Celebrating Our Support Staff of the Year Nominees

ACPS Support Staff

This year, for the first time, ACPS is recognizing an Outstanding Support Staff Member of the Year. This week we’re celebrating all of our nominees. Read what makes them outstanding. The winner will be announced in April.

What Impact Does Money Have on a Child’s Education?

Teacher reading to students in class

When we think of the things that have the biggest impact on the success of a child, we think about the teacher. So, following the School Board’s approval of the Superintendent’s proposed budget last week, we are asking, “Does money really make a difference?”

ACPS Announces Formal Exploration of Partnership with NOVA to Launch Early College Program

summer graduation 2018. students seated in caps and gowns

ACPS announced formal plans to take steps to partner with Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) on an Early College High School program as part of the new Connected High School Network to be set up through The High School Project. Early College will allow students the opportunity to graduate with an associate degree from NOVA at the same time as they graduate from T.C. Williams.

Going Forward: Implementing My Vision

Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. Implementing My Vision

Last week, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. shared his vision for how to make ACPS the best it has ever been. This week, he reviews the importance of implementing that plan to bring it to life.

Brown vs. Board: It Takes a Community to Make a Difference

Secret Seven: Integrating Alexandria Schools

In our final article commemorating the 65th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education and Alexandria’s long journey to desegregation, we turn our attention to the community activism it took to made strides towards equity in Alexandria. Learn about the Secret Seven, a group of men resolved to end the systemic racism in Alexandria in the 1960s.

Secondary Students Choose from More than 400 Different Course Offerings

2019-20 Program of Studies

The course selection process for rising middle and high school students starts this week. ACPS offerings span the spectrum — from strong academic programming, college-level and credit-bearing courses, Career and Technical Education to college-readiness programs so that students have access to the courses, resources and supports they need to reach their goals for college, career and life. Learn more.