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Alexandria City Public Schools
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ACPS places racial equity at the center of everything that we do as a school division. This challenges us to ensure our students are engaged in classroom instruction and have access to the educational resources needed to enhance their learning experiences. We will ensure that our schools are a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for all.
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Featured news
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Supe's Spotlight: January 2025 Video Message
Supe's Spotlight: ACPS Superintendent Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt highlights the wonderful things the school division is striving to accomplish.
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ACPS Schools Announce Their Teachers of the Year
Alexandria City Public Schools is proud to announce its Teachers of the Year for the 2024-25 school year.
Agenda and documents may be found in BoardDocs.
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January’s recognitions and cultural observances include honoring a civil rights icon and showing appreciation for our school principals.
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Laura Hoxworth, UVAToday
Our Core Values
In all we do, the ACPS learning community
strives to live these core values. We are…
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We take active steps to ensure all stakeholders feel welcomed in schools. We embrace everyone who comes through our doors and respect our differences.
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We actively work to remove barriers to educational access.
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We inspire each student and staff member to thrive to their best abilities.
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We take initiative to solve problems in the classroom and across the system.
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We set ambitious goals to learn, grow and achieve at high levels.