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Charles Barrett is an elementary school with a strong arts-integrated academic program, dedicated staff, committed local community and a diverse student body. The staff of Charles Barrett provides a program of academic excellence, social-emotional learning and equity. Our dynamic, research-based instructional approach is a unique blend of arts-integrated learning and language acquisition strategies, which facilitate deep learning for all students.
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![Inclement Weather Decisions and Communications: 2025-26 School Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730397803/acpsk12vaus/sgyf3ltsa577onliesri/weather.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730397803/acpsk12vaus/sgyf3ltsa577onliesri/weather.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730397803/acpsk12vaus/sgyf3ltsa577onliesri/weather.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1730397803/acpsk12vaus/sgyf3ltsa577onliesri/weather.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730397803/acpsk12vaus/sgyf3ltsa577onliesri/weather.jpg","width":1400}])
Be prepared for inclement weather and frigid temperatures.
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This month, Voices of ACPS takes a look at the mission and vision of the 2030 Strategic Plan.
![Meet the ACPS Partners: Volunteer Alexandria]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764952751/acpsk12vaus/duorf5o0bytbeuxwrqgv/VolunteerAlexandriaLogo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764952751/acpsk12vaus/duorf5o0bytbeuxwrqgv/VolunteerAlexandriaLogo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764952751/acpsk12vaus/duorf5o0bytbeuxwrqgv/VolunteerAlexandriaLogo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1764952751/acpsk12vaus/duorf5o0bytbeuxwrqgv/VolunteerAlexandriaLogo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764952751/acpsk12vaus/duorf5o0bytbeuxwrqgv/VolunteerAlexandriaLogo.jpg","width":1400}])
Learn about the powerful, positive work with the ACPS community provided by Volunteer Alexandria in our latest “Meet the ACPS Partners.”
![Meet the ACPS Partner: Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia (GOTR NOVA)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760694251/acpsk12vaus/fwhv99g48gk0j5tvspo2/GirlsontheRun.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760694251/acpsk12vaus/fwhv99g48gk0j5tvspo2/GirlsontheRun.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760694251/acpsk12vaus/fwhv99g48gk0j5tvspo2/GirlsontheRun.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760694251/acpsk12vaus/fwhv99g48gk0j5tvspo2/GirlsontheRun.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760694251/acpsk12vaus/fwhv99g48gk0j5tvspo2/GirlsontheRun.jpg","width":1400}])
Learn about the powerful, positive work with the ACPS community provided by Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia in our latest “Meet the ACPS Partners.”
![ACT for Alexandria Family and Student Survey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734030434/acpsk12vaus/jbng6ktjhuevk0wqiyxa/takeslepsurvey.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734030434/acpsk12vaus/jbng6ktjhuevk0wqiyxa/takeslepsurvey.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734030434/acpsk12vaus/jbng6ktjhuevk0wqiyxa/takeslepsurvey.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734030434/acpsk12vaus/jbng6ktjhuevk0wqiyxa/takeslepsurvey.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734030434/acpsk12vaus/jbng6ktjhuevk0wqiyxa/takeslepsurvey.jpg","width":1400}])
ACPS families, we want to hear from you! Take just 10 minutes to complete ACT for Alexandria’s survey and help improve youth employment, internship, and career preparation programs.
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This month, Voices of ACPS highlights the division’s Profile of a Learner as Superintendent Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt examines Career and Technical Education at the Academies at ACHS.
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Total enrollment
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Years in operation
The original Barrett School opened on Oct. 25, 1943