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Alexandria City High School
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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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Alexandria City Public Schools takes great pride in recognizing the many accomplishments of our students and staff. Here are some of their latest achievements.
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The school division currently has 5,188 active volunteers, with 3,353 of them being family members of students.
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![Nominations for Anne R. Lipnick Awards Due April 28, 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711033876/acpsk12vaus/yyz2tpy2gpdfksbsnvej/lipnickaward.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711033876/acpsk12vaus/yyz2tpy2gpdfksbsnvej/lipnickaward.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711033876/acpsk12vaus/yyz2tpy2gpdfksbsnvej/lipnickaward.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1711033876/acpsk12vaus/yyz2tpy2gpdfksbsnvej/lipnickaward.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711033876/acpsk12vaus/yyz2tpy2gpdfksbsnvej/lipnickaward.jpg","width":1400}])
The Special Education Advisory Committee is accepting nominations through Sun., April 28, 2024, for the Anne R. Lipnick Awards for Specialized Instruction.
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Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel
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Laura Hoxworth, UVAToday
Our Core Values
In all we do, the ACPS learning community
strives to live these core values. We are…
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We take active steps to ensure all stakeholders feel welcomed in schools. We embrace everyone who comes through our doors and respect our differences.
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We actively work to remove barriers to educational access.
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We inspire each student and staff member to thrive to their best abilities.
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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.