The ACPS Finding Fit Spring Health Challenge: In Search of the Healthiest Bunch launches today! This week’s focus: nutrition—consume five fruits and vegetables each day and track your progress. Join the quest to find the healthiest bunch in ACPS and develop healthy habits in the process.
K-2 Educators and Administrators: Participate in Textbook Review May 3 and 4
Teachers, instructional specialists/coaches and administrators serving students in grades K-2 are invited to attend vendor presentations and Q&A sessions on textbook and instructional materials. Participate in sessions for the K-2 Reading (all elementary school) and K-2 Spanish Language Arts (for Dual Language schools) programs.
Teachers Qualify to Teach Kennedy Center Arts Program
Nine teachers from ACPS have become certified in the Kennedy Center’s Changing Education Through the Arts (CETA) program.
Join the First Open Enrollment Session on May 3 at T.C. Williams
The first Open Enrollment Information will take place on Wednesday at T.C. Williams from 3 to 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. Come and meet healthcare vendors, enjoy a seated massage and sample healthy foods and drinks.
Professional Development Highlights: Reading Strategies, Stewards of Children and aimswebPlus
ACPS offers hundreds of courses for staff. This week’s edition includes a host of options for those who want to grow their leadership skills.
Open Enrollment For Employee Benefits Begins on May 1
Open enrollment for employee benefits begins May 1 and will continue through May 31. See the dates for the open enrollment information sessions where Human Resources staff and benefit plan representatives will be available to assist with benefit questions and enrollment.
ACPS Spring Health Challenge: In Search of the Healthiest Bunch
Get ready for the ACPS Finding Fit Spring Health Challenge Launching on May 1. Schools and departments will go head-to-head in a series of wellness challenges each week throughout the month of May.
Lyles-Crouch Principal Patricia Zissios Receives Award of Excellence
Patricia Zissios, principal of Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy has been honored with the Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals
Don Lacey Award for Excellence.
Professional Development Highlights: Crisis Intervention, VAAP Scoring and Educator’s Round Table Discussions
ACPS offers hundreds of courses for staff. This week’s edition includes a host of options for those who want to grow their leadership skills.
Maury Music Teacher Named ACPS Teacher of the Year
Matthew Maury Elementary School’s music teacher Laura Koss has been named 2017 ACPS Teacher of the Year and finalist for The Washington Post Outstanding Teacher of the Year.
Mount Vernon Principal Named ACPS Principal of the Year
Mount Vernon Community School Principal Peter Balas has been named as ACPS Principal of the Year and a finalist for…
Superintendent Appoints New Principal of Cora Kelly
Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley has appointed Jasibi Crews-West as the new Principal of Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology.
Your Feedback is Wanted About the Student Code of Conduct Guide
We are looking for feedback on the Student Code of Conduct, the guide for students, families and staff that provides a uniform code of conduct that sets expectations for students for attendance and behavior. Please take the brief survey online.
Redistricting Implementation Plan Presented to the School Board
A plan for implementing the new school boundaries was presented to the School Board last week. View the presentation and plan.
Professional Development Highlights: Social Studies Collaborative Networks, Science Academy, Teaching Reading and Writing
ACPS offers hundreds of courses for staff. This week’s edition includes social studies offerings, courses to learn how to better teaching students in poverty and assistance with developing assessments.