ACPS cancels in-person school Monday; shifts to virtual learning amid winter storm
District reverses earlier two-hour delay decision as storm intensifies
Education
Alexandria City Public Schools — school board, ACPS policies, budget priorities, and the issues affecting students and teachers.
ACPS reports sharp decline in fights, assaults; vaping an ongoing concern
First-semester safety data shows broad improvement across all school levels
School Board adopts $408M budget
Language programs preserved; board warns of deeper cuts if city doesn't fund 3.5% request
ACPS School Board to vote on FY 2027 budget Thursday
Latin program, healthcare costs, financial audit on agenda
School Board signals support for Latin program, healthcare cost shift stays in budget
Board gives thumbs up/thumbs down on add/deletes; formal vote Thursday
Student representatives urge ACPS board to preserve language programs; petition reaches 120 signatures
High schoolers, teachers speak at Feb. 5 meeting as budget vote approaches
ACPS board member asks district to add snow days to future calendars after ice storm
Reyna cites virtual learning challenges for families; board also approves $360K in Hammond auditorium repairs
ACPS to resume normal schedule Thursday
First full day without delays or closures since ice storm
ACPS announces another two-hour delay Wednesday
Second straight day of delayed opening; city hauling 600 loads of snow per day
ACPS board to hear update on college readiness program, vote on Hammond auditorium repairs Thursday
ACPS board to vote on $360K in Hammond auditorium repairs Thursday
ACPS to reopen Tuesday with two-hour delay
Students return after 11 days out of school buildings; city crews worked overnight on school priorities
ACPS extends virtual learning to Monday; eyes Tuesday reopening
Fifth straight day of virtual instruction; sidewalks cited as key barrier
Alexandria schools launch climate survey to gather feedback on 2030 plan
Students, families and staff can respond through March 1
ACPS extends virtual learning through Friday; buildings remain closed
District cites frigid temperatures, impact on bus operations; weekend update expected Sunday
Alexandria schools to remain closed Thursday; virtual learning continues
District still assessing conditions for safe return
Parents, teachers continue push against language program cuts at ACPS budget hearing
Union president opposes proposed shift in healthcare costs; administration says budget is essentially flat outside collective bargaining funds