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![Smiling Deedra Robinson holds a certificate and bouquet of red roses against a blue backdrop with "ACPS" logos, conveying joy and achievement.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776175396/acpsk12vaus/gd9fli2wjotlnshwgdvb/Region4TeacheroftheYear.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776175396/acpsk12vaus/gd9fli2wjotlnshwgdvb/Region4TeacheroftheYear.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776175396/acpsk12vaus/gd9fli2wjotlnshwgdvb/Region4TeacheroftheYear.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1776175396/acpsk12vaus/gd9fli2wjotlnshwgdvb/Region4TeacheroftheYear.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776175396/acpsk12vaus/gd9fli2wjotlnshwgdvb/Region4TeacheroftheYear.jpg","width":1600}])
Deedra Robinson of Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School has been named the 2027 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year for Region Four by VDOE.
![Thank you to our ACPS assistant principals.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775836031/acpsk12vaus/dwgsh7q2tynfczodrh24/AssistantPrincipalsWeek.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775836031/acpsk12vaus/dwgsh7q2tynfczodrh24/AssistantPrincipalsWeek.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775836031/acpsk12vaus/dwgsh7q2tynfczodrh24/AssistantPrincipalsWeek.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775836031/acpsk12vaus/dwgsh7q2tynfczodrh24/AssistantPrincipalsWeek.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775836031/acpsk12vaus/dwgsh7q2tynfczodrh24/AssistantPrincipalsWeek.jpg","width":1400}])
Our assistant principals play an instrumental role in supporting students across ACPS. During National Assistant Principals Week, we celebrate and thank them.
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ACPS Fast Facts
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15,928
Total enrollment
Number as of Sept. 2025. See current enrollment information
18
Schools
2,200+
Number of staff
127
Native languages spoken
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47%
Students eligible for free/reduced price meals
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984
Class of 2025 graduates
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87%
On-time graduation rate
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$359M
Operating budget
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