The Governor’s Health Science Academy (GHSA) at ACHS offers courses directed towards different medical career paths. The dual enrollment (DE) program offers six different pathways: Biomedical Informatics, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Medical Laboratory Sciences, Nursing, Sports Medicine and Surgical Technology. All ACHS students enrolled in the program are also enrolled at George Washington University, even though they take classes here.
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Chaos in AP Statistics
It’s not typical to witness a teacher confront a raw egg head-on, but this is exactly what Benjamin Buch’s AP Statistics class witnessed last Tuesday.
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2022 Athletic Hall of Fame
The annual Athletic Hall Of Fame ceremony took place in the Alexandria City High School auditorium on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 2:00 pm. ACHS held this ceremony to welcome the new additions to the Hall Of Fame and celebrate their achievements. ACHS focuses on honoring and showcasing the extraordinary talents of athletes, teams, and coaches through the Athletic Hall Of Fame ceremony.
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City Starts Enforcing Parking Restrictions on Scroggins
On October 24, the city of Alexandria began enforcing parking restrictions on the 2000 block of Scroggins Road between Quincy Street and Lynn Court, a popular parking area for ACHS students. The changes restrict parking to two hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with exemptions for residents.
