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Recipients for the fourth and final category of the 2022-23 Alexandria City Public Schools Vision, Integrity and Passion (VIP) Awards have been named in the leadership category which includes Central Office and building-level administration.
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As the 2022-23 academic year draws to a close this month, Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) Interim Superintendent Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt addresses the school community in her monthly video message
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Molly Williams, Northern Virginia Magazine
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.
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We set ambitious goals to learn, grow and achieve at high levels.