Kicking off Attendance Spirit Week with hat day! Attendance counts everyday, head for success by arriving on time. 8:00 is late.

Library 📚 book check out day is an excited time! And with a special 5th grader librarian in training

In the September 2024 Supe’s Spotlight, Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt addresses the importance of #SchoolEveryday as we observe Attendance Awareness Month. #AttendanceMattersVA

#SuicidePreventionMonth provides a dedicated time to come together with passion and strength to address this difficult topic. 💜 💙 Check out our mental health resources to learn how to support someone you care about. One conversation can change a life: acps.k12.va.us/mental-health-…

The #SummerFun isn't over yet. Our #CommunityCookouts are back, and the grill is calling your name.🍔🌭 Join us tomorrow, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m. at Princess Square for an evening of food, games, and community connection. Everyone is invited to attend: alexandriava.gov/go/5673

Tonight was Back-to-School Night for some of our amazing ACPS schools, and our dedicated staff is here to support families every step of the way! 📚 The Office of Community Partnerships and Engagement helped George WashingtonMS families connect to resources and shared information about

Shout out to our Edgar The Eagle recipient for September, pur security guard, Mr. Mintah. 🦅 #BeEager #EagerEagles #EdgartheEagle

Good attendance leads to bright futures!

We are SO grateful to local community organizations and businesses like Cushman & Wakefield, Royce Geo and SageWater for their generous donations of backpacks, supplies and time for this year's 2024 Backpack & School Supply Drive. 🤗 Stay tuned for our recap video, coming soon!

🌟 With nominations for 2024 Superintendents to Watch now open (nspra.co/3XoqD4m), we're taking a look back at the 2023 honorees! 💡 Meet Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt, superintendent of Alexandria City Public Schools and learn how she champions innovative communication strategies. nspra.co/3To9bf3

We had a wonderful time at Back-to-School Night and our Annual Title I Parent Meeting at Jefferson-Houston! Thank you to everyone for coming to meet our incredible J-H Staff and Community Partners!✏️📓🚍🏫

🤔 #DYK regular attendance is defined as attending at least 95% of the school days? At ACPS, this means having nine or fewer absences for any reason.💡​​ #SchoolEveryday #AttendanceMattersVA acps.k12.va.us/about-us/expre…

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Seazante` W. Oliver has been appointed as the principal at Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center. Dr. Oliver brings 25+ years of experience and a commitment to fostering a caring culture of collaboration. acps.k12.va.us/about-us/expre…

At our Back To School Night, Ms. Cates invited students, staff, and families to team up for an art project. Each person designed a popsicle stick, and the sticks were put together to create one-of-a-kind artworks! #BeEager #EagerEagles #artinschools

We are happy so many MacArthur PreK families are at Back to School Night! MacArthur ACPS 💫 Alexandria City Public Schools 📚 🖍️

We join the nation in paying tribute to those who lost their lives on 9/11. We also honor the first responders who are heralded as the heroes for quickly leaping into action on that fateful day. In remembrance of this solemn occasion, let's come together as a community. 🇺🇸

Our Roadrunners are hard at work embracing creativity in music class! Here you’ll see Ms.Griles supporting students with their music vision boards, and Ms. Tio ensuring students new to band know how to properly hold their instrument!

ACPS was thrilled to be part of the Volunteer Fair this Saturday, where 40+ non-profits came together to showcase their work! 🤗 It was a fantastic event, and we extend a huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn how they can volunteer with ACPS: acps.k12.va.us/volunteer

Ms.Glenn's 7th grade science class is learning about Ecology and the Cycles of Matter. 🌦 Alexandria City Public Schools

Using PowerSchool to verify your student’s Back-to-School forms is the first step in playing an active role in their education. 🏫 This information ensures teachers and staff will be able to contact and engage you in their academic progress. Learn more: acps.cc/BTS-Forms