Longwood is bringing their School Librarianship Program to a location near you! We are planning a new cohort of students from the Shenandoah Valley to begin Fall 2024 (August start). Continue reading
April is Month of the Military Child, and Wednesday, April 17, is “Purple Up! For Military Kids” Day!
“Purple Up! For Military Kids” is a day set aside for everyone around the nation to show their support for military-connected students. The Virginia Department of Education encourages school communities, including teachers, principals, students, parents, bus drivers, etc., to wear purple on Wednesday, April 17, to show support for our military students and appreciation for their strength and sacrifices. Continue reading
iteach is now an alternative pathway to teacher licensure in Virginia, and ACPS can now follow this path for elementary and secondary licensure! We will host two iteach virtual information sessions on Thursday, April 18, one at 4:30 p.m. and a second session at 7 p.m.
Please attend one of these Zoom sessions to learn more about the iteach process if… Continue reading
James Madison University (JMU) is offering four virtual information sessions to help you learn more about their educational leadership program on April 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 5 p.m. Please see the flyer below for more information about the program. If you are interested, use the Zoom links below to join the info session that works best for your schedule: Continue reading
Superintendent Haas will host the second All-Welcome Meeting on Friday, March 29, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Monticello High School Forum. These gatherings provide a unique opportunity for employees to engage directly with the superintendent and executive staff and gain insights into the latest developments, initiatives, and future plans of the school division.
All employees are welcome! Our March 29 meeting will include refreshments (bagels, donuts and coffee) and three door prizes (ACPS apparel or a book of your choice). We’ll briefly discuss the state of our 2024-25 budget and then answer your questions from the question box! Joining Dr. Haas for Q&A will be AEA Vice President and Journey Middle School reading interventionist, Mary McIntyre.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP by Friday, March 22.
Superintendent Haas will host the second All-Welcome Meeting on Friday, March 29, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Monticello High School Forum. These gatherings provide a unique opportunity for employees to engage directly with the superintendent and executive staff, gaining insights into the latest developments, initiatives, and future plans of the school system. All employees are welcome! If you plan to attend on March 29, please RSVP by Friday, March 22. Continue reading
Welcome to the fourth edition of ACPS TechKnow, a monthly newsletter to keep our school communities in the know about technology in ACPS! In this staff edition, we’re inviting you to participate in Digital Learning Day on February 29!
Our annual We Notice recognition program is accepting nominations through Tuesday, February 20! We Notice provides an opportunity for you to recognize a colleague whose work you would like to celebrate. This recognition can be given to any ACPS employee, such as teachers, teaching assistants, office staff, Building Services team members, cafeteria workers, school nurses, and bus drivers.
Nominations will be accepted from students, employees, parents/guardians, and community members through Tuesday, February 20:
Mark your calendar! Continue reading
Dear Colleagues,
I am excited to announce the startup of quarterly All-Welcome Meetings, an important initiative aimed at fostering continuous learning, transparency, and collaboration within our school system. These gatherings will provide a unique platform for all employees to engage directly with the superintendent and executive staff, gaining insights into the latest developments, initiatives, and future plans of the school system.
You are invited to join our first All-Welcome Meeting on Friday, January 26, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. in the Western Albemarle High School Library. Continue reading
***Due to the potential for winter weather, this event has been canceled.***
You’re invited! Woodbrook Elementary School will host their 10th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Walk on Monday, January 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students, families, and community members are welcome to come to the Woodbrook track and walk for a cause of their choosing. (Location is wheelchair accessible.) The event will also feature a poster making contest, hot cocoa, and tasty treats! For more details, please contact Jamela Jasper. Continue reading