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Family Workshop Series on Substance Abuse Prevention
The final workshop on Dec. 6 will be presented in Spanish. English interpretation services will be available.
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With the new calendar year quickly approaching, Alexandria City Public Schools is encouraging families to engage in the academic advisory process early.
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At its meeting on Nov. 30, 2023, the Alexandria City School Board addressed several topics.
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Families want to be active in preventing substance abuse and other risky behaviors in their homes, schools and communities. Join the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) Family and Community Engagement (FACE) team to learn from the experiences of families, staff and community partners at workshops scheduled for October and November 2023.
These workshops will help families recognize the signs of substance abuse, explain how families can help make a difference and connect attendees to resources. For additional information on substance abuse and how ACPS can help, access our webpage.
Dec. 6 workshop presented in Spanish. English interpretation services will be available.
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In the December Supe’s Spotlight, Alexandria City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt discusses achieving a pathway to success for all students.
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Jeanne Theismann, Alexandria Gazette Packet
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.