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Mitez Alexander is the new dean of students for Francis C. Hammond Middle School, effective Sept. 10, 2026.
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A decades-long Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) educator is now forever honored with the naming of the Jean B. Reid Media Center at Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School (Brooks).
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Know an amazing ACPS teacher who deserves some extra recognition and additional resources for their classroom? Nominations are now open for the Extra Yard for Teachers grant program through Sept. 30, 2026.
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Support the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria (SFA) and the Alexandria City High School (ACHS) students who benefit by taking part in the Alexandria community’s RUN! GEEK! RUN! on Sun., Sept. 27, 2026, starting at 8:30 a.m.
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Short on time and in need of information about what is happening in Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS)? Check out “Express on the Go!” It is our new artificial intelligence (AI)-generated audio version of the weekly Express newsletter.
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Looking for important information from previous Express newsletters? Explore “Express: Noteworthy News,” which highlights stories from past editions that still contain important information, as well as upcoming reminders.
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Congratulations to three Alexandria City High School (ACHS) students who are among the more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 72nd Annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Go Titans! Here is what is happening this week at Alexandria City High School (ACHS) athletics and clubs.
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Here is a summary for the Alexandria City School Board meeting for Sept. 10, 2026.
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The following is an important reminder for all Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) families: There is no school for students on Fri., Sept. 4, 2026 and Mon., Sept. 7, 2026 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Calendar
ACPS School Board
Strategy & Accountability Committee Meeting
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via Zoom
ACPS School Board
Joint City Council/School Board Subcommittee Meeting
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School Board Meeting Room
ACPS School Board
City-ACPS Ad Hoc Committee on School Board Election Reform
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Charles Houston Recreation Center
ACPS School Board
Operational Excellence Committee Meeting
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Central Office, 3rd Floor Training Room
ACPS Fast Facts
Learn more about Alexandria City Public Schools by viewing the fast facts below.
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
Learn more about the Class of 2024 from Measuring What Matters
87%
On-time graduation rate
Learn more about graduation metrics from Measuring What Matters
$359M
Operating budget
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