Meet the next round of teachers nominated for The Washington Post Outstanding Teacher Award. We will be introducing each school’s nominee over the next several weeks in the run up to the announcement of the overall ACPS winner.
Celebrate Read Across America Day by Winning Books for Your Classroom
ACPS is celebrating Read Across America Day by giving away classroom supplies and books. Enter to win books for your classroom!
Nominate a Great Music Teacher for a GRAMMY Music Educator Award
Help us recognize our great ACPS music teachers by nominating them for a GRAMMY Music Educator Award.
Meet the Teachers Nominated for The Washington Post Outstanding Teacher Award
Meet the teachers nominated for The Washington Post Outstanding Teacher Award. We will be introducing them over the next six weeks in the run up to the announcement of the overall ACPS winner.
Nominate a Teacher for a Specialized Instruction Award
Do you know an ACPS teacher who has gone above and beyond and made a significant difference in the education of a child with a disability? Nominate them for the Harry Burke Awards & Anne Lipnick Inclusion for All Awards.
Help Create a Name for the New Wellness Program
ACPS needs your help in creating the name for a new Employee Wellness Program. The person who submits the winning name will receive a brand new Fitbit!
T.C. Williams High School Announces New Head Football Coach
T.C. Williams High School has announced the appointment of a new head football coach. James Longerbeam will start as Head Coach at T.C. Williams on February 16.
Congratulations to Three Teachers Who Received the Profession’s Highest Accomplishment
Congratulations to three ACPS teachers who have received or renewed their National Board Certification – the teaching profession’s highest mark of accomplishment.
ACPS 2015-16 Annual Budget Receives Two Prestigious Awards
ACPS receives two distinguished awards for the 2015-16 budget reflecting the dedication of our Financial Services staff on behalf of our school system and their exceptional commitment to outstanding financial management.
How Does Cultural Competence Affect Educational Equity?
Through cultural competence we can achieve educational equity by building relationships that support the learning process and identifying strategies that address each student’s unique learning needs.
ACPS Wins Recognition as a Healthy Place to Work
ACPS has been named as one of six organizations in Alexandria to be recognized for commitment to employee health and wellness, while its schools have also been recognized for their health commitments.
School Board Adjusts Redistricting Process but Holds Firm on Implementation Date
On Thursday, the Alexandria City School Board voted to extend the redistricting process into the fall of 2016. While the adjusted timeline alters the schedule for decision points in the process, it does not change the final implementation date for new boundaries. Read a full outline of the adjusted timeline.
ACPS Wants to Hear How We Are Doing From Our Licensed Staff in TELL Survey
ACPS launched the TELL survey for 2016 this week and is encouraging staff to make their voices heard.
School Counselor Spotlight in Honor of National Counseling Week: Bernadette Brown
In celebration of National Counseling Week, ACPS is shining the spotlight on Bernadette Brown, a seventh-grade counselor at George Washington Middle School.
Alexandria City Public Schools Named as Seventh Best School Division in Virginia
Alexandria City Public Schools has been named as the seventh best school division in Virginia according to a rankings website that rates school systems based on teaching statistics and feedback from students and parents.
Plant a Tree with Your Students
ACPS teachers are being provided with free trees to plant with their students.