As the school year progresses, we want to highlight the great work being done throughout our school division. As we close out the month of February, here are some featured news reports that helped to tell the stories from our wonderful ACPS schools. 

ABC-7: Alexandria schools to hire GWU students as part of program to recruit, retain teachers

WJLA’s Joy Wang spoke with Executive Director of Specialized Instruction Terry Werner and Director of Recruitment and Retention Margaret Browne about the division’s pilot Special Education Residency Program with George Washington University. (Feb 14, 2023)

WUSA-9: Alexandria City Public Schools makes strides towards sustainability

WUSA9 meteorologist Makayla Lucero visited the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) Bus Depot to highlight the addition of 10 electric buses to our fleet, bringing our division’s total to 15, one of the highest on the East Coast. Makayla rode on an electric bus and interviewed Chief of Operations and Facilities Dr. Alicia Hart, Director of Pupil Transportation and Fleet Management MeChale’ Johnson and Driver Rosemary Burzynski (Jan. 26, 2023).

The Zebra: Alexandria Social Worker Makes Food Pantry Dream Come True at George Mason Elementary

The Zebra Press featured the new food pantry at George Mason Elementary School that School Social Worker Audrey Robinson was instrumental in launching for families experiencing food insecurity. (Jan. 28, 2023)

ALXnow: Alexandria City High School instructor performed with ColdPlay on Saturday Night Live this weekend

Alxnow spotlighted Alexandria City High School choral director, Theodore Thorpe III for his performance with Cold Play on Saturday Night Live (SNL).  (Feb 6, 2023)

The Alexandria Times: ACPS approves 2023-24 budget

The Alexandria Times reported on School Board approval of a combined funds budget for the 2023- 24 school year, which includes $359.9 million for Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS). (Feb. 23, 2023)