Education

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...

‘Spirit Box’ vending machine expands entrepreneurial options at ACHS

By Ariana Wilson Alexandria City High School’s dual enrollment entrepreneurship program with Northern Virginia Community College is providing students with hands-on training with the launch...

Louis Kokonis, beloved math teacher, dies at 91

By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com 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...

Alexandria School Board discusses redistricting city, fall enrollment

By Dylan Jaffe | djaffe@alextimes.com  & Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com  A new redistricting plan was presented at the November 30 Alexandria City Public School Board...

School Board discusses restructuring options

By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com Alexandria School Board Chair Michelle Rief, Ph.D., prodded other members at the October 5 Board meeting to soon enact some...