Student Representatives
2022–23 Student Representatives to the School Board:
- Emily Milton
- Zahra Rahimi
- Torenzo Ricks
Contact the Student Representatives: studentreps@acps.k12.va.us
- Twitter: @stu_reps
- Instagram: @studentreps
How to Apply for the Student Representative Position for 2022–23:
Each year, rising juniors and seniors may apply to serve an annual term from July through the following June. Representatives that serve during their junior year may reapply for a second term.
Student Representatives are required to attend at least 75% of regular School Board Meetings. The representatives sit at the dais during Board Meetings and present a report on behalf of all the students in the Division. They may participate fully in agenda item discussion, however, the Student Representatives do not vote on any issues. Student Representatives may choose to attend and participate in School Board Work Sessions or Special Called School Board Meetings, and have been asked to participate in events and discussions as representatives of the Division.
To apply for the 2022–23 school year, you must be a sophomore or junior at Alexandria City High School. All applications will be reviewed by a selection committee, which will select five finalists to submit to the Superintendent for review. The Board Chair and Vice Chair (or designees) will conduct in-person interviews with the top five candidates and recommend the two best qualified applicants for full Board approval.
Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 9, 2022.
Before starting the online application, you will need to have on hand the following information:
- The date of a Regular School Board Meeting from 2021-2022 of which you have watched the entirety of the meeting video
- An electronic version of your resume in Word or PDF for uploading into the application that includes schools attended, academic information such as honors or AP courses taken, work experience, any awards or recognitions received, extracurricular activities, community/volunteer activities and work experience. (Resume Template)
- Names of two teachers and your guidance counselor who have agreed in advance to write a letter of recommendation are required. There is the option of a fourth letter of recommendation, if you choose.
- 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 May 9, 2022, to:
Clerk of the Board
1340 Braddock Pl, Ste 610
Alexandria VA 22314
It is highly recommended that you use the online application. However, a hard copy of the application may be found in BBBB-R – Student Representatives to the School Board Regulations and Printable Application (PDF). Additional paper may be added to answer the questions provided on the paper application.
Online Application for the 2022-23 Student Representative to the School Board
Middle School Student Representatives
2020-2021 Middle School Student Representatives:
- Zenobia Settles, Patrick Henry School
- Jammica Reindorf, Francis C. Hammond Middle School
- Ann Carr, George Washington Middle School
- Makaylah Phelps, Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 School
Four (4) Middle School Student Representatives shall serve annual terms each July through the following June, after which they may reapply to be considered for another term. Middle School Student Representative positions (one each) will be open to students at George Washington Middle School, Francis C. Hammond Middle School, Jefferson Houston School, and Patrick Henry School. Students may apply at the end of their 6th- or 7th-grade year.
Middle School Student Representatives serve in an advisory role to the (high school) Student Representatives to the School Board and will write a monthly report on behalf of the students at their school.
Middle School Student Representatives are responsible for attending scheduled, periodic meetings with the principal and Student Representatives to the School Board. If a Student Representative does not attend 75% of these meetings, or is unable to serve, the principal will select a replacement representative.
To apply for the following year, you must be a current 6th or 7th-grade student at George Washington Middle School, Francis C. Hammond Middle School, Jefferson Houston School, or Patrick Henry School. All applications will be reviewed by your principal, who will select three finalists to be interviewed by the principal and the (high school) Student Representatives to the School Board. The best-qualified applicant from each school will be recommended for full Board approval.
Applications are due Monday, May 9, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Before starting the online application, you will need to have on hand the following information:
- An electronic list of schools attended, any awards/recognitions received, extracurricular activities, and any honors classes taken.
- The name of one teacher who has agreed to write a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
- The letter of recommendation is due at the time of application and should be provided by the author to your principal.
It is highly recommended that you complete the online application. If you require a hard copy of the application, click below on the link to regulation BBBB-R2. Additional paper may be used to answer the questions provided.
Online application for Middle School Student Representative