School Modernizations and Capital Projects
Strong schools are at the heart of a strong community. Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) school modernization initiative reflects a shared commitment between ACPS and the City of Alexandria to create learning environments where every student can thrive. Modernizations are guided by the Joint ACPS–City Long-Range Educational Facilities Plan (LREFP), which provides a thoughtful, data-driven roadmap for how school buildings are improved over time. It aligns modernization and capacity needs with projected enrollment changes and evolving instructional priorities, ensuring that investments are both responsive and forward-looking.
From securing funding to welcoming students, modernizing a school in Alexandria City Public Schools involves a thoughtful, multi-step process. Each phase is designed to ensure transparency, community input, and efficient use of resources as we create safe, inspiring learning environments.
Major Capital Projects
As part of each modernization, careful consideration is given to how schools function as community spaces. Flexible, accessible areas are designed to support events, programs, and partnerships that benefit the broader community. Every project is the result of close collaboration between ACPS, the City, architects, engineers, school leaders and community members.
Explore the projects below to see how these efforts are taking shape across the community.
Project Development Process
Every ACPS project follows a structured process to ensure transparency, quality, and community input at every stage.