Tag: schools
Our View: Should Alexandria’s high school bear the name ‘T.C. Williams?’
We are in the midst of a national conversation concerning who should be memorialized with statues or by having their names on street signs,...
Alexandria schools focus on school safety amidst gun violence
By Missy Schrott | mschrott@alextimes.com
In the wake of mass school shootings across the country, Alexandria students and parents are counting on administrations in their...
Gun violence town hall held in wake of mass shootings
By Missy Schrott | mschrott@alextimes.com
Alexandria City Public Schools hosted a town hall conversation about guns in America’s schools at T.C. Williams High School on...
Letter to the Editor: Six steps to ensure school safety
To the editor:
The shootings in Parkland, Florida should have told us rather vividly that we need to ensure that our school children are provided...
Alexandria City School Board votes to increase budget request
By Alexa Epitropoulos | aepitropoulos@alextimes.com
Following City Manager Mark Jinks proposing a $742.3 million operating budget last week, the Alexandria City School Board has voted...
ACPS chooses name for West End elementary school
After releasing its shortlist of possible names earlier this month, the Alexandria City School Board has chosen an Alexandrian civil rights activist and longtime...
Letter to the Editor: Come election day, we remember schools votes
To the editor:
Forgive me, but I am confused at Mayor Allison Silberberg’s comments in the Alexandria Times article, “Allison Silberberg prepares to launch reelection...
City manager to unveil proposed budget
City Manager Mark Jinks is set to formally present his proposed FY2019 budget to members of city council on Tuesday night. The formal unveiling...
Del Pepper discusses her priorities for Alexandria
By Missy Schrott | mschrott@alextimes.com
When Del Pepper discusses her thoughts on the issues facing Alexandria, her excitement suggests this is her first run for...
Filling in the Blanks: City and schools collaboration is key
From time to time, a member of the community will ask me a question about something happening at or near one of our schools. Depending...
