Our Response to COVID-19
- Our Reponse to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Responding to Emergency Closures - March 2020
- Continuity of Learning Plan - April 2020
- Summer Learning for All
- Spanish Language Radio Lessons
- COVID-19 Spring School Closure Hotline Support
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Virtual PLUS+ model
- Highlights of Virtual PLUS+
- Guiding Framework
- Guiding Policies
- Learning Advisory Team
- News Release - August 28, 2020
- News Release - August 7, 2020
- News Release - July 31, 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Virtual PLUS+ Survey: Your thoughts on School Opening
- Virtual PLUS+ Learning
- Virtual PLUS+ Access
- Virtual PLUS+ Food Access
- Virtual PLUS+ Child Care
- Virtual PLUS+ Helpline
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Planning for the Reopening of Schools
- Planning Timeline
- Thought Partners
- Reopening Cross-functional Planning Teams
- Guiding Documents
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July 20-24, 2020 - Reopening of Schools Community Chats
- Reopening Community Chat led by Gaynelle Diaz from ARHA
- ACPS Staff Reopening Chat
- Community Chat focused on Students with Disabilities and Special Needs
- Reopening Community Chat in Arabic
- School Community Reopening Chat With PTAC Representation
- Reopening Community Chat in Spanish | Conversación Comunitaria en Español
- Reopening Community Chat in Amharic | የኮሚዮኒቲ ውይይት በአማርኛ
- Reopening Chats for Students
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Changes for the 2020-21 School Year
- Revised Budget following the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Video Updates from the Superintendent
- Phased Reentry Plans - October 2020
- ACPS-At-Home (COVID-19 Response)
- Our Reponse to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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As we embark on our new journey learning and working remotely, I want to let you know that you are not alone at this difficult time. We will provide you with updates, information and tips every day so that you have the resources to help ensure the continuity of learning among our young people.
Virtual PLUS+: ACPS Update for August 4, 2020
Main topic: Announcing Virtual PLUS+
Refer to our Virtual PLUS+ page
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Previous Q&A Videos
August 4, 2020 - Announcing Virtual PLUS+
Refer to our Virtual PLUS+ page
July 15, 2020 - Reopening Planning
FAQ | En español (PDF) | አማርኛ (PDF) | بالعربية (PDF)
June 18, 2020 - ACPS Update on Guidelines for the Reopening of Schools
En español (PDF) | አማርኛ (PDF) | بالعربية (PDF)
June 16, 2020 - ACPS Update
En español (PDF) | አማርኛ (PDF) | بالعربية (PDF)
Main topic: the Reopening of Schools
June 11, 2020 - ACPS Update
Main topic: VDOE Guidelines for the Reopening of Schools
June 9, 2020 - Guest Video: Principal Peter Balas Answers Questions about Graduation
FAQ | En español (PDF) | አማርኛ (PDF) | بالعربية (PDF)
Visit the Class of 2020 Graduation Site
June 2, 2020 - We play a vital role in eliminating racial inequities.
Main topic: a message from the Superintendent
May 28, 2020 - Update for Families
Main topic: Our Summer Learning Program
May 26, 2020 - Update for Families
Main topic: Food Access and Virginia's Pandemic Electronic Benefit Program
FAQ |En español (PDF) | አማርኛ (PDF) | بالعربية (PDF)
May 21, 2020 - Update For Families and Staff
Main topic: Graduation
Graduation FAQ |En español (PDF) | አማርኛ (PDF) | بالعربية (PDF)
May 19, 2020 - Update for Families and Staff
Main topic: Calendar
Calendar FAQ | En español (PDF) | አማርኛ (PDF) | بالعربية (PDF)
May 12, 2020 - Update for Families and Staff
Main topic: Changes to the ACPS Budget
Budget Changes FAQ | En español (PDF) | አማርኛ (PDF) | بالعربية (PDF)
May 7, 2020 - Update for Families and Staff
Main topic: Census 2020
Census 2020 FAQ | En español (PDF) | አማርኛ (PDF) | بالعربية (PDF)
May 5, 2020 - Update for Families
Main topic: Continuity of Learning Plan
Learning Plan FAQ |En español (PDF) | አማርኛ (PDF) | بالعربية (PDF)
April 30, 2020 - ACPS Update for Staff and Families
Main topic: Capital Improvement Projects and Funding
Capital Improvement Projects FAQ | En español (PDF) | አማርኛ (PDF) | بالعربية (PDF)
April 28, 2020 - ACPS Update
Main topics: NOVA Classes and 24/7 Online Tutoring
NOVA Classes |En español (PDF) | አማርኛ (PDF) | بالعربية (PDF)
Online Tutoring| En español (PDF) | አማርኛ (PDF) | بالعربية (PDF)
April 23, 2020 - Site Safety
Transcript: English (PDF) | En español (PDF) | አማርኛ (PDF) | بالعربية (PDF)
Main topic: Site Safety at ACPS Facilities
April 21, 2020 - Update for Families
Transcript: English (PDF) | En español (PDF) | አማርኛ (PDF) | بالعربية (PDF)
Main topic: Educational Programming on ACPS-TV
April 16, 2020 - Continuity of Learning
Transcript: English (PDF) | En español (PDF) | አማርኛ (PDF) | بالعربية (PDF)
Main topic: the Learning plan for the rest of this school year
April 14. 2020 - This Coming Year
Transcript: English (PDF) | En español (PDF) | አማርኛ (PDF)| بالعربية (PDF)
Main topic: Registration for 2020-2021
April 3, 2020 - Live Broadcast
Updates: English | en español (PDF) | አማርኛ (PDF) | بالعربية (PDF)
April 2, 2020 - Day 14 of the learning from home experience
Transcript: English (PDF) | En español (PDF)| አማርኛ (PDF) | بالعربية (PDF)
Topics: Food Access; School Schedule; Grading
April 1, 2020 - Day 13 of the learning from home experience
Transcript: English (PDF) | En español (PDF) | አማርኛ (PDF) | بالعربية (PDF)
Topics: Stay-at-home Order; Online Security
March 31, 2020 - Day 12: the learning from home experience
Transcript: English (PDF) | En español (PDF) | አማርኛ (PDF) | بالعربية (PDF)
March 30, 2020 - The start of week three
Transcript: English (PDF) | En español (PDF) | አማርኛ (PDF) | بالعربية (PDF)
March 27, 2020 - We made it to the end of week two
Transcript: English (PDF) | En español (PDF) | አማርኛ (PDF) | بالعربية (PDF)
March 26, 2020 - Day 9 Update for Families
March 25, 2020 - The class of 2020
March 24, 2020 - Update of ACPS School Closures
March 23, 2020 - Governor Closes Schools for the Remainder of the School Year
March 20, 2020 - Answering Your Questions
March 19, 2020 - Answering Your Questions
March 18, 2020 - Answering Your Questions
March 17, 2020 - Answering Your Questions
March 16, 2020 - Answering Your Questions
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