Sterling Johnson — a soft-spoken football player — says he came into his own while a student at T.C. Williams and credits his coaches and counselor, Stacy Morris, for helping him graduate.
VOICES: New T.C. Graduate Sterling Has the Midas Touch
Author: ACPS
Valedictorian and Salutatorian Reflect Wide Range of Academic Opportunity at T.C.
Jackson du Pont, who is passionate about history and international relations, was the valedictorian, while Jonah Raphael Horowitz, who excelled in math was this year’s salutatorian. This fall Jackson will head to Yale University to study global affairs and Jonah will head to Amherst College, to possibly follow a career in science or medicine.
See Where Our Record Number of College-Bound Students are Heading
This fall, 561 students from T.C. Williams High School will be heading off to college, several of whom will be going to some of the top colleges in the United States. We wish them all the best!
What Does the Budget Mean for Your Child’s Educational Experience Next School Year?
The Alexandria City School Board has passed a budget that focuses on ensuring all classrooms have the teachers and materials they need to match growing enrollment, while attracting and retaining the best teaching staff for the future. But what does it mean for your child?
Budding Artists Show Off their Masterpieces in Gallery Walks
Students were honored at an art showcase reception on Thursday night to celebrate the installation of their artwork in the School Board meeting room. Watch a video with highlights from the event and learn about the 160 additional student art pieces celebrated in Alexandria this month.
Join us for a Virtual Tour of the New Patrick Henry School Construction Site
This month marks the one-year anniversary of the start of construction of the Patrick Henry school and recreation center. Get an inside look at the construction site and building through a fun and fast-paced video tour and learn about major work that will take place this summer. Watch out for that mud!
Free Meals Available for All Children This Summer
This summer, free meals will be available to all Alexandria residents 18 years and younger at 31 sites throughout ACPS and the City of Alexandria. Find out where and spread the word.
New Vision for T.C. Athletics and Activities
With a director and two new assistant directors positions – one focused on the daily operation of student athletics and one focused on strategic outreach – the enhanced leadership team will grow opportunities in line with the strategic goals of the high school and the school division, creating ongoing partnerships and increased opportunities for athletic and extracurricular activities.
School Climate Specialist Named Champion of Children
ACPS School Climate Specialist Gregory Baldwin will be recognized as a Champion of Children in the annual Children, Youth and Families Collaborative Commission Champions of Children Awards.
Celebrating Hands-On Learning Through Community Service
Join us to celebrate a year of student service learning on Wednesday, June 6 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the George Washington Middle School library. Learn how students tackled real-world issues, learned academic and civic skills and connected with their community.
T.C. Williams Students Excel in Civics and Science
Congratulations to T.C. Williams junior Ana Humphrey, who won Best in Category at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and to junior Aidan White, who took first place in his category at states in the National History Day competition and heads to nationals next week.
Help Honor Our Awesome Staff by Launching a Scholarship in their Name
Each spring, the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria teams up with families and community members to host parties as a way of honoring exemplary ACPS staff and raising scholarship funds. View the list of parties and buy tickets or make a donation online to help meet the $3,000 threshold for a scholarship in an honoree’s name.
VOICES: Old Enough to Wear Orange and Make a Difference
Despite some critics saying ten-year-olds can’t make a difference, fifth-graders Carter Anderson, Henry Gibbs and Liz Peyton aren’t backing down. After the tragic Parkland school shooting in February, these Alexandria students decided they needed to get involved and make a difference.
Early Identification Program Changes the Course of the Lives of First Generation College Students
Last week, class of 2018 Titans Ceairah Britt, Veronica Buabeng, Jose Castanaza, Tijea Cook and Janaka Miles graduated from George Mason University’s Early Identification Program (EIP) through a partnership with ACPS.
New Jefferson-Houston School Principal Announced
Former instructional coach at George Washington Middle School and current resident principal in D.C. Public Schools, MScott Berkowitz, has been appointed principal of Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 School.