We look back at some of the memorable highlights for our school division in 2016. Take a moment and enjoy. Happy New Year!
All Staff Will Need ID Badge to Enter Central Office in the New Year
All staff will be required to wear their ACPS identity badge as they enter Central Office from the New Year.
Five Athletes, including 1971 football star and Olympic Coach, Inducted into Hall of Fame
On February 10, 2017, Alexandria City Public Schools will induct five outstanding athletes, including a star player of the 1971 State Championship football team memorialized in Remember the Titans and a student from the all-black Parker Gray High School who went on to coach for the Olympics, into the Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame will also honor a highly successful track coach and former Athletic Director of T.C. Williams High School.
Professional Development Highlights: Grammar Made Easy, Child Interactions and First Aid
ACPS offers hundreds of courses for staff. Each week, ACPS Insider will highlight a few of the most relevant courses.
School Board Requests $46m More for Swing Space in Final Approved Capital Improvement Program Budget
The Alexandria City School Board voted to add $46 million to the Capital Improvement Program Budget for FY 2018-27 to fund the purchase and retrofit of office space to be used as temporary swing space accommodating staff and students during the modernization program of other school buildings.
ACPS Facilities and Learning Goals on Target for First Year
ACPS met, improved upon or remained consistent across 92 percent of all targets for the Facilities and Learning Environment goals set for the first year of the ACPS 2020 Strategic Plan, according to data released on Thursday.
ACPS Begins T.C. Williams Principal Search
ACPS has begun the search for the new principal of T.C. Williams High School. The position was posted with multiple agencies and newspapers across the United States this week.
Academic Calendars for 2017-18 Approved by School Board
As 2016 draws to a close and you plan for 2017, we have news you can use: the School Board has approved the academic calendars for the 2017-18 school year. Take a look!
T.C. Williams Impresses Former, Present and Future Leaders From Across the U.S.
T.C. Williams High School welcomed an impressive group of former governors and state leaders on Thursday as part of an part of a fellowship program aimed at teaching them about public education.
Winter is Coming … Stay Informed about Weather Related Emergencies
Are you set up to receive alerts in case of winter weather schedule changes? Learn the best ways to stay informed and get connected.
Jefferson-Houston Welcomes New Assistant Principal
Jefferson-Houston welcomes Mojisola Adejumo into the school family as the new Assistant Principal.
Winter Break Is Just Around the Corner. Do You Know Your Schedule?
With winter break just around the corner, here is a quick reminder concerning time off over break.
Thinking About Retirement? Sign Up for January Workshop
If you are thinking about retirement, we have news you can use. Sign up for January 11 retirement seminar to learn more.
Professional Development Highlights: Using Number Worlds, Social Studies Collaborative Networks and Comprehensive Literacy 101
ACPS offers hundreds of courses for staff. Each week, ACPS Insider will highlight a few of the most relevant courses.
ACPS 2020 Health and Wellness Goals on Target in First Year
ACPS released data on the Health and Wellness goal of the ACPS 2020 Strategic Plan this week. See how we did in the first year of the plan.
AreUWithUs? Spread a Little Holiday Cheer by Spreading Our Holiday Messages
Help ACPS raise awareness of the role schools play in supporting a strong community by joining our Instagram campaign #AreUWithUs
School Board Nears Completion of Three-Year Policy Review
Read about the Superintendent’s commitment to upholding the School Board policies as the Alexandria City School Board nears the end of its three-year policy review.
Professional Development Highlights: Making ‘Writing Workshop’ More Authentic, Student-Centered Learning and the DBQ Project
ACPS offers hundreds of courses for staff. Each week, ACPS Insider will highlight a few of the most relevant courses.