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Alexandria City School Board Appoints Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt as Interim Superintendent
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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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The Titan Class of 2022 received their diplomas during a graduation ceremony on June 4, 2022, at George Mason University’s EagleBank Arena, returning to its pre-pandemic venue for the first time since 2019. Alexandria City High School’s (ACHS) 809 graduating seniors are the first to graduate from ACHS since its name change became official in July 2021
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The final Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) staff to be recognized with a Vision, Integrity and Passion (VIP) Award for the 2021-22 academic year have been selected. Three recipients in the leadership category have been singled out for their dedication and achievement..
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James K. Polk Elementary School
Bus Transportation will be provided for students who live beyond a mile from the school.
Families will receive information from the ACPS Transportation Services prior to August 19th regarding their child's assigned bus and route.
Students will eat lunch in the cafeteria at 11:00AM.
Please ensure that students dress comfortably ( sneakers, shorts, t-shirts, etc.).
Calendar
August 10, 2022
Time: 6:00 PM
Structure: Rotating Schedule of Presentation and Tours
Time: 6:00 PM
Structure: Rotating Schedule of Presentation and Tours
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Forty dedicated professionals from across Alexandria City Public Schools retired during Fiscal Year 2022 with a ceremony held June 7, 2022, at Alexandria City High School.
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.