ACPS Express : New Era For Our Schools; Last Edition Of Year For ACPS Express

This week has been one that we can all celebrate together. On Tuesday, we gathered out front of Matthew Maury Elementary School to offic ...

Sign Replaced At Renamed Naomi L. Brooks Elementary In Alexandria

ACPS is renaming Matthew Maury Elementary as Naomi L. Brooks Elementary. The name at T.C. Williams High will be removed on Wednesday.

ACPS Express : Celebrating Our Graduates And New Leaders

Under overcast skies on Saturday morning, our 888 graduates filed out of T.C. Williams High School for the last time and entered Chinqua ...

Alexandria Superintendent's Contract Renewed By School Board

Hutchings will continue to lead ACPS amid the return to five in-person days in the fall and work on the five-year equity for all plan.

T.C. Williams High School Graduation: Celebrating Class Of 2021

T.C. Williams High School's senior class graduated on June 12 at Chinquapin Park. Congrats to all graduates!

ACPS Express : ACPS Survey And Class Of 2021 Graduation, Scholarships And Signing Day

To create the best experience for our school communities, we appreciate your feedback on several vital initiatives. In this issue of Exp ...

ACPS Express : Presidential Visit, Equity Climate Survey, And Empowering Young Girls

Last Friday, several ACPS students and staff were invited to join President Joe Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Governor Ralph Nort ...

ACPS Express : School And Staff Recognitions

This week, we have much to celebrate with incredible achievements around our school division. Please join me in congratulating the succe ...

ACPS Express : Last Chance To Choose For Fall 2021 And Summer Learning!

It has been exciting to plan for Fall 2021 when we look forward to welcoming all students back for five days a week of in-person learnin ...

ACPS Express : Learning Choice Form, Student Achievements & Nurses Day

On Tuesday, we sent you an important email message asking you to fill out the Learning Choice Form for your child(ren) about your prefer ...

In-Person Graduations Planned By Alexandria High Schools In 2021

We've rounded up in-person graduation plans by T.C. Williams, Bishop Ireton, Episcopal High Schools and St. Stephen's and St. Agnes.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Del Ray Patch.

Alexandria Schools To Offer In-Person, Virtual Choice For Fall

Alexandria's school district will send a learning choice form for a summer learning program and the 2021-2022 school year.

ACPS Express : Teacher Appreciation Week & School Lunch Heroes Day

Today (May 7), we also celebrate our school lunch staff for School Lunch Heroes Day. These behind-the-scenes champions make sure all stu ...

Virginia Tech Innovation Campus Gets $50M Commitment From Boeing

Boeing's multi-year gift will help the campus provide scholarships to students and recruit faculty to the Innovation Campus.

Logo Contest For Renamed Alexandria High School Open To Students

Alexandria City Public Schools is seeking logo ideas for Alexandria City High School, which will replace T.C. Williams High School in July.

Support Strong For 5 Days Of In-Person School: VA Patch Survey

Patch asked Virginia readers how they feel about their school districts' reopenings and planning for the next school year.

In Del Ray Area, Share Of College Grads Rises

The percentage of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been rising in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Alexandria.

Naomi Brooks Highlighted In Alexandria School Renaming Hearing

Naomi Brooks Elementary School is the top name choice the school board is considering for Matthew Maury High School.

Thousands Of Alexandria Students Start Hybrid Learning

Alexandria City Public Schools welcomed back its largest group of students for hybrid learning on Tuesday.

Final Names Recommended For T.C. Williams, Maury Elementary

After a public survey determined the top three name choices for each, the superintendent recommended final names.

First Alexandria Public School Students Start Hybrid Learning

Select special education and English language learner students started hybrid learning with two days of in-person learning per week.

Renaming Polls Open For T.C. Williams, Maury Elementary

Semifinalist names for the schools have been proposed before the school board chooses the final names in the spring.

Alexandria School Reopening Delayed For First Week Of February

Alexandria City Public Schools plans to keep students in virtual learning at least through the first week of February.

Alexandria Schools' Return Delayed Until At Least February

The latest tentative timelines would bring back the first group of students on Feb. 2.

In-Person Learning Plan Delayed For Alexandria City Schools

The school district would have started to bring students back on Jan. 19 and other dates.

What Weather Impact Means For Alexandria Virtual Learning

Virtual learning will continue, but the school buildings closure impacts food distribution and Virtual PLUS+ child care.

T.C. Williams, Maury School Renaming Hearing To Be Held

The Alexandria School Board will vote in November on whether to rename the two schools.

Phased Return For Some Students To Be Recommended In Alexandria

The school district also released results of student, staff and family surveys on Virtual PLUS+ and returning to school.

School Board To Review Agreement With Alexandria Police

Some activists want Alexandria City Public Schools to end the Memorandum of Understanding allowing school resource officers in schools.

Virginia Tech Announces Advisory Board For Innovation Campus

An advisory board of company leaders will provide guidance for the new campus, which welcomed its inaugural class for remote classes.

2021 National Merit Semifinalists Named From Alexandria Schools

Semifinalists will be considered for National Merit Scholarships announced in 2021.

Child Care Options Detailed As Alexandria School Year Approaches

With Alexandria City Public Schools starting the school year virtually, child care and after-school programs are being offered.

School Board Approves Virtual Start For Alexandria Schools

The school district is planning technology distribution, supports for families and students, and more ahead of the Sept. 8 start.

Alexandria Superintendent Seeks Virtual Start To School Year

The school board is set to vote on the reopening proposal for Alexandria's public schools on Aug. 7.

What Alexandria Families Prefer For Reopening Schools In The Fall

The survey revealed families' reopening preferences and staff's likelihood of returning to school sites.

2 School Reopening Models Suggested In Alexandria Survey

A survey due by July 12 asks families about their preference for reopening as well as practices such as face masks.

T.C. Williams Class Of 2020 Graduates Amid Pandemic

Commencement speeches addressed the pandemic and push to address systemic racism.

Noah Lyles To Give Keynote Speech At T.C. Williams Graduation

The virtual ceremony will celebrate seniors who had a nontraditional end to the school year due to the pandemic.

Patch Honors Alexandria Graduates: Congrats Class Of 2020

We hope this will give the community a way to share their pride in our Class of 2020 high school graduates.