Apply Now: 2025-26 Student Representatives to the School Board

The Alexandria City School Board is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 student representatives. Applications must be submitted by Fri., April 25, 2025.

This is a unique opportunity for students to serve as advisors to the School Board, ensuring that student voices are heard in important discussions that shape our schools. Through this role, students gain invaluable experience in leadership, advocacy and civic engagement while contributing to decisions that impact their peers.

To be eligible, students must be rising juniors or seniors at Alexandria City High School (ACHS). The International Academy Student Representative must be a rising junior or senior from the International Academy at ACHS.

Three student representative positions are available, including two at-large representatives from ACHS and one ACHS International Academy representative. Student representatives serve a one-year term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. They attend regular School Board meetings in person or virtually, where at least 75% of meeting attendance is required. They provide a student perspective on key issues and deliver reports on behalf of the student body. Student representatives participate in School Board discussions, however they do not vote. They also attend special events. 

How to Apply

• Watch the December 5, 2024, School Board Meeting video to better understand the role.
• Prepare a list of accomplishments (academic achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities, awards, community service, etc.). A resume may also be uploaded.
• Gather three references (from a guidance counselor, a teacher and another teacher or adult). Letters of recommendation must be submitted directly by the author to boardclerk@acps.k12.va.us or postmarked by the deadline.

For more details and to apply, visit the ACPS website.

For questions, contact the Clerk of the School Board at boardclerk@acps.k12.va.us or call 703-619-8316.