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
Education
Alexandria schools — the school board, ACPS policies and budget, private and parochial schools, and the students, teachers, and athletics shaping local education.
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
ACPS announces virtual learning day for Wednesday; buildings remain closed
Meal distribution available at two locations
Alexandria schools closed again Tuesday due to cold, road conditions
Wind chills to plunge below zero overnight; district plans to resume classes Wednesday
ACHS senior featured in New York Times for college essay on preserving Black history
Zhi McMillan wrote about using technology to document Alexandria's Douglass Memorial Cemetery
Kay-Wyatt proposes $406.5 million ACPS budget for FY 2027
Spending plan includes funding for first collectively bargained agreements; students, parents urge board to preserve language programs
PTAC, ACPS to host budget forum Feb. 9 as FY 2027 cycle kicks off
Interactive session will let families engage directly with district staff on school funding
ACPS School Board launches new website to improve transparency
The site aims to make board decisions and processes easier for residents to follow
ACHS student wins full-ride Posse Scholarship; student reps unveil new student committee
Christopher Cabrera among 61 scholars selected from more than 1,100 D.C.-area applicants
Alexandria School Board holds first 2026 meeting
Superintendent recognized as District of Distinction finalist; board enters closed session to discuss personnel, legal matters
Alexandria school board to update member assignments, review federal funding plan Thursday
Kelly Carmichael Booz and Alexander Crider Scioscia will receive new committee assignments; board to consider $43,347 in Title I services for eight private schools