FAFSA Completions Down In VA: How West End Alexandria Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for West End Alexandria area high schools.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Salute Your 2021 Graduate On West End Alexandria Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on West End Alexandria Patch.

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 ...

Douglas MacArthur Elementary Demolition Begins In Alexandria

Building demolition activities are starting as ACPS aims to have the new school building open in early 2023.

West End Alexandria Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how college aid applications changed for West End Alexandria area high schools.

In West End Alexandria Area, Share Of College Grads Rising

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

Polk Elementary Principal Retiring After 36 Years At ACPS

Principal PreeAnn Johnson, who spent 26 years at ACPS, will retire after the current school year ends.

Nova, Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia Career Works And Skillsource Form Coalition To Help Get Residents Back To Work

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is partnering with the City of Manassas.

NOVA Launches New Health Screening Application For Android, Apple And Desktop PCs

NOVA is preparing for a safe return to campus when classes begin the 24th, by launching the ‘GoCanvas’ Health Screening Application.

Alexandria Student Wins Leaders And Achievers Scholarship

Jasmine Vargas was recognized at the Virginia State Capitol along with other winners of Comcast NBC Universal scholarships.

Bishop Ireton Gets New Head Of School

Kathleen McNutt has taught in Northern Virginia and has kids who have attended Bishop Ireton.

Alexandria Student Earns 2019 National Merit Scholarship

A student from Alexandria is in the first group of this year's National Merit Scholarship winners.

Patrick Henry Swing Space Approved By Alexandria School Board

Some residents criticized the proposal to move Douglas MacArthur Elementary students into the old Patrick Henry building.

Alexandria Schools Make March 1 Weather Call

Snow and sleet are headed our way for the first day of March, the National Weather Service says.

Alexandria Schools Make Weather Call For Feb. 21

School officials announced schedule changes related to the winter storm.

Alexandria Schools Make Decision For Feb. 20 Classes

Alexandria is under a winter storm warning for much of Wednesday.

Alexandria Student Places First In GMU Stock Market Game

Freshman Courtney Quinn will be honored in a spring ceremony.

Bishop Ireton Students Give Back With 650 Volunteer Hours

Students offered community service as part of We Care Week and raised over $6K.

Bishop Ireton Students Earn Outstanding Academic Achievements

The Alexandria private school has one National Merit Semifinalist and 81 AP Scholars.

School Supplies Drive Kicks Off In Alexandria

The drive gives 138 disadvantaged children the school supplies they need.

TC Williams Receives $4K No Kid Hungry Grant

The grant will help jumpstart the breakfast in the classroom program at the high school.

Alexandria Student Wins $10K Taco Bell Scholarship

Robert Boyd, who uses filmmaking to educate people about microbiology, is one of the nationwide scholarship winners.

Alexandria City Schools Make March 22 Weather Decision

Schools will open late as hazardous conditions on roads could continue into Thursday.

Alexandria Schools Change Schedule For March 20

After-school and evening activities are cancelled at Alexandria City Public Schools.

Transition To High School Night At TC Williams Planned

Middle schoolers can learn how they can prepare for their freshman year of high school and get a free pizza dinner.

Northern Virginia Community College to Begin New Session

Online registration is available for an eight-week session that begins March 13 at Northern Virginia Community College.

Review Underway for Potential New West End School Site

ACPS is in the process of reviewing the building at 1701 N. Beauregard Street as the possible site of a new elementary school.

Alexandria Schools 'Close the Gap' in Testing, Student Achievement Up

Over the past three years, ACPS has shown considerable gains in the focus areas of reading, science and math across all subgroups.

William Ramsay Elementary Closed Friday Due to Flooding

A burst water pipe caused flooding in the building, according to ACPS.

Flooding Cancels After-School Activities at William Ramsay Elementary: ACPS

ACPS sent out an alert Thursday afternoon about flooding at William Ramsay Elementary School, located at 5700 Sanger Ave.

Patrick Henry Principal Named ACPS Principal of the Year

Patrick Henry Elementary principal Ingrid Bynum named ACPS Principal of the Year; also a finalist for Washington Post's 2016 honor.

UPDATE: Alexandria Rec Center Reopens, Power Back On

A power outage hit the rec center and school Wednesday morning.

UPDATE: Alexandria Middle School Cleared for Re-Entry

The school was being evacuated just before 8:30 a.m. Monday.