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Alexandria Teen Creates Coloring Book That Shows Kids Where Street Litter Goes
St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes senior Charlotte Barnes created a free coloring book for her Eagle Scout project that helps…
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Melanie Kay-Wyatt Retires Early; Grace Taylor Named Acting ACPS Superintendent
ALEXANDRIA, VA—Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt has concluded her service as superintendent of Alexandria City Public Schools earlier than anticipated, and the…
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ACPS Childcare Bus Request Priority Deadline Is Monday, August 10
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria City Public Schools families who need a child transported to or from daycare, a recreation center…
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They Built an “AI-Free Zone” for Kids—And It All Started at a Neighborhood Restaurant
ALEXANDRIA, Va – Hope Gibbs envisioned a publication that helps children shine over a decade ago. Now, her dream is…
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Rain Couldn’t Dampen the Fun at Alexandria’s Back 2 School Slam Jam
Rain did not stop Alexandria families from enjoying the 15th Annual Back 2 School Slam Jam at Patrick Henry Recreation…
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Register Now: ACPS Urges Families to Enroll New Students Before School Starts
Alexandria City Public Schools is asking families to register new students before the 2026–27 school year begins Aug. 24. ACPS…
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New Maps, New Routes: Alexandria Prepares for Major School Attendance Shifts This Fall
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Hundreds of Alexandria families are preparing for new school assignments this fall as Alexandria City Public Schools…
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Alexandria Kids Need 3,500 Backpacks. Here’s How You Can Help.
Alexandria City Public Schools is asking residents, businesses and community groups to help fill 3,500 backpacks before the new school…
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Bishop Ireton’s Jason Day Wins National Elite 2-Mile Title at Adidas Outdoor Nationals
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Bishop Ireton rising senior Jason Day added a national championship to his growing list of accomplishments by…
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Alexandria Eighth Grader Wins National Award for Documentary on Gerrymandering
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Across the country, nearly 4,000 students submitted films to C-SPAN’s annual StudentCam documentary competition. Among all the…
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