Express Newsletter
Express on the Go
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Check out “Express on the Go!” It is our new artificial intelligence (AI)-generated audio version of the weekly Express newsletter.
Athletics
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Go Titans! Here is what is happening this week at Alexandria City High School (ACHS) athletics and clubs.
Student/Staff Spotlight
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Events
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Get your costumes ready for a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun! Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS), the Alexandria Police Department (APD), and other City of Alexandria public safety agencies invite families to the Public Safety Trunk or Treat on Thur., Oct. 29, 2026.
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Join us for Let's Talk ACPS: A Conversation with the School Board on Tues., Nov. 10, 2026, from 6:30–8:30 p.m.
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Join Alexandria’s largest day of raising awareness and funds for food access and housing stability.
School Board Updates
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The Alexandria City School Board meeting is scheduled for Oct. 22, 2026.
News You Can Use
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The Alexandria City School Board approved a revision to the 2026-27 Academic Calendars at the meeting on Oct. 8, 2026, moving the division-wide professional learning day from Tue., Nov. 3, to Mon., Nov. 2, 2026.
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The School Communication Performance Evaluation (SCOPE) Survey is now open through Oct. 30, 2026, and we encourage students, staff, and families to take a few minutes to share their feedback on ACPS communications.
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The Alexandria community welcomed a new cohort of inductees into the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) Athletic Hall of Fame (AHOF) during the Oct. 10, 2026, installation ceremony.
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While nutrition takes center stage across our school division all year long, this week SNS and the school community joined in showcasing the importance of making healthy choices and enjoying the variety of foods available through our school meal program.
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Observing National Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 23-31, 2026, the Alexandria community unites in supporting a drug-free lifestyle.
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Explore “Express: Noteworthy News,” which highlights stories from past editions that still contain important information, as well as upcoming reminders.