Tag: parents

Parent activists push for ACPS reopening

By Missy Schrott | [email protected] A group of parents and community members have taken a stand against Alexandria City Public Schools’ reopening plan – or...

Our View: The school maintenance conundrum

Many of Alexandria’s schools have severe maintenance woes. This is not a new issue, but rather a problem that’s been festering for years –...

MVCS deals with mold, leaky roof

By Missy Schrott | [email protected] At 95 years old, Mount Vernon Community School is the eldest of ACPS’ 17 schools, and after months of heavy...

Home Profile: Del Ray home embraces a touch of madness

By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected] Ellen and John Patrick’s home on the 400 block of East Duncan Avenue has had a variety of themes and...

On the rebound: T.C. boys’ basketball hits reset button

By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected] Correction: The original version of this article incorrectly described the departure of Brett Sullivan as T.C. Williams boys basketball coach as...

Juvenile Detention Commission for Northern Virginia terminates contract with HHS

The Juvenile Detention Commission for Northern Virginia isn’t renewing its contract with the Department of Health and Human Services after it expires in September...

Nine announce school board candidacy, June 12 filing deadline approaches

By Missy Schrott | [email protected] While city council campaigns are in full swing – with 13 declared candidates vying for six slots on that body...

Two teens arrested for middle school bomb threats

By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected] After two bomb threats were issued against city middle schools in short order, the Alexandria Police Department has arrested two...