Three ACPS staff members have been recognized as Champions of Children in the first annual Children, Youth and Families Collaborative Commission Champions of Children Awards.
Three ACPS Staff Recognized as Champions of Children
Category: ACPS 2020
Congratulations to T.C. Williams Valedictorian and Salutatorian
ACPS is proud to have two homegrown students serve as the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for T.C. Williams High School’s graduating class of 2017. Congratulations to Valedictorian Emily Ann Kiernan and Salutatorian John Asher Elkins.
Free Meals Available This Summer for All Children
Did you know that free meals will be available this summer to Alexandria residents 18 years and younger at 28 sites throughout ACPS and the City of Alexandria? Learn where to find free meals this summer and spread the word.
Charles Barrett Students Raise More Than $10,300 to Help Schools in Need
Charles Barrett Elementary School’s Adopt-a-Gym program has raised more than $10,300 to endow schools in need with equipment to run P.E. programs that help students develop lifelong healthy fitness habits. They were so successful that they were able to donate more than $1,000 of that sum to Alexandria’s Carpenter’s Shelter.
Jefferson-Houston Now an International Baccalaureate (I.B.) Middle Years Programme School
Jefferson-Houston School is now an authorized International Baccalaureate (I.B.) World School for the five-year Middle Years Programme (MYP). It became an authorized Primary Years Programme (PYP) school in 2015.
Thank a Teacher This Week
It’s that time of year when we express our thanks and gratitude to the teachers and staff. See how some of our schools celebrated last week and get ideas for how you can celebration teachers and staff this week, as part of National Teacher Appreciation Week.
Gear Up for Walk and Bike to School Day on Wednesday
Participate in National Bike and Walk to School Day on Wednesday and learn about bicycling and pedestrian safety and education initiatives happening in and around our schools.
Time is Running Out to Take the ACPS 2020 Survey
Let your voice be heard—take the ACPS survey today. Time is running out to give feedback to ACPS. Don’t miss out!
Don’t Miss Out on Taking the ACPS 2020 Survey
Time is running out to give feedback to ACPS. Don’t miss out! Take the survey today!
Superintendent Leads Opening of New Maury Schoolyard
Matthew Maury Elementary School celebrated the opening of their new playground on Friday with a balloon-filled ribbon cutting ceremony.
ACPS Needs to Hear from You: Take the ACPS 2020 Survey
If you only take one survey this year, make it this one! ACPS is seeking community feedback on the implementation of its ACPS 2020 strategic plan. Make your voice heard.
Jefferson-Houston Receives Prestigious National Recognition for Counseling
Jefferson-Houston joins Francis C. Hammond and George Washington Middle Schools as the latest ACPS school to be recognized for its counseling program.
AVID System Making Significant Strides in Closing the Achievement Gap
The highly successful Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program is playing a key role in closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every student succeeds.
Superintendent Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley has appointed Michael Herbstman as the new Chief Financial Officer.
ACPS Launches Elementary Salad Bars to Boost Student Health and Wellness
Eight elementary schools across ACPS are set to get salad bars in the next few months. The first ‘Greens and More Bar’ was launched at Charles Barrett Elementary School on Friday.