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Tucker Starts the 2016-17 School Year With Smiles All Around
Welcome back Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School students! Students and staff started the 2016-17 school year with lots of smiles. Tucker’s modified calendar meant they started the school year on Thursday. View photos and video from the first day. #ACPSfirstday
Superintendent Leads Opening of Partner-Funded Computer Lab
Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley celebrated the opening of the new computer lab at the Ruby Tucker Family Center on Thursday by telling the audience that projects like this are about seeing every student succeed.
Special Education Video Series: Public Safety Considerations for Children with Autism
The ACPS Special Education Parent Resource Center has compiled a series of videos about topics of interest to parents of students with special educational needs. View the final video in the series in English, Spanish, Amharic and Arabic.
ACPS Celebrates 39 Recent Retirees
ACPS honors the 39 employees who retired in 2016 for their service to our students, our schools and our community.
Recap the 2015-16 School Year in Video
As you head into summer break, take a look back at some of the highlights of the ACPS year in video.
T.C. Williams Celebrates Class of 2016 Graduates
T.C. Williams High School celebrated the graduation of 667 students on Saturday at a ceremony where the commencement address was given by U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King, Jr.
“Titans for the 21st Century” — U.S. Education Secretary Gives Commencement Speech at T.C. Graduation
U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King, Jr. inspires Class of 2016 graduates to be bold and resilient. Read his full speech and see video from the ceremony.
International Academy Celebrates Inaugural Graduating Class
The International Academy held its inaugural celebration of graduating seniors on June 9. The 102 students, who entered the program as freshman, are the first group to graduate the program. View photos from the celebration.
Students Honored at Art Showcase in School Board Meeting Room
Students were honored at an art showcase reception on Thursday night to celebrate the installation of their artwork in the School Board meeting room. Take a look at their outstanding work.
School Board Approves Final Budget Focused on High Academic Standards
The Alexandria City School Board approved the FY 2017 Final Combined Funds Budget for Alexandria City Public Schools on Thursday night. Thank you to the community who came out and supported us during the process.
School Board Votes on Some Redistricting Policies But Not Grandfathering
The Alexandria City School Board has voted on a series of redistricting policies that include class sizes and the designation of educational programs. Watch a video that explains the new policies and where we are in the process.
Governor Honors Two ACPS Schools with Distinguished Achievement Awards
Charles Barrett Elementary School and Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy were among 166 schools honored with the Board of Education Distinguished Achievement Award for 2016 in Governor Terry McAuliffe’s Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) program.
T.C. Williams Seniors Honored by C-SPAN for Documentary Film
Three T.C. Williams High School seniors, Jonathan Ibarra, Drew Jones and Rubaiyat Rhidoy, were recognized by C-SPAN for their documentary film, “The Cost of Justice,” which explores the failings of the for-profit prison model.
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.