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May 28, 2025 | 8:45 a.m.
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Alexandria City High School comprises four school campuses: King Street, Minnie Howard, Chance for Change and Satellite, with a total of more than 4,500 students in grades 9-12. Alexandria City High School is committed to its overarching school improvement goal of increasing levels of student engagement that will result in gains in academics, attendance, conduct and school involvement.
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ACPS kindergarten registration process gets underway for the 2025-26 school year on April 23, 2025, for all division elementary schools. We encourage families to register early as it helps to ensure the school division has the teachers, staff and resources needed to support every student.
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Join us for Alexandria City High School’s Titan Spring Signing Day on April 28th, 2025 at 6:30 PM as we celebrate our Titan student-athletes who have committed to play their sport at the collegiate level.
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ACPS celebrates National Volunteer Month this April by reflecting on the power of volunteerism to build communities.
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A history-making event for Alexandria City High School (ACHS) brought together students for the Model United Nations (UN) conference, ALXMUN I, the first ever hosted by the school.
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Learn about calendar reminders and upcoming community events for April.
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The Special Education Advisory Committee is accepting nominations through Sun., April 27, 2025, for the Anne R. Lipnick Awards for Specialized Instruction.
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The Alexandria City School Board is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 student representatives. Applications must be submitted by Fri., April 25, 2025.
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Registration for ACPS Summer Learning 2025 is now open.
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ACPS had three entries recognized at the state level and one is moving forward to the national competition.
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The Heart Work campaign recognizes and celebrates the unwavering dedication of our educators and staff.
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ACPS Fast Facts
The mission of Alexandria City Public Schools is to ensure that Every Student Succeeds. But what does success look like?
4
Campuses
216
awarded scholarships totaling $644,800 for their
first year of college from the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria
905
ACHS graduates in the Class of 2024
427
Seniors in the Class of 2024 graduated with an Advanced Studies Diploma
Learn more about State of Virginia Diploma Seals