Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe has designated January 22 – 28 as School Principal Appreciation Week. Learn about fun ways to show your appreciation to your school principal this week.
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Call For Artists to Participate in Earth Day Art Work Competition
What does the statement, “Clean water starts with YOU!” mean to you? Submit your visual representation of the theme in the Earth Day Artwork Contest.
A Reminder How to Stay Informed During Winter Weather Emergencies
Are you set up to receive email and text messages from ACPS in case of winter weather schedule changes? Learn the best ways to stay informed and get connected.
Do You Know How to Stay Informed During Winter Weather Emergencies?
Are you set up to receive email and text messages from ACPS in case of winter weather schedule changes? Learn the best ways to stay informed and get connected.
Nominate a Teacher for the 2017 Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 Teacher of the Year Award. Details of the nomination process, instructions and required materials are listed here to help you with making your nominations. Nominate a teacher today!
ACPS Schools Recognize Veterans Day Through Reflective, Educational Activities
In honor of Veterans Day, ACPS held special activities in our schools to recognize and honor veterans of the U.S. military.
ACPS Marks National Bullying Prevention Month
ACPS is raising awareness about bullying and is committed to bringing an end to bullying in our school division. Throughout the month of October, staff at every school are engaging students in activities that educate, inform and empower students to recognize and respond appropriately to bullying behavior.
Schools Celebrate Spring with Strawberries and Greens from School Gardens
Students at Charles Barrett, Jefferson-Houston, Lyles-Crouch, MacArthur, George Mason Elementary School, Maury and Mount Vernon enjoyed strawberries and greens grown in their own school gardens in celebration of Strawberries and Greens Day.
Need a Little Light Relief Before SOLs?
The SOLs are a serious business, but staff at Douglas MacArthur Elementary School helped to lighten things up for their students. Students across ACPS: get plenty of rest, a good breakfast, put on comfortable clothing, get to school on time, but more than anything, watch this video and smile!
Schools Raise Thousands Through Spring2ACTion
School PTAs, community members and groups across Alexandria City Public Schools participated in Spring2ACTion on Wednesday, April 20. The result: more than $953,000 to upgrade technology, fund field trips and special programs, build library resources and renovate classrooms and playgrounds. Here is a snapshot of the results.
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.
Students Celebrate Martin Luther King Day
See how ACPS students are recognizing Martin Luther King Day through a variety of art and service projects.
A Day Full of Fall Fun Across ACPS
MacArthur Stars painted pumpkins in the fall sunshine after completing their Walk for the Homeless, Francis C. Hammond students and staff headed off to Boo! at The White House, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Education, while other schools planted bulbs and hosted book parades. See our roundup of the #FallFun!