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![Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School Receives Purple Star Designation Award for Support to Military Families]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729795801/acpsk12vaus/ppuyfe6levhmimp01xni/purplestar.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729795801/acpsk12vaus/ppuyfe6levhmimp01xni/purplestar.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729795801/acpsk12vaus/ppuyfe6levhmimp01xni/purplestar.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1729795801/acpsk12vaus/ppuyfe6levhmimp01xni/purplestar.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729795801/acpsk12vaus/ppuyfe6levhmimp01xni/purplestar.jpg","width":1400}])
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School has been honored with the prestigious Purple Star Designation Award for the 2024-25 school year.
![Coming Up in December 2024: Community Engagement and Calendar Reminders]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724872138/acpsk12vaus/hrr0ubmtszr6qrsmghum/CommunityEngagementandCalendarReminders.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724872138/acpsk12vaus/hrr0ubmtszr6qrsmghum/CommunityEngagementandCalendarReminders.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724872138/acpsk12vaus/hrr0ubmtszr6qrsmghum/CommunityEngagementandCalendarReminders.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724872138/acpsk12vaus/hrr0ubmtszr6qrsmghum/CommunityEngagementandCalendarReminders.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724872138/acpsk12vaus/hrr0ubmtszr6qrsmghum/CommunityEngagementandCalendarReminders.jpg","width":1400}])
Learn about calendar reminders and upcoming community events for December. Find out when the Alexandria City Public Schools Community Outreach team will be in your neighborhood!
![Moments of Gratitude in ACPS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732227226/acpsk12vaus/wyodwdrdbti0wmdgdklb/supemessage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732227226/acpsk12vaus/wyodwdrdbti0wmdgdklb/supemessage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732227226/acpsk12vaus/wyodwdrdbti0wmdgdklb/supemessage.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1732227226/acpsk12vaus/wyodwdrdbti0wmdgdklb/supemessage.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732227226/acpsk12vaus/wyodwdrdbti0wmdgdklb/supemessage.jpg","width":1400}])
Join us in celebrating National Gratitude Month in November!
![VSBA Names Jacinta Greene Northeastern Region School Board Member of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732219139/acpsk12vaus/fkhj8nq727decxkcdwl9/jacinta_greene.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732219139/acpsk12vaus/fkhj8nq727decxkcdwl9/jacinta_greene.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732219139/acpsk12vaus/fkhj8nq727decxkcdwl9/jacinta_greene.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1732219139/acpsk12vaus/fkhj8nq727decxkcdwl9/jacinta_greene.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732219139/acpsk12vaus/fkhj8nq727decxkcdwl9/jacinta_greene.jpg","width":1400}])
Alexandria City School Board member Jacinta Greene is a recipient of the Virginia School Boards Association’s Northeastern Region School Board Member of the Year Award.
![VSBA Awards ACHS Minnie Howard Campus with Silver Design Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732219139/acpsk12vaus/kbrtdhgrhoehcsfudrkq/minniehoward.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732219139/acpsk12vaus/kbrtdhgrhoehcsfudrkq/minniehoward.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732219139/acpsk12vaus/kbrtdhgrhoehcsfudrkq/minniehoward.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1732219139/acpsk12vaus/kbrtdhgrhoehcsfudrkq/minniehoward.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732219139/acpsk12vaus/kbrtdhgrhoehcsfudrkq/minniehoward.jpg","width":1400}])
Alexandria City High School’s new Minnie Howard Campus building was honored with the Silver Design Award at the 2024 Virginia School Boards Association convention.
![Help Map Out the Future of ACPS: Apply for the Redistricting Advisory Committee by Dec. 6, 2024!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732219140/acpsk12vaus/j7rt1ztbj6vyxlj3wu91/redistricting2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732219140/acpsk12vaus/j7rt1ztbj6vyxlj3wu91/redistricting2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732219140/acpsk12vaus/j7rt1ztbj6vyxlj3wu91/redistricting2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1732219140/acpsk12vaus/j7rt1ztbj6vyxlj3wu91/redistricting2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732219140/acpsk12vaus/j7rt1ztbj6vyxlj3wu91/redistricting2.jpg","width":1400}])
Alexandria City Public Schools is excited to announce the formation of the Redistricting Advisory Committee.
![Snapshots from the Superintendent’s School Travels]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732219157/acpsk12vaus/hz9mikmqgsatse2qop7o/travels.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732219157/acpsk12vaus/hz9mikmqgsatse2qop7o/travels.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732219157/acpsk12vaus/hz9mikmqgsatse2qop7o/travels.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1732219157/acpsk12vaus/hz9mikmqgsatse2qop7o/travels.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732219157/acpsk12vaus/hz9mikmqgsatse2qop7o/travels.jpg","width":1400}])
ACPS Express is introducing a new monthly series, “Snapshots from the Superintendent’s School Travels.”
![ACHS Closed Campus Transition Process]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732290194/acpsk12vaus/lpbniskcy52hhzbrpknj/closedcampus.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732290194/acpsk12vaus/lpbniskcy52hhzbrpknj/closedcampus.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732290194/acpsk12vaus/lpbniskcy52hhzbrpknj/closedcampus.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1732290194/acpsk12vaus/lpbniskcy52hhzbrpknj/closedcampus.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732290194/acpsk12vaus/lpbniskcy52hhzbrpknj/closedcampus.jpg","width":1400}])
Please watch our new video as it explains the transition process and underscores the importance of students taking the school bus to transition between campuses.
![Have a Happy Fall Break! School Resumes Dec. 2, 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710444183/acpsk12vaus/edfghshwh20sncmn3cg5/attendance.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710444183/acpsk12vaus/edfghshwh20sncmn3cg5/attendance.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1710444183/acpsk12vaus/edfghshwh20sncmn3cg5/attendance.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1710444183/acpsk12vaus/edfghshwh20sncmn3cg5/attendance.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710444183/acpsk12vaus/edfghshwh20sncmn3cg5/attendance.jpg","width":1400}])
The last day of school for all Alexandria City Public Schools students before Fall Break is Tues., Nov. 26, 2024.
![At-Risk Afterschool Meals Program Makes Nutritious Food Available to ACPS Students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732219139/acpsk12vaus/awhgbar5i35gkn8sbx9t/afterschoolmeals.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732219139/acpsk12vaus/awhgbar5i35gkn8sbx9t/afterschoolmeals.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732219139/acpsk12vaus/awhgbar5i35gkn8sbx9t/afterschoolmeals.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1732219139/acpsk12vaus/awhgbar5i35gkn8sbx9t/afterschoolmeals.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732219139/acpsk12vaus/awhgbar5i35gkn8sbx9t/afterschoolmeals.jpg","width":1400}])
Meals and/or snacks will be provided to support Alexandria City Public Schools afterschool programming throughout the 2024-25 school year.