Meet Alexandria City Public Schools' New Superintendent

Alexandria City Public Schools announced the district's new superintendent at a school board meeting Thursday night.

See How Alexandria Schools Improved According To New State Ratings

Alexandria's public schools have improved across the board, though only one earned the state's Distinguished rating.

4 Alexandria Schools Among 14 In Fairfax County Launching New Safe Walking App

Four Alexandria schools are part of the launch of a new student-designed app to help kids and families find safe walking routes.

ACPS Launches Public Key Indicators Dashboard, Reports Meeting 9 Targets, Backsliding In 2

Alexandria City Public Schools has launched a new public dashboard for tracking progress toward its identified goals.

These Are The Best School Districts In VA, New Ranking Says

Northern Virginia school districts are well represented among the state's best.

Fairfax County Public Schools Administrator Charged With Embezzling School Funds

An FCPS senior administrator and former principal is accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from the school system.

New Preschool Opens In Old Town Alexandria

A new preschool has opened in Alexandria and still has spaces open for families looking for inquiry- and play-based early learning.

ACPS Expands Math Model Lesson Program, Aims For Stronger, More Consistent Math Instruction

Alexandria City Public Schools will expand a math training program for teachers, aiming for more consistent math instruction across schools.

ACPS Lays Out Schedule For Bus Reinstatement Services: Report

Alexandria City Public Schools has listed some neighborhoods where buses could be reinstated and set a deadline for busing decisions.

ACPS Still Working to Define Safe Walk Zones As Parents Request Bus Service Be Restored: Report

At the Alexandria School Board meeting on Thursday, parents and ACPS staff expressed concern about the city's new school walk zones.

Alexandria Teacher Selected For National STEM Advocates Program, Hopes To Spark Math Ambitions

An Alexandria City High School math teacher has been selected for a national program to mentor students in STEM research and competitions.

This Fairfax County High School Was Again Ranked Among Top 10 In The Nation

A Fairfax County high school specializing in math and science has once again been ranked among the nation's best.

United Way Stuff The Bus Event To Provide Hundreds Of Local Middle Schoolers With School Supplies

United Way's annual Stuff the Bus campaign will be held Monday. Seven local low-income schools will be supported with school supplies.

Faulty School Zone Speed Camera Resulted In 115 Bogus Citations In West End: Report

A malfunctioning school zone speed camera issued unwarranted citations for six months in Alexandria's West End.

Alexandria Public Schools Calendar For 2026-2027: Key Dates To Know

As the summer wraps up, here are the dates Alexandria public school students and parents should know for the new school year.

Alexandria City School Board Finalizes Budget Plan Ahead Of Thursday Vote

The Alexandria City School Board restored several items to the budget it will vote on this week.

FCPS Employee Accused Of Embezzling From Alexandria School

A Fairfax County Public Schools employee is accused of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the school system.

Alexandria School Board Approves New Police Partnership Agreement: Report

Alexandria's school board unanimously approved the long-negotiated new agreement.

Role Of Cops In Alexandria Schools Subject Of Upcoming Meeting

The Alexandria City School Board will be discussing its cooperation with local police at a meeting April 16.

Alexandria City Schools Change Schedule March 16 Due To Weather

Alexandria City Public Schools will have a schedule change on Monday, March 16, due to forecast severe storms.

Alexandria Schools Decide Status For Feb. 23

The snowstorm has forced Alexandria City Public Schools to change how classes will operate on Monday.

7 VA, DC Universities Among Best In World, New List Says

Seven Virginia and Washington, D.C. universities are among the 500 best in the world, according to a recent ranking from Time.

Alexandria City Public Schools Make Schedule Decision For Feb. 3

Alexandria City Public Schools have updated its operating status for students and employees on Tuesday, Feb. 3.

Alexandria Schools Decide Status For Jan. 30

Snow and cold temperatures have forced Alexandria City Public Schools to change how classes will operate on Friday.

Alexandria Schools Decide Status For Jan. 29

Snow and cold temperatures have forced Alexandria City Public Schools to change how classes will operate on Thursday.

Alexandria City Public Schools Decide On Classes For Jan. 27

Brutal cold and poor road conditions after the storm forced Alexandria City Public Schools to make a schedule decision for Tuesday classes.

Alexandria City Public Schools Decide On Classes For Jan. 26

The winter storm forced Alexandria City Public Schools to make a schedule decision for Monday classes. Plus, trash pickup is delayed a day.

Fight For Student Press Freedom Earns Alexandria Student Journalists Courage Award

The Student Press Law Center has given Alexandria City High School's student journalists an award for dedication to student press freedom.

Proposed Capital Budget Maintains K-8 School Conversion Plan In Alexandria

The superintendent's proposed capital budget maintains two K-8 school conversions and an elementary project in future years.

George Mason Elementary School Demolition Begins In Alexandria

Alexandria City Public Schools shared live video of a school starting to be demolished on Monday morning.

Alexandria Student Newspaper Earns State, National Awards For Investigations, Stories

An investigative piece by Theogony student journalists and other coverage earned state and national awards.

Top Alexandria Schools Official Leaving For Prince William County Role

A top Alexandria City Public Schools official is taking a new executive role in Prince William County.

Renamings Of Alexandria School Facilities Proposed To Honor Notable Figures

Four new facility names would honor people including a former mayor and NFL linebacker who graduated from ACPS.

Metropolitan School of the Arts Alumni Shine on Broadway and National Stages

Alexandria Performing Arts’ Graduates Soar to Prestigious Dance Programs

DASH Bus Proposal For Alexandria High School Students Not Supported By School Board

The proposal to move some high school students to DASH bus isn't moving forward for now.

Transgender Bathroom Lawsuit Appeal Backed By Alexandria City Public Schools

ACPS joined a case to reverse a court decision that allows the U.S. Education Department to cut funding over gender policies.

25 Years Later: 'Remember The Titans' Movie Anniversary To Be Marked In Alexandria

The 25th anniversary of the movie on Titans football's 1971 state championship will include some of the original players.

National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists From Alexandria Named For 2026

Semifinalists from numerous Alexandria schools are in the running for the next round of National Merit Scholarships in 2026.

Here Are The Best Colleges In Virginia, According To Niche

Niche ranked thousands of colleges and universities for the latest Best Colleges in America list. Here are Virginia's top ranked schools.

First Day Of School 2025 In Alexandria: Share Your Photos With Patch

It's the first day of school in Alexandria, and we want to see photos of students as they head back for another school year.