Toy-making, Waterskiing Santa, a fantastical holiday and train display made of plant materials — these are just a few of the must-see items to add to your winter break punch list.
Fun Ways to Spend Your Winter Break
Category: Alexandria City High School
T.C. Williams One of Two Schools in State Recognized for AP Success
The record number of students at T.C. Williams who scored top grades in Advanced Placement tests this past year has led to ACPS being one of only two public school divisions in the state to be recognized for its achievement by the College Board.
Titan Tsunami Earns T.C. Williams the All-City Cup
Smashing through team records and setting personal bests, Titan swimmers have claimed the coveted Mayor’s Trophy for T.C. Williams High School for the first time in the history of Alexandria’s All-City Swim Meet.
Give Generously This Holiday Season — Sponsor an ACPS Student or Family
Each year this program ensures that students who would otherwise not receive gifts have a wonderful holiday season. Sign up to sponsor a student and help spread holiday cheer.
New Way to Give Parents Greater Control Over Online Activities on School-Issued Devices
Newly launched Securly Parent Portal allows parents to monitor their child’s online activity outside of school and view their child’s keyword searches, sites visited and videos watched, and add additional restrictions. It also provides ACPS with improved monitoring tools to detect potential self-harm, cyberbullying and violence.
School Resource Officers Honored for Duties Above and Beyond
When School Resources Officers Gary Argueta and Johnny Larios reached out to a struggling student over a game of soccer at T.C. Williams High School last year, the last thing on their minds was being honored for their impact in changing student lives. The two, who openly admit they themselves could have ended up in a different place without similar support, are sharing the lessons they learned the hard way so that T.C. students don’t have to.
A Gift for Your Recipe Box: Titan Thanksgiving Taters
T.C. Garden Club and Culinary Arts students teamed up to bring a farm-to-table experience to students this Thanksgiving. See how they pulled it all together and get two sweet potato recipes for your own feast, compliments of Chef Scheuerman and the T.C. Culinary Arts students.
Will You Be the One to Change a Life?
As we prepare to break for the Thanksgiving holiday, here are words of thanks and gratitude from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. to each and every one of you — our families, our community members, our partners in the City of Alexandria and our community organizations. In order for our students to succeed, it takes each and every one of us. Thank you!
VOICES: Creating Leaders Through Military Discipline
This week, as we celebrate Veterans Day, T.C. Williams senior and JROTC Cadet Hannah Yee will be sworn into the U.S. Army. Hannah credits the T.C. Williams’ Army JROTC program with providing her with a solid foundation, turning her from a misguided kid a few years ago into a leader.
Educational Vision for the Future High School Presented to the School Board
Learn about the recommendation to the School Board on Thursday for an educational vision based on findings from community, staff and student listening sessions over the past four months, as presented by the project team from The High School Project: Inspiring a Future for Alexandria.
Board Matters: A Run Down of the Numbers
Thursday’s School Board meeting was heavy on facilities information with the presentation of the Superintendent’s Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget, a presentation of the long-awaited educational vision for The High School Project, an update on our enrollment numbers, plus a Board Brief on where to find facilities web pages.
Athletes From Six Decades Honored in Hall of Fame
ACPS inducted seven exceptional athletes into the Athletic Hall of Fame and honored a longtime basketball coach on Friday night. Now in its fifth year, the ceremony honors outstanding athletes for their exceptional contributions to the Titan legacy.
The Impact of Voting: From Morocco to Election Day Page
As a nine-year-old, Layla would tag along with her mother to the polls on Election Day in Meknes, Morocco. She would watch her mom put an “x” in a box and knew it was important, long before she understood why. Now a high school senior, Layla understands why. When the polls open this Tuesday, she’ll be helping Alexandria voters make their voices heard on Election Day.
Football Player from 1935 to be Honored in Hall of Fame
A football player from the first graduating class of the then George Washington High School in 1935 and a coach at GW from the 1950s are among those to be celebrated during the fifth annual ACPS Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony at T.C. Williams High School on Friday, November 2.
Afghan Girls Robotics Team Exchanges Ideas with Titan Robotics Team
Titan Robotics welcomed members of the Afghan Girls Robotics Team. They will be taking what they’ve learned to Afghan leaders to encourage them to support STEM education. Enjoy watching the Titans and their visitors in action.