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September is National Attendance Awareness Month!
Category: ACPS
A Special Welcome from the Interim Superintendent
Interim Superintendent Lois F. Berlin has written a personal letter to welcome families at the start of the 2017-18 school year.
Today is the Day! Enjoy Our Countdown to the First Day of School
See how ACPS staff and students prepped for #ACPSFirstDay with these fun and engaging countdown videos. We know it’s going to be a great one!
Be Aware of Changes to Emergency Procedures this School Year
Learn about changes in the procedures and communications for major emergencies.
T.C. Williams High School Students Ride Free on DASH Buses
Beginning Monday, September 25, ACPS high school students will be able to ride DASH buses for free throughout the City as part of a new pilot program that will run through the school year.
Are You Ready? Count Down with Us to the Start of School!
Each day this week, we will be posting a different video on the ACPS website, the ACPS Facebook page, or on Twitter @ACPSk12 as we check off the days to the start of school. Our seven-day countdown begins tomorrow. Are you ready?
Seven Things to Do for a Strong Start to the School Year
The first day of school is Tuesday, September 5 for all schools following a traditional academic calendar. Commit to an awesome year!
T.C. Williams Increases Both Performance and Participation in AP Exams
ACPS has increased both participation and performance in Advanced Placement (AP) exams this year, including seeing the highest number of top scores of 5 since 2005.
Participate in the Superintendent Search Process
Have your say! The School Board is seeking input from the community in identifying the characteristics you would like to see in the next ACPS Superintendent.
Got a Student Heading Back to School? Don’t Miss Our Back-to-School Guide
Visit our online Back-to-School Guide to get information you need about meals, prices and menus, transportation, school supplies and more.
Welcome New Kindergartners!
Enjoy these highlights of rising kindergarten students as they get a taste of school at ACPS during our week-long kindergarten preparation program.
Interim Superintendent Appoints New Principal of the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center
Interim Superintendent Lois F. Berlin has appointed Dr. Victor Martin as the Principal of the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center School for ACPS.
ACPS SOL Results Remain Consistent with Recent Gains
Standards of Learning (SOL) results released by the state on Tuesday show that scores for Alexandria City Public Schools remain consistent with recent years and that ACPS is on track to become a high-performing school division by 2020.
Governor Honors ACPS Elementary Schools with Academic Achievement Awards
Charles Barrett Elementary School and Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy were recognized by Governor Terry McAuliffe and the state Board of Education for having earned Virginia Index of Performance awards for advanced learning and achievement.
T.C. Rising Senior Named Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year
T.C. Williams rising senior Claire Constant has been selected from among all women soccer players in Virginia as the Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year Award.