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.

Metal Detectors At Alexandria High School Take 75 Minutes On First Day

As students waited to pass through metal detectors, the school district said most students were screened within an hour and 15 minutes.

Peter Balas Leaving Alexandria Schools To Take Arlington Role

After the current school year, Alexandria City High School's principal will move to a new role as principal at an Arlington high school.

Melanie Kay-Wyatt Named Permanent Alexandria Schools Superintendent

Interim Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt was named the permanent superintendent by the Alexandria School Board on Thursday.

New Alexandria School Superintendent To Be Announced

The new permanent superintendent for Alexandria City Public Schools will be welcomed at Thursday night's School Board meeting.

Alexandria High School Campus Project Reaches Major Milestone

The new Minnie Howard Campus building, which is expected to open in 2024 with a pool, marked a significant construction milestone.

At-Risk Student Counseling Program In VA Boosted With Federal Money

Students in the Communities in Schools program met with Sen. Mark Warner as he delivered money to expand help for at-risk Virginia youths.

Custodian 'Heart And Soul' Of Alexandria Schools For 42 Years

Patricia Morgan, a custodian for 42 years, has helped her school beyond the typical job duties, including during the pandemic.

Metal Detector Proposal Receives Support In Alexandria Schools Survey

As the Alexandria school board considers approval of metal detector use, a majority in a public survey support the security measure.

Alexandria Schools Budget OK'd Before City Budget Process

The Alexandria School Board approved the school district's annual budget, which will rely on funding from the city's upcoming budget.

Celebree School To Open Amid Need For More Alexandria Child Care

As child care availability is a lingering concern for families, a pair of new parents will open Celebree School in Alexandria.

Continued School Resource Officers Recommended By ACPS Advisory Group

School resource officer funding and other actions were recommended by the School Law Enforcement Partnership Advisory Group at ACPS.

Mandatory Virtual Learning On Snow Days Proposed In Virginia Bill

A proposed bill would require virtual learning on snow days rather than the optional policy some Northern Virginia school districts use.

Capital Budget With New School Approved By Alexandria School Board

The latest capital improvement program for ACPS includes plans to use a purchased building as a swing space, then a new school.

Alexandria Building Proposed As Future Middle School In Capital Budget

A building purchased by Alexandria City Public Schools is proposed to become a middle school after serving as a swing space.

Police Officers, Camera Systems Boost Student Safety: Alexandria Forum

Officials discussed school safety measures, street safety, school resource officers and more at a forum in Alexandria.

Celebree School Prepares For Winter Opening At Alexandria Development

A new child care and early education school in Alexandria has opened enrollment ahead of a projected winter opening.

Alexandria Schools Ranked Among Top Private, Most Diverse In VA

New 2023 rankings from Niche include public and private schools in Alexandria on the top Virginia lists.

Alexandria Public Schools Accredited In 2022-2023, 4 With Conditions

Virginia's annual accreditation of schools is based on academic achievement, achievement gaps, and student engagement and outcome factors.

Alexandria Seniors Named 2023 National Merit Scholar Semifinalists

Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, less than 1 percent of high school seniors, will be eligible for 2023 scholarships.

Standards Of Learning Results 2022: How Alexandria Schools Performed

Alexandria City Public Schools saw improvement on Standards of Learning pass rates since 2021, but scores were below pre-pandemic levels.

Alexandria Schools Begin School Year With Interim Superintendent

Melanie Kay-Wyatt, who will officially become superintendent on Sept. 1, visited schools along with other officials for the first day.

IDs, Designated Entrances: Security Measures For Alexandria Schools

Alexandria public school students will return for the new school year on Aug. 22 with security measures in place.

Old Town School Calendar 2022-23: Alexandria's Key Dates

As families in Old Town and around Alexandria prepare for the 2022-2023 school year, here are the key dates to know.

Book Buddies Program Helps Alexandria Student Shine In Reading

A mother whose daughter participates in the Book Buddies program says it can help Spanish-speaking families like hers.

Interim Superintendent Selection In Alexandria Expected In Late July

Alexandria City Public Schools is moving forward with an interim superintendent search as Superintendent Gregory Hutchings Jr. will resign.

Alexandria School Superintendent To Resign In August

Superintendent Gregory Hutchings Jr. plans to continue work on racial equity in schools after leaving Alexandria's school system.

205 Titans Receive Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Awards

The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria is awarding $600,000 to graduating students and another $600,000 to students already in college.

2 Alexandria High Schools Score Wins At 2022 Cappies Gala

The 22nd annual Cappies Gala, the Tony's-like awards for high school theatre, recognized students around the DC region with awards.

Graduation Diploma Honors Alexandria Senior Killed In Stabbing

The first diploma was awarded to the family of Luis Mejia Hernandez, the senior who died in an off-campus fight.

Class Of 2022: Share Your Graduation Photos From Alexandria

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