Alexandria School Receives Healthy Kids Grant For Physical Activity

Naomi L. Brooks Elementary and other select schools and programs received grants for efforts to boost student health.

Alexandria Schools Make Gains In 2024 Standards Of Learning Results

Alexandria City Public Schools' Standards of Learning results show improvements or similar results in the core subjects.

First Day Of School 2024: Share Your Photos From Alexandria

With students back for another school year in Alexandria and the new Minnie Howard Campus open, we want to see your first day photos.

Teacher Spotlight: Beverly Shelton Makes A Difference In Alexandria

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated. Here's one from Alexandria

Alexandria Public Schools Calendar For 2024-25: Key Dates To Know

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

Early Education Teacher Shows Dedication: Alexandria Teacher Shout-Out

Dawn Bingman is credited with dedication to young students and helping to kick off the Minnie Howard Campus early childhood program.

VA Public Schools Among Top 10 In The Nation, Analysis Says

Virginia public schools are among the best in the country, according to a newly released analysis from WalletHub.

Teacher Spotlight: Tonya Matthews Makes A Difference At YMCA

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated. Here's one from Alexandria.

Free Summer Meals For Students Offered By Alexandria Public Schools

Children can get free breakfast and lunch at select Alexandria school sites during part of the summer.

Bishop Ireton High School Scores 2024 Cappie Award

Bishop Ireton High School is among the winners at the Cappies Gala, held Monday at the Kennedy Center.

Pay Increases, Minnie Howard Campus Funds In Approved ACPS Budget

Pay increases and operating funds for the rebuilt Minnie Howard Campus were part of the approved ACPS budget.

Alexandria Students Win National Merit Scholarships From Colleges

Two Alexandria students are among less than 1 percent of American high school seniors winning National Merit Scholarships.

Alexandria High School Celebrates 841 Graduates At 2024 Commencement

Hundreds of graduating Titans are headed to college, trade schools or other paths and will collectively get millions in scholarships.

Rebuilt Minnie Howard Campus Opens With Expanded Capacity, Pool

The new Minnie Howard Campus, rebuilt to expand capacity, also has a pool that will be open for public use.

Alexandria Schools Nominated For Tony's Of High School Theater

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

Alexandria Students Win $2,500 National Merit Scholarships In 2024

Students from the Alexandria area were among 2,500 nationwide earning the National Merit Scholarship Corporation's own $2,500 scholarships.

Student 'Has Overcome Many Obstacles': Alexandria Graduation Shoutout

Miekiah of Alexandria is a member of AVID and a member and mentor for EIP Early Identification Program with George Mason University.

2 Alexandria Students Win Amazon Future Engineer Scholarships

Students from Alexandria City High School and others in Virginia will get up to $40,000 in Amazon Future Engineer scholarships.

Solar Eclipse Prompts Adjustments At Alexandria Public Schools

While some school districts are planning dismissals for the solar eclipse, Alexandria City Public Schools has a plan for safe viewing.

Alexandria Teacher Wins Milken Educator Award, 'Oscar Of Teaching'

Teacher Eva Irwin was surprised with the school district's first Milken Educator Award during a school assembly.

Collective Bargaining Process To Begin In Alexandria Schools

Teachers have shared concerns about the proposed collective bargaining ordinance for Alexandria City Public Schools.

Alexandria Crossing Guard Wins Most Outstanding In VA Award

In honor of Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, an Alexandria crossing guard was recognized as one of the best in Virginia.

Weather Decision Made For Alexandria Schools On Jan. 19

Alexandria City Public Schools has modified its schedule for a third time this week as more snow could be on the way.

Snow Prompts Alexandria Schools To Modify Schedule On Jan. 16

Alexandria City Public Schools will be operating on modified schedules on Tuesday due to inclement weather.

Alexandria Schools Budget Proposed To Increase

Staff recruitment and retention, middle school athletics and the Minnie Howard campus are addressed in the ACPS budget proposal.

Tighter City Budget Guidance Drives Alexandria School Capital Budget

Alexandria's superintendent proposed a capital budget that would be a reduction from the city and school district's last capital budget.

Alexandria City High School Student Earns Perfect AP Exam Score

A student at Alexandria City High School was one of only 13 students with a perfect score on a college-level AP exam.

8 Alexandria Area Students Named 2024 National Merit Semifinalists

Students from City of Alexandria high schools are in the running for the next National Merit Scholarships in 2024.

SOL Standardized Tests: How Alexandria City Public Schools Performed

Alexandria City Public Schools held steady in the five subjects on the SOL tests but remain below state averages in all but one subject.

Alexandria's Douglas MacArthur Elementary Reopens After Renovations

The new three-story Douglas MacArthur Elementary School is open after students used a temporary swing space during renovations.

School Supply Distribution Helps Hundreds Of Alexandria Kids

Alexandria families facing the cost of school supplies for the new school year got a helping hand from a local law firm.

Old Town Alexandria 2023-24 School Calendar: Dates To Know

The first day of school is approaching. Here are the key dates to know for the school year, including holidays and teacher work days.

Alexandria School Board To Choose New Chair, Vice Chair

While the last chair and vice chair elections happened in January, the Alexandria School Board changed the timing of leadership elections.

New Principal Selected For Alexandria City High School

Alexandria City High School will get a new principal in the next school year after Principal Peter Balas leaves for an Arlington position.

Bishop Ireton Wins 2 Cappies Awards For 'The Music Man'

Bishop Ireton High School students were among the winners of the annual Cappies Gala at the Kennedy Center.

Class Of 2023: Share Your Graduation Photos From Alexandria

To celebrate graduates, we want to see your graduation photos from Alexandria City High School, Bishop Ireton High School and other schools.

Free Summer Meals For Children To Be Offered At Alexandria Schools

At five school locations, Alexandria City Public Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch for children during the summer.

Air Quality Alert Prompts Changes At Alexandria Schools

School operations are continuing normally during the air quality alert, but some activities are affected.

Principal Bids Farewell To Alexandria City High School, 905 Graduate

Alexandria City High School graduates received their diplomas as Principal Peter Balas prepares to leave for a new role in Arlington.

Alexandria TV Production Students Thrive In 2 Competitions

Students at Alexandria High School placed at C-SPAN and SkillsUSA competitions for TV production by creating video projects.