On-Time Graduation Rate Continues Trend of Closing the Gap

Data from the state shows that Alexandria City Public Schools is making great gains in closing the subgroups achievement gap.

Early Release Thursday for Alexandria School Due to Gas Leak

ACPS sent out an alert Thursday afternoon about the early release.

Alexandria School Cancels After-School Activities Wednesday

ACPS notes that urgent repairs are needed to the school's fire alarm system.

New School Boundaries Likely to be Implemented in 2018 in Alexandria

New boundaries to align with opening of new Patrick Henry and West End schools.

Bishop Ireton Students Earn Outstanding Academic Achievements

High achieving students include 88 AP Scholars and a National Merit Semi-Finalist.

Alexandria School to Close Early Due to Power Outage

The school said they will be sending students home at 10 a.m. Friday.

Alexandria Schools 'Close the Gap' in Testing, Student Achievement Up

Over the past three years, ACPS has shown considerable gains in the focus areas of reading, science and math across all subgroups.

School Starts Tuesday: Alexandria City Public Schools 2016-2017 Calendar

Here are all the important dates families need to know about for the coming school year.

School for Autistic Children Proposes Expansion in Alexandria

CARD Academy, which specializes in educating children with autism and related disorders, is proposing to add more students.

Company Selected to Design Update of Stadium at T.C. Williams

The company will design a new press box, track facilities and improvements to both home side and visitor’s side bleachers and more.

Scholarship Fund Celebrates 30 Years of Supporting Students

A total of $442,000 in scholarships was awarded to 159 TC seniors, with 35 scholarships given out as memorials.

VIDEO: Alexandria Teachers Get Students Pumped Up for SOLs with Rap Video

Douglas MacArthur Elementay School teachers star in a rap video designed to get students excited about taking the SOLs.

13 from Virginia in 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Students from across the Commonwealth are competing for prizes at the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, Md.

Alexandria School Closed Monday Due to Power Outage

Authorities said in an alert early Monday that the school will be closed due to a power outage.

Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Anniversary Gala + Silent Auction Saturday

Saturday night's event will mark 30 years of scholarship support for T.C. Williams High students.

Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?

Registration begins Wednesday with open houses at all Alexandria elementary schools.

Bishop Ireton High School Announces a President's Volunteer Service Award

Isabel started the Charity through Medicine Club; members visit and hold events for sick children at Georgetown University Hospital.

Bishop Ireton High School Announces Two National Merit Scholarship Finalists

Of the 50,000 students who qualify for the competition, there are 15,000 finalists.

The Gallery at Convergence Presents: Alexandria All City High School Art Exhibit

Art exhibition is a joint effort between Alexandria high schools Bishop Ireton, Episcopal, St. Stephen's + St. Agnes and T.C. Williams.

School Board Selects Architect to Design New Patrick Henry School, Rec Center

Construction is scheduled to start in the spring of 2017. The new school is expected to be ready by September 2018.

Bishop Ireton Seniors Sign National Letters of Intent

Student-athletes will play sports in college after signing commitments. 'We are proud of all our Cardinal athletes,' said Bill Simmons.

Alexandria City Public Schools Announces Friday Schedule

It's been a tough week for schools after 2 feet of snow fell across the region over the weekend.

Alexandria City Public Schools Announces Thursday Schedule

A weekend blizzard has played havoc with the metro DC school schedules.

Alexandria City Public Schools Announces Wednesday Schedule

The region has been digging out from a mega winter storm that hit the area over the weekend.

Alexandria City Public Schools Makes Announcement for Tuesday Schedule

The Alexandria school system has an announcement about Tuesday's schedule, after the weekend blizzard.

Alexandria City Public Schools Announces Monday Schedule

Alexandria City Public Schools has released an announcement Sunday about the Monday schedule, after this week's snowstorm.

Alexandria City Public Schools Makes Announcement About Friday Schedule

Alexandria City Public Schools issues a rare early announcement about the schedule, for Friday, Jan. 22.

UPDATE: New Announcement from Alexandria City Public Schools

School schedule impacted for ACPS due to dangerous conditions overnight; schools worried about the morning commute.

ACPS Set to Modernize Parker-Gray Stadium

Lighting upgrades include stadium lights for the field, as well as egress and safety lighting.

Alexandria School Closed Wednesday: ACPS

Students arriving on buses will be sent home, according to ACPS.

School Board Approves Extension of Redistricting Process

The board voted to extend the process by three months to tie in with the City's budget process and allow for a fuller discussion.

Congressman John Lewis, Civil Rights Icon, Addresses T.C. Williams Students

Juniors and seniors studying U.S. history or government sat rapt and also asked questions, mainly about Lewis' teachings of nonviolence.

Church in Old Town Proposes Opening Preschool

Meade Memorial Episcopal Church has filed paperwork to operate a preschool at 322 N. Alfred St. in Alexandria.

Gas Smell Cancels After-School Activities Wednesday at Alexandria School

Fire Department inspected area Wednesday, according to City.

Three T.C. Williams Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Jillian Schiele, Laura Wilcox and Gareth Markel are among 16,000 other semifinalists competing for more than 7,400 scholarships.

Alexandria School Debuts Standing Desks for Classrooms

Alexandria Country Day School “Takes a Stand” for better health and education.

Bishop Ireton High School Announces National Merit Semifinalists

Students obtain semifinalist standing by scoring in the top 1 percent of U.S. high school students on the Preliminary SAT test.

Alexandria City Public Schools Launches Governor's Youth Academy

The Teen Titan Academy will include selected ninth and 10th grade-students, according to ACPS. Academy will offer places to 50 students.

PHOTOS: Alexandria Public Schools Welcomes Students on First Day of School

#ACPSfirstday became a trending topic this morning on Twitter.

Watch: Alexandria Police Have a Back-to-School Message

Alexandria Police Department has some safety reminders as children head back to school Tuesday.