As the Alexandria school board considers approval of metal detector use, a majority in a public survey support the security measure.
The Alexandria School Board approved the school district's annual budget, which will rely on funding from the city's upcoming budget.
As child care availability is a lingering concern for families, a pair of new parents will open Celebree School in Alexandria.
School resource officer funding and other actions were recommended by the School Law Enforcement Partnership Advisory Group at ACPS.
A proposed bill would require virtual learning on snow days rather than the optional policy some Northern Virginia school districts use.
The latest capital improvement program for ACPS includes plans to use a purchased building as a swing space, then a new school.
A building purchased by Alexandria City Public Schools is proposed to become a middle school after serving as a swing space.
Officials discussed school safety measures, street safety, school resource officers and more at a forum in Alexandria.
A new child care and early education school in Alexandria has opened enrollment ahead of a projected winter opening.
New 2023 rankings from Niche include public and private schools in Alexandria on the top Virginia lists.
Virginia's annual accreditation of schools is based on academic achievement, achievement gaps, and student engagement and outcome factors.
Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, less than 1 percent of high school seniors, will be eligible for 2023 scholarships.
Alexandria City Public Schools saw improvement on Standards of Learning pass rates since 2021, but scores were below pre-pandemic levels.
Melanie Kay-Wyatt, who will officially become superintendent on Sept. 1, visited schools along with other officials for the first day.
Alexandria public school students will return for the new school year on Aug. 22 with security measures in place.
As families in Old Town and around Alexandria prepare for the 2022-2023 school year, here are the key dates to know.
A mother whose daughter participates in the Book Buddies program says it can help Spanish-speaking families like hers.
Alexandria City Public Schools is moving forward with an interim superintendent search as Superintendent Gregory Hutchings Jr. will resign.
Superintendent Gregory Hutchings Jr. plans to continue work on racial equity in schools after leaving Alexandria's school system.
The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria is awarding $600,000 to graduating students and another $600,000 to students already in college.
The 22nd annual Cappies Gala, the Tony's-like awards for high school theatre, recognized students around the DC region with awards.
The first diploma was awarded to the family of Luis Mejia Hernandez, the senior who died in an off-campus fight.
To celebrate graduates, we want to see your graduation photos from Alexandria City High School and other schools.
An Alexandria City High School student is among the winners of college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships in 2022.
After a student death in an off-campus fight, most Alexandria high schoolers continue virtual learning, and security measures are planned.
Luis Mejia Hernandez, a senior at Alexandria City High School, was killed in a fight Tuesday. Police are asking the public for tips.
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation's own $2,500 scholarship winners were chosen from the group of 15,000 finalists in the U.S.
With a high tide expected after 3 p.m., tidal flooding is impacting streets near the Potomac River.
A student reviews last Saturday's performance of "Little Shop of Horrors" at Alexandria City High School.
In the coming weeks, construction will begin on the new Minnie Howard building while students remain in the existing building.
An alleged sexual assault case that led to an acquittal in court drew scrutiny about how all parents were not notified.
The state health department's Test to Stay program seeks to minimize quarantine impacts during COVID-19 case investigations.
The building, located next to an elementary school, is planned to be a swing space during renovation projects before becoming a school.
While Gov. Glenn Younkin's order giving a choice to wear masks in schools takes effect Monday, ACPS continues to have a mandate.
Alexandria City Public Schools is adjusting its operations due to a winter weather forecast Thursday.
The combined fund proposal for ACPS, largely made up of the operating budget, has a School Board review before the city's budget process.
The nine-member Alexandria School Board has six new members who were inducted Tuesday.
Alexandria City Public Schools will not resume in-person learning on Jan. 3, but virtual learning is planned.
ACPS and other school districts around the U.S. are monitoring a TikTok challenge pushing school violence on Dec. 17.
Polk Elementary fifth graders are receiving micro:bit equipment as part of a STEM pilot program with Virginia Tech.