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Through its programs, Latinas Leading Tomorrow works to provide a safe space for young women to deepen their cultural and racial/ethnic identity and explore what it means to be a Latina in the U.S.

Learn about calendar reminders and upcoming community events for October in our monthly community engagement and calendar reminders column.

As we transition from the back to school season into fall, there are several upcoming deadlines for Alexandria City Public School families to note.

The National School Public Relations Association announced the appointment of Alexandria City Public Schools Chief of School and Community Relations Julia Burgos to its Executive Board.

At its meeting and work session on Oct. 6, 2022, the School Board will address the following topics: MTSS/SEAL structure; Facilities use report; Combined Funds and Capital Improvement Planning budget priorities. 

As of Sept. 22, 2022, the Alexandria City COVID-19 community level is low, with 147.4 cases per 100,000 persons in the last seven days.

As the new school year gets underway, Supe’s Spotlight continues with Alexandria City Public Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt. 

Our video from the first days of school captured just some of the excitement from across the division as Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt, interim superintendent as of Sept. 1, 2022, and other division leaders visited all schools to greet students and staff.

Alexandria City Public Schools Chief of Human Resources Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt, who will serve as interim superintendent as of Sept. 1, 2022, shares some welcoming words for the new school year.

The National School Public Relations Association announced the appointment of Alexandria City Public Schools Chief of School and Community Relations Julia Burgos to its Executive Board.

EVERFI Empowered Seal Recipient • Five Cafeteria Staff Named School Lunch Heroes • National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist at ACHS

ACHS Teacher Teresa Chavis — Virginia Association of Marketing Educators 2022 Teacher of the Year • ACHS Minnie Howard Student Jammica Reindorf — AVID Summer Institute/Paths student speaker
 

In our September partnership story, we highlight two long-standing ACPS community partners serving the Alexandria area: Casa Chirilagua and Liberty’s Promise.

With Parents for Safe Alexandria Schools among our community partners, the school division shares information on gun violence prevention with a focus on safe practices.

Through its programs, Latinas Leading Tomorrow works to provide a safe space for young women to deepen their cultural and racial/ethnic identity and explore what it means to be a Latina in the U.S.

Learn about calendar reminders and upcoming community events for October in our monthly community engagement and calendar reminders column.

Please provide your feedback through the School + Law Enforcement Partnership Survey.

In Alexandria City Public Schools, we are excited to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month! Nearly 38% of our students in ACPS are Hispanic, representing our largest demographic group.

As we close out National Arts in Education Week, we encourage all Alexandria City Public Schools families to support our students’ performances in the areas of music and theater.

Throughout the year, ACPS Express will share information on how you can support our students participating in the performing arts, STEM and other programing. This week, we are featuring ACPS Titan Athletics.

ParentSquare’s user-friendly layout and all-inclusive suite of communication tools will expand how we are able to reach families and how families are able to engage with us.

Learn about calendar reminders and upcoming community events for September.

Alexandria City Public Schools has launched a new communications platform to encourage a stronger school to home connection.

Alexandria City Public Schools is here to help our families easily access the information needed for a strong start to the 2022-23 school year.