YES (Youth Engaged in Service) – Spring Break Program 

Tue., March 31, 2026 

Various Community Locations in Alexandria

Students in grades 6-12 are invited to join the YES (Youth Engaged in Service) Spring Break Program with Volunteer Alexandria. Participants will learn about social issues facing Alexandrians while supporting local nonprofits and earning up to four service hours per day. Activities may include making sandwiches for shelters, playing games with seniors, organizing food pantries, planting flowers, removing weeds and assembling toiletry kits for families. The program is free for Alexandria City students in grades 6-12. Students may attend one, two or all three days. Register online https://bit.ly/4cqDAUE. 

April 2026

Learn about calendar reminders and free community events for April 2026.

ACPS Academic Calendar Reminders

Spring Break 

Mon., Mar. 30 - Fri., Apr. 3, 2026

All ACPS schools and offices are closed. Enjoy Spring Break!

Coming Up in April 2026: Community Engagement and Calendar Reminders

Alexandria Public Library: Beginner and intermediate English conversation

Weekly sessions at different library locations.

Improve your English speaking skills. The Alexandria Library invites everyone interested to join a conversation group to practice English and gain confidence. No registration is needed. 

Alexandria Library 

Alexandria Library hosts exciting events and activities for all ages. From storytime for kids to book clubs, workshops and community gatherings; there is always something happening at your local branch. Check out the events calendar to find something that interests you.

Alexandria Parks and Recreation

Looking for fun and engaging activities around the city? Alexandria City Parks and Recreation offers a variety of programs and events for all ages, including sports, fitness classes, family-friendly festivals and much more. Visit their upcoming events calendar to explore what is happening near you.

ALIVE! Pop-Up Food Distributions

Various dates and times (Make sure to check out the ALIVE website for April 2026 Pop-Up Food Distributions dates and locations).

ALIVE! is a local not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing emergency and basic needs support to children, families and individuals living in poverty and with hunger in the City of Alexandria. ALIVE! distributes bags of food to Alexandria City residents. No ID is required. Check out the Food Hub and Distribution Schedules to see which one is closer to you. 

Cultural Observance Days

On weekdays, cultural observance days are regular school days. However, these days should not hold assessments, sporting events and other school sponsored special activities. Any missed assignments due to student absences on these days can be made up without penalty.

• Wed., Apr. 1, 2026 - First Evening of Passover 
• Thurs., Apr. 2, 2026 - Second Evening of Passover 
• Thurs., Apr. 2, 2026 - Theravada New Year  
• Thurs., Apr. 9, 2026 - Last Day of Passover 
• Fri., Apr. 10, 2026 - Orthodox Good Friday