Where VA Ranks For Racial Equality In Education

A new ranking by WalletHub revealed where students receive the best educational opportunities regardless of race.

Alexandria Students Win Latest National Merit Scholarships

Three students with ties to Alexandria are among less than 1 percent of American high school seniors winning National Merit Scholarships.

984 Seniors Graduate From Alexandria City High School

Congrats to the Class of 2025, which included nearly 1,000 students at Alexandria City High School.

MacArthur Elementary Families Raise Concerns With School Redistricting

Families of an elementary school shared concerns about proposed redistricting splitting up students in middle school.

Alexandria Schools Collect 6 Cappies Nominations In 2025

The Cappies, the DC region's Tony's of high school theater, announced schools receiving award nominations.

ACPS Student Newspaper Oversight Proposal Paused: Report

The high school's student newspaper Theogony has raised concerns about a proposed policy it said would censor student journalists.

Alexandria Student Awarded $2,500 National Merit Scholarship

Winners of the National Merit Scholarship's $2,500 scholarship were chosen from finalists representing less than 1 percent of U.S. seniors.

ACPS School Redistricting Should Aim to Minimize Disruption

A parent group provides a letter to the editor on proposed redistricting maps that would affect students in a newly renovated school.

Cappies Review: 'Guys and Dolls' At Bishop Ireton High School

A student reviews Bishop Ireton High School's "Guys and Dolls," which students performed on April 4, 5, 11 and 12.

These 6 VA Colleges Are The Hardest To Get Into

Virginia colleges made the list of the hardest colleges to get into based on admission rates and more factors, according to a new ranking.

'Make America Healthy Event' Held In Alexandria School

An Alexandria school hosted HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. to discuss school nutrition programs and push for continued federal support.

All Ages Read Together Focuses On Making Kids Kindergarten Ready

All Ages Read Together, which wants to help kids be at the same level in kindergarten, is one nonprofit participating in Spring2Action.

Bishop Ireton High School Celebrates End Of Chapel Renovations

As Bishop Ireton High School celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, the bishop helped celebrate the completion of chapel renovations.

Alexandria Public School Redistricting Options Presented

Alexandria City Public Schools is in the midst of considering boundary changes to address school capacities and enrollment projections.

Minnie Howard Campus Gets Historic School Integration Sign

An unveiling of a historic interpretation sign documents the history of integration at the school site that is now the Minnie Howard Campus.

Potential Of Innovation Campus Touted At Ribbon Cutting

More than a thousand people attended the Virginia Tech opening in Alexandria, which protesters interrupted.

Alexandria Public Schools Budget Approved With Increase

The school board added more pay increases to the ACPS budget and increased the funding sought from City Council.

Alexandria Public Schools Change Feb. 12 Schedule Due To Storm

With Alexandria and the rest of the region under a winter storm warning, the school schedule for Feb. 12 will change.

Alexandria Public Schools Adjust Schedule For Weather On Feb. 11

With Alexandria and the rest of the region under a winter storm warning, the school day will be adjusted on Feb. 11.

4 Percent Budget Increase Proposed For Alexandria Public Schools

Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt has proposed a budget with pay increases, new security officers, new positions and more.

Alexandria Public Schools Change Schedule For Jan. 22

Alexandria City Public Schools have changed the schedule for Wednesday, Jan. 22 amid frigid temperatures.

Virginia Tech Innovation Campus Opens First Building To Students

Students had their first classes at the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus's new academic building Tuesday.

Alexandria Public Schools Make Weather Decision For Jan. 8

Winter weather continues to impact Alexandria City Public Schools, delaying the in-person return from winter break.

New, Returning Alexandria School Board Members Welcomed In 2025

The Alexandria School Board has four new members and five returning members chosen in an uncontested election.

Alexandria Public Schools Adjust Schedule On Jan. 7

Alexandria City Public Schools will have a second day of schedule changes from the winter storm.

Alexandria Public Schools Make Weather Decision For Jan. 6

Alexandria City Public Schools made schedule changes due to a winter storm starting late Sunday into Monday.

VA’s Best Schools 2024: Rankings For High Schools, Elementary, College

As 2024 comes to an end, here’s how various publications rated educational institutions in Virginia.

K-8 School Changes Envisioned In Approved ACPS Capital Budget

The capital budget accounts for the Alexandria School Board seeking a plan to reconfigure two K-8 schools.

Fights At Alexandria City High School Prompt Charges For 2 Students

Alexandria Police have charged two students in connection to sights school officials say injured staff and students.

Alexandria Country Day School Clinches 9th Varsity Soccer Championship

Alexandria Country Day School won its ninth championship with a co-ed team of middle school athletes.

Cappies Review: 'Twelfth Night' At Alexandria City High School

A student reviews the performance of the Shakespeare classic with a 1990s pop culture twist.

ACPS Capital Budget Includes Planning For Pre-K 8 Restructuring

As the school board examines options for Pre-8 school restructuring, the capital budget proposal takes that into account.

First Middle School Sports Programs Starting At Alexandria Schools

New school-based sports programs are in the process of launching at Alexandria City Public Schools.

George Mason Elementary Design Concept Endorsed By School Board

The Alexandria School Board voted on a concept for the upcoming elementary school reconstruction.

6 VA Colleges In Top 100 In Nation: US News Rankings

Along with the top national universities and colleges, U.S. News named best value colleges, best for social mobility and more.

12 VA Colleges Make New List Of Best Schools In The U.S.

Among a Wall Street Journal-College Pulse ranking of the best colleges in the U.S., Virginia had 5 in the top 100 schools, and 12 overall.

PreK-8 Reconfiguration Options To Be Presented To School Board

Constructing new facilities and reassigning to other schools are some options in the final analysis being presented to the School Board.

Cell Phone Ban In VA Schools: State Guidelines Finalized

School divisions must meet the state's finalized guidelines for restricting student cell phones in Virginia schools by the start of 2025.

Seniors At Alexandria Schools Named National Merit Semifinalists

Semifinalists from Alexandria schools are in the running for the next round of National Merit Scholarships in 2025.

'She Teaches With Love': Alexandria Teacher Shout-Out

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.