VIDEO and PHOTOS: Alexandria City Students and Leaders Celebrate and Honor Essential Workers
Workers honored from healthcare staff — including school nurses — to law enforcement officers, firefighters, bus drivers, snow plow drivers, nutrition staff, building engineers, custodians, security personnel, teachers, instructional assistants, counselors and support staff.
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) and community leaders gathered on March 13, 2024, at Mount Vernon Community School (MVCS) for the Third Annual Alexandria City Essential Workers Appreciation Week celebration. The event paid tribute to all essential workers from healthcare staff — including school nurses — to law enforcement officers, firefighters, bus drivers, snow plow drivers, nutrition staff, building engineers, custodians, security personnel, teachers, instructional assistants, counselors and support staff.
Essential workers from the City of Alexandria and ACPS shared why they love their jobs. MVCS students staged a special presentation in honor of all essential workers. Representatives from the City of Alexandria government, community leaders, School Board members and ACPS leadership also took part in the celebration.
“Essential workers in our school division are vital because they make it possible for ACPS to deliver a quality education that is equity-focused for all of our students and allow us to have learning environments that help our students grow and thrive,” ACPS Superintendent Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt said.
“You are essential and extraordinary and an indispensable asset to our schools and community each day!,” added MVCS Principal Jennifer Hamilton in her welcome address.
The week included a social media campaign (#ThxACPSEssentialWorkers) that encouraged community members to participate in honoring our essential workers in Alexandria.
