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ACPS places racial equity at the center of everything that we do as a school division. This challenges us to ensure our students are engaged in classroom instruction and have access to the educational resources needed to enhance their learning experiences. We will ensure that our schools are a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for all.
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![ACPS Announces Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest Winners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680222944/acpsk12vaus/jn2ivjwcaluad2rfu7s4/redribbonwinners.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680222944/acpsk12vaus/jn2ivjwcaluad2rfu7s4/redribbonwinners.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1680222944/acpsk12vaus/jn2ivjwcaluad2rfu7s4/redribbonwinners.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1680222944/acpsk12vaus/jn2ivjwcaluad2rfu7s4/redribbonwinners.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1680222944/acpsk12vaus/jn2ivjwcaluad2rfu7s4/redribbonwinners.jpg","width":1400}])
The Red Ribbon Week poster contest winners are Tasnia Rahman (William Ramsay Elementary School), Honey Lopez (Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School) and Sarah McBurney (Alexandria City High School).
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![School Board Summary for March 30, 2023]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663290108/acpsk12vaus/h8o7uodwy6tfjldfieko/schoolboard.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1663290108/acpsk12vaus/h8o7uodwy6tfjldfieko/schoolboard.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1663290108/acpsk12vaus/h8o7uodwy6tfjldfieko/schoolboard.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1663290108/acpsk12vaus/h8o7uodwy6tfjldfieko/schoolboard.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1663290108/acpsk12vaus/h8o7uodwy6tfjldfieko/schoolboard.jpg","width":1400}])
At its meeting on March 30, 2023, the School Board addressed several topics.
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The Red Ribbon Week poster contest winners are Tasnia Rahman (William Ramsay Elementary School), Honey Lopez (Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School) and Sarah McBurney (Alexandria City High School).
![Women's History Month: Beloved school custodian celebrated for 42 years on the job]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680283096/acpsk12vaus/vofbidr4gftjs6qrxi1c/morganTHUMBNAIL.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680283096/acpsk12vaus/vofbidr4gftjs6qrxi1c/morganTHUMBNAIL.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1680283096/acpsk12vaus/vofbidr4gftjs6qrxi1c/morganTHUMBNAIL.png","width":648}])
Our Core Values
In all we do, the ACPS learning community
strives to live these core values. We are…
![Teacher hugging students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1655781448/acpsk12vaus/epljvp3sgsyplqns4sif/WelcomingCoreValue.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1655781448/acpsk12vaus/epljvp3sgsyplqns4sif/WelcomingCoreValue.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1655781448/acpsk12vaus/epljvp3sgsyplqns4sif/WelcomingCoreValue.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1655781448/acpsk12vaus/epljvp3sgsyplqns4sif/WelcomingCoreValue.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1655781448/acpsk12vaus/epljvp3sgsyplqns4sif/WelcomingCoreValue.jpg","width":1536}])
We take active steps to ensure all stakeholders feel welcomed in schools. We embrace everyone who comes through our doors and respect our differences.
![Equity-Focused]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1648212795/acpsk12vaus/b7mhc7qhviwxqny4kcol/equity_focused.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1648212795/acpsk12vaus/b7mhc7qhviwxqny4kcol/equity_focused.jpg","width":373}])
We actively work to remove barriers to educational access.
![Empowering]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1648212795/acpsk12vaus/jqj9hjmgsbkwqo94robi/empowering.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1648212795/acpsk12vaus/jqj9hjmgsbkwqo94robi/empowering.jpg","width":373}])
We inspire each student and staff member to thrive to their best abilities.
![Innovative]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1648212796/acpsk12vaus/soweqbxstpsbdsom3gyn/welcoming.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1648212796/acpsk12vaus/soweqbxstpsbdsom3gyn/welcoming.jpg","width":372}])
We take initiative to solve problems in the classroom and across the system.
![Results-Driven]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1648800904/acpsk12vaus/ml5hinaioahl6sqlwdhy/firstdayschool-63891.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1648800904/acpsk12vaus/ml5hinaioahl6sqlwdhy/firstdayschool-63891.png","width":457}])
We set ambitious goals to learn, grow and achieve at high levels.