Student Representatives
The opinions and concerns of the students in Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) are important to the Alexandria City School Board. Including Student Representatives as advisors to the Board creates a direct link between ACPS students and the elected body that governs them. These positions provide students the opportunity to serve their community and to gain a more thorough understanding of city and school governance and its role in creating an effective learning environment for every child in Alexandria.
2025-26 Student Representatives to the School Board
Contact the Student Representatives
- Email: studentreps@acps.k12.va.us
- Twitter: @stu_reps
- Instagram: @studentreps
How to Apply for a High School Student Representative Position for 2026-27
DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Student Representatives consist of two at-large positions from Alexandria City High School and one International Academy position. They serve annual terms from July 1 through June 30 of the school year of their appointment.
To apply for the 2026-27 school year, an applicant must be a rising junior or senior at Alexandria City High School (ACHS). The International Academy Student Representative must be a rising junior or senior from the International Academy at ACHS.
Before starting the online application, please review the February 19, 2026 School Board Meeting video to gain an understanding of the role of student representatives at school board meetings. You will need to have the following to complete the application:
- A resume. Your resume can include any accomplishments that you are proud of. This may include awards or recognitions, community or extracurricular activities, or other accomplishments. The application includes a resume template that can be used as a resource for drafting your resume.
- Names of your school counselor, a teacher and another teacher or adult who have agreed in advance to write a letter of recommendation are required.
- Letters of recommendation are due by the application deadline and should be emailed directly by the author to boardclerk@acps.k12.va.us or mailed and postmarked no later than Friday, April 17, 2026, to:
Clerk of the Board
1340 Braddock Pl, Ste 610
Alexandria VA 22314
All applications are reviewed by a Student Representative Selection Committee (SRSC), which will select five most qualified at-large applicants and two most qualified International Academy applications. These finalists are submitted to the Superintendent for review before forwarding to the School Board. The Board Chair and Vice Chair (or designees) will conduct in-person interviews and recommend the best qualified applicants for full Board approval.
Student Representatives attend all regular open board meetings and may choose to attend work sessions and/or special called meetings. They do not attend closed meetings. With the exception of prior approved absences, Student Representatives are required to attend at least 75% of regular School Board Meetings either in person or virtually.
As is feasible, Student Representatives sit at the dais during Board Meetings and they present a report on behalf of all of the students in the Division. Although they may participate fully in agenda item discussions, Student Representatives do not vote on any issue. As representatives of the student body, they are given the opportunity to voice their opinions and those of the student body they represent on any and all issues brought before the Board, except as precluded by law or policy. Additionally, Student Representatives may at times be offered the opportunity to participate in events and discussions as representatives of the Division.
- More information can be found in the School Board Policy and Regulation related to the position of Student Representatives to the School Board:
For more information, contact the Clerk of the Board at boardclerk@acps.k12.va.us or 703-619-8316