Coming Up for January 2025: Community Engagement and Calendar Reminders

Learn about calendar reminders and upcoming community events for January. Find out when the ACPS Community Outreach team will be in your neighborhood!

ACPS Academic Calendar Reminders

Schools Reopen and Classes Resume

Mon., Jan. 6

All ACPS schools resume classes after Winter Break.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Mon., Jan. 20

All ACPS schools and offices will be closed in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

Last Day of Second Quarter

Thurs., Jan. 23

Professional Learning Day
Fri., Jan. 24
There will be no school for all ACPS students. 

Teacher Work Day

Mon., Jan. 27
There will be no school for students (except for Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School students).

Professional Learning Day
Tues., Jan. 28
There will be no school for all ACPS students. 

Community Engagement Events

Alexandria Library: Beginner and intermediate English Conversation

Weekly sessions at different library locations.

Improve your English Speaking Skills! The Alexandria Library invites all 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 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities

Looking for fun and engaging activities around the city? The Alexandria City Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities 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.

Walk and Talk - Parker-Gray/Braddock Metro

Sat., Jan.11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Charles Houston Recreation Center (901 Wythe Street)

Take a walk around the Parker-Gray/Braddock Metro area to talk about our neighborhood and how it shapes our health. Hot cocoa, sweet treats and hand warmers will be provided. Please RSVP online.

ALIVE! Pop-Up Food Distributions

• Sat., Jan. 25, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
  Leonard Chick Armstrong Recreation Center (25 West Reed Avenue)
  Del Pepper Community Center (4850 Mark Center Drive) New Location 

 

• Thurs., Jan. 16, 4-6 p.m.
  Francis C. Hammond Middle School (4646 Seminary Road)

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! will distribute bags of food to Alexandria City residents. No ID is required. Make sure to check out the ALIVE website for more information about the Food Hubs.

Building Bonds Beyond the School: Webinar Series for Families

Wed., Jan. 15, 6-7 p.m.

https://acps.cc/buildingbonds (Zoom)

Join the Department of Student Services and Equity (DSSE) for Pathways to Success: Strategies for College and Career Readiness. This webinar offers valuable tools and insights to help students and families navigate academic and career preparation. Learn practical tips for goal-setting, college planning, skill development and more from experienced professionals. Learn more and RSVP via ParentSquare! 

 

2025 Academic Orientation and Curriculum Night (Current Grade 8-11 families)

Tues., Jan. 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Alexandria City High School (3330 King Street)

Families are invited to meet with dozens of teachers and visit tables with information about core and elective classes, learn about expectations for next year at grade-level meetings and attend information sessions on advanced courses and our academies. Learn more and RSVP.  

Meaningful Conversations: Refugees and Immigrants 

Thurs., Jan.16, 7-8 p.m.

Alexandria Black History Museum (902 Wythe Street) 

Meaningful Conversations about racism and what to do about it. Join Alexandria community members for the resumption of the “Meaningful Conversations about Racism – and What To Do About It” conversations. Explore and celebrate the diversity of cultures and peoples in our area, address the attitudes and behaviors that still divide us and seek remedies grounded in the recognition that we are one interconnected, interdependent human family.

George Washington Middle School Elective Fair and Curriculum Night

Wed., Jan. 22, 5:30-7 p.m.

Families of students currently in grades 5-7 are invited to join our middle school staff to gain insight into the curriculum covered in grade-level content classes and preview electives.

Alexandria City Science Fair

Thurs., Jan. 23, 4-6 p.m.

Alexandria City High School - King Street Campus Cafeteria (3330 King Street)

Join us for the Alexandria City Science Fair, an annual showcase of more than 200 of our best and brightest in science, technology, engineering and math. 

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Alexandria City Library 

Thurs., Jan. 30

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library  (5005 Duke Street)

Join the Charles E. Beatley Library for a day of fun and relaxation as we welcome the Lunar New Year. Start your morning with calming Tai Chi or get creative with themed crafts! Programs are tailored for ages 0-5 in the morning (10:15-11:15 a.m.) and ages 10-17 in the afternoon (3:30-4:30 p.m.). 

Cultural Observance Days

On weekdays, these are regular school days. However, these days should not host 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.

• Mon., Jan. 6: Three Kings Day/Epiphany
• Tues., Jan. 7: Orthodox Christmas
• Sun., Jan. 19: Orthodox Epiphany
• Wed., Jan. 29: Lunar New Year 

Upcoming School Board Meetings

• Thurs., Jan. 9 at 6 p.m.
• Thurs., Jan. 23 at 6 p.m.

The regularly scheduled School Board meeting will take place twice in January. School Board meetings are held in person in the School Board Meeting Room at 1340 Braddock Place unless otherwise noted. Members of the public may attend in person or via Zoom. Please visit the School Board webpage for any updates to the meeting schedule.