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Complete Back to School Forms by Sept. 30
Submit Free & Reduced Price Meals Applications
Deadlines: Oct. 4 (Grades K-5) and Oct. 6 (Grades 6-12)
Superintendent's Community Chat
Chat on Tue, Oct. 3 from 6-7 p.m., in the auditorium at ACHS King Street Campus.
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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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National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to celebrate the culture of Americans whose ancestors came from the Caribbean and Central and South America, Mexico and Spain.
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Learn about calendar reminders and upcoming community events in October. Find out when the Alexandria City Public Schools Community Outreach team will be in your neighborhood!
Calendar
No school for all ACPS students, except Samuel Tucker.
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Alexandria City Public Schools has developed several resources to help students, staff and families understand our division’s emergency management procedures.
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Dominique Moody, NBC4 Washington
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.