Tag: acps

Loaded handgun found in elementary student’s backpack

By Ryan Hopper An elementary school student brought a relative’s loaded Ruger 9mm handgun to school on Friday, according to a Saturday press release by...

My View with Heather Peeler: Preparing Alexandria’s youth for bright futures...

By Heather Peeler What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a common question that many of us routinely ask youth. And...

Filling in the Blanks with Melanie Kay-Wyatt: Make an impact...

By Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Ed.D In choosing “one team, one journey” as a mantra for Alexandria City Public Schools, I reflected on the importance of a...

Learning disruptions hurt all

To the editor:  Thank you to Mark Eaton for his keen insights on the need for a quality alternative education program in Alexandria’s schools. As...

Louis Kokonis, beloved math teacher, dies at 91

By Caitlyn Meisner | [email protected] Alexandria City High School math teacher Louis Kokonis died January 4 at age 91. He worked in the school system...

‘Uncomfortable and unsafe’: Alexandria City High School teacher alleges harassment

By Brianne McConnell “Uncomfortable and unsafe” are words one Alexandria City High School teacher is using to describe recent interactions he said he’s had with...

School Board discusses restructuring options

By Caitlyn Meisner | [email protected] Alexandria School Board Chair Michelle Rief, Ph.D., prodded other members at the October 5 Board meeting to soon enact some...

Education creates opportunities

By Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Ed.D.   There is much to look forward to and an abundance of opportunities as Alexandria City Public Schools 2023-24 academic year gets...

We must help students become self- disciplined citizens

To the editor: Amy Will’s article identified a crime crisis which is present across the country. Juveniles are committing serious crimes: murder, carjackings, robbery and...

Finalists emerge for ACHS principal: Search followed resignation of Peter Balas...

By Brianne McConnell | [email protected] The search for a new executive principal at Alexandria City High School is down to two finalists, one a current...