Express Newsletter
2026 Principal of the Year
Celebrating Jeanette Vinson as the 2026 Principal of the Year.
News You Can Use
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Superintendent Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt presented recommended adjustments to the FY27 CF and CIP budgets at the May 7, 2026, School Board meeting.
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This week, the ACPS community came together in a powerful way to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, and we want to take a moment to say thank you.
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The ACPS CIP team shared project updates, construction timelines and upcoming summer activities during a virtual community meeting on the George Mason Modernization Project.
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As we enter the spring Standards of Learning (SOL) testing window, the Performance Matters Parent Portal will be temporarily unavailable.
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The 2026 ACPS Celebrations of Learning will showcase highlights of project-based learning (PBL) experiences in our schools this year on Tue., May 19, 2026 from 5-7 p.m.
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Come and join the City of Alexandria at the RPCA Annual Community Cookout events this spring and summer.
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ACPS kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year begins on April 15, 2026.
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ACPS takes center stage this spring, with students showcasing their talents through theater, music and visual arts performances across the division.
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ACPS is recruiting staff who are looking to join a diverse and vibrant workforce.
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Meet ACPS partner REACT DC.
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Celebrating Deedra Robinson as the 2026 Teacher of the Year.
Athletics
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See what's going on with Titan athletics.
See what's going on with Titan athletics.
Student/Staff Spotlight
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ACHS students explored careers in education during the second annual Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow Day, which concluded with contingent teaching offers from ACPS for participants pursuing education degrees.
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Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy student Callie Coyne earned a National PTA Reflections Award of Merit in photography, highlighting the artistic achievements of ACPS students in the nationwide arts competition.
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The science team at FTD received the Virginia Math and Science Coalition’s Programs That Work Award in recognition of the school’s innovative and high-quality STEM instruction.
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Staff of ACHS Theogony student newspaper were honored by Delegate Kirk McPike for the publication’s achievements and commitment to student press freedom.
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Each week, hearts are passed from one colleague to another in recognition of the everyday acts of “heart work.”
Events
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Learn about calendar reminders and upcoming community events for May.
School Board Updates
Key milestones in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Combined Funds (CF) Budget development process shared.
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ACPS School Board updates.