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The last day for Alexandria City Public Schools health insurance open enrollment will be Fri., May 27, 2022.

A virtual information session will be held May 23, 2022, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

The diverse cultures of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are celebrated this month as we recognize their contributions across the nation and in our own community.

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll in many ways. During Mental Health Awareness month, we explore the resources available to families in Alexandria City Public Schools.

Alexandria City Public Schools is celebrating teachers who have newly achieved National Board Certification status or maintained it this year.

Congratulations to Charles Barrett Elementary School’s Stephanie Kessinger, who has been selected as a Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics William C. Lowry Math Educator of the Year recipient.

Please take a moment to share your feedback and comments about the Student Code of Conduct. This form should take about five minutes to complete and will be available through June 12, 2022.

The Virginia Department of Education will host public engagement sessions to allow parents, families and community members to participate in the review and revision of the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning.

Summer Learning Registration • Apply to Serve on School Health Advisory Board • ACPS Helps with Graduate Equivalency Degrees (GED) • School Board Summary • COVID-19 Transmission Rate: May 19, 2022

Superintendent Hutchings’ video message provides his thoughts and reflections on addressing mental health concerns and making time for physical fitness, among other recognitions for the month.

ACPS celebrates the inaugural School Communicators Day with a video highlighting staff from the Office of Communications as well as external outreach colleagues in the Office of Community Partnerships and Engagement and our PR liaisons in our schools.

From biking and walking to baseball and soccer, Alexandria City Public Schools’ community partners have students on the move.

Alexandria City Public Schools health insurance open enrollment will take place from Mon., May 9, 2022, through Fri., May 27, 2022.

Congratulations to Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School’s Farr Quinn, who has been selected as a Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics William C. Lowry Math Educator of the Year recipient.

ACPS is taking additional measures to increase awareness of cyber threats at work, and in turn safeguard your personal and professional data.

Olympic athletes brought their inspirational messages to students in Alexandria City Public Schools this month.

Substance Abuse Resources for Families • Family Deadline Reminders for May 20, 2022: Virtual Learning & Science Textbook Review • School Board Agenda • COVID-19 Transmission Rate: May 12, 2022

The School Board celebrated academic leadership in Alexandria City Public Schools at its May 5, 2022, meeting.

All of us in Alexandria City Public Schools showered our teachers with gratitude during National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-6.

We are grateful to all of the local restaurants that generously donated 150 gift cards for drawings at each school in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.

Winners have been named in the first-ever Alexandria Council of PTAs Golden Apple Award. This honor shines a light on educators who embody excellence in family engagement and partnership with the PTA.

Health Insurance Open Enrollment will take place from Mon., May 9, 2022, through Fri., May 27, 2022.

Information sessions for the University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development and Alexandria City Public Schools “Grow a Teacher” partnership are scheduled for May.

The National Association of School Nurses awarded a grant in the amount of $40,000 for eight spring 2022 projects called “Vax n Facts, Parent Workshop and Family Fun in Alexandria City Elementary Schools.”

ACHS Students Recognized in C-SPAN National Student Video Competition • ACPS and PTAC to Host Forum for Families of English Learners on May 10, 2022 • Public Review of Science Textbook Adoption • School Board Summary • COVID-19 Transmission Rate: May 5, 2022

Our stellar team of administrative professionals in Alexandria City Public Schools are honored each year on the Wednesday of the last full week of April.

We always appreciate our wonderful teachers who give their all every day to help our students in Alexandria City Public Schools and we look forward to celebrating them during Teacher Appreciation Week.

The George Mason University Education Leadership Program is currently recruiting for a newly forming summer 2022 Arlington and Alexandria regional hybrid cohort. It is also possible to join the fall 2022 semester.

Show your support for an ACPS school nurse or school nurse administrator who has demonstrated excellence in school nursing by nominating them for the 2022 Virginia Association of School Nurses Excellence Awards.

The Alexandria City High School Titan Robotics team, also known as FRC Team 5587, was selected to compete at the highest level of student robotics in the world.