Brandon Davis, Principal of Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology, was named Virginia’s 2016 Distinguished Principal of the Year in a surprise ceremony staged by his staff and students on Wednesday. Watch a video of the surprise event.
ACPS Welcomes New Coordinator of City-Wide Early Childhood Programs
ACPS welcomed a new Coordinator of City-Wide Early Childhood Programs this week. Michelle A. Smith-Howard will be overseeing the future expansion and direction of programs for preschool-age children.
Meet the Teachers Nominated for The Washington Post Outstanding Teacher Award
Each year The Washington Post hosts its Outstanding Teacher Award, which honors one teacher from each school division in the…
T.C. Williams Director of Student Activities Named to Part Time Commissioner Role
T.C. Williams High School Director of Student Activities Steve Colantuoni has been named as Commissioner for the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference. He will continue in his role as Director of Student Activities at T.C. High School while also serving in this new post.
Inaugural Spring Movement Challenge
Get ready, the ACPS Inaugural Spring Movement Challenge will begin on April 1. Participants will count daily steps taken from the entire day, not just while at work, from April 1- April 30.
Have Your Say About the Budget #TellCouncil
Sign up to speak to the City Council at the Budget Public Hearing on Monday, March 14. Have your say about the budget! #TellCouncil
ACPS Profiles a School Social Worker to Highlight National Social Work Month
ACPS is shining a light on Karima Wade, the social worker at Jefferson-Houston School who helps our children and families thrive while also working with other school counselors to make students aware of options around bullying.
Meet the Teachers Nominated for The Washington Post Outstanding Teacher Award
Meet the next round 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.
Parking Spaces for Central Office Staff and Visitors Have Changed
Parking spaces available for staff and visitor use at Central Office have changed. Please be aware of the new parking restrictions.
Nominate a Teacher for the Hispanic Teacher of the Year Award
ACPS is seeking nominations for the 2016 Victoria D. de Sanchez Hispanic Teacher of the Year award.
Chemistry Teachers: Apply for $6,000 in Scholarships and Grants
ACPS is seeking chemistry teachers as applicants for scholarship and grant opportunities worth up to $6,000 from the American Chemical Society.
School Board Budget Focuses on Finding Creative Solutions to Support Growing Student Population
The Alexandria City School Board adopted the FY 2017 Approved Combined Funds Budget for ACPS at a total of $275.8 million on Thursday night. Read more about the budget and how ACPS is addressing growing enrollment while maintaining a focus on high academic standards.
Meet the Teachers Nominated for The Washington Post Outstanding Teacher Award
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.
Theogony Receives Two Awards in Recognition of Outstanding Student Achievement
Congratulations to the student staff of T.C Williams High School’s Theogony magazine! Theogony has received two awards of recognition for outstanding student achievement in print and online journalism.
Free Books for Teachers Following Spring Library Sale
Beatley Central Library is offering teachers the chance to pick up free books for their classroom following their spring library sale as a way to say ‘thank you’ for the work you do with our students.
ACPS Celebrated Read Across America Day in Style
ACPS celebrated Read Across America Day with school reading activities, VIP guests and a social media contest. Congratulations to Lindsay Stuart, third-grade teacher at Jefferson-Houston School, who won $100 in books and literacy supplies for her classroom!