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New Principal
Adaarema S. Kelly will join Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School as its new principal, effective July 1, 2025.
ACPS School Boundary Redistricting
Stay informed! See details for upcoming meetings, review resources from past meetings and more.
Kindergarten Open Houses
Nominations for VIP Awards Licensed Specialist Category Now Open!
Nominate an outstanding staff member by April 11, 2025.
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Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School
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Jefferson-Houston institutes a culture of high expectations and rigorous instruction. It is the shared goal of administration and staff to encourage and support Jefferson-Houston students in seeking knowledge and becoming life-long learners.
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ACPS kindergarten registration process gets underway for the 2025-26 school year on April 23, 2025, for all division elementary schools. We encourage families to register early as it helps to ensure the school division has the teachers, staff and resources needed to support every student.
ACPS kindergarten registration process gets underway for the 2025-26 school year on April 23, 2025, for all division elementary schools. We encourage families to register early as it helps to ensure the school division has the teachers, staff and resources needed to support every student.
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ACPS celebrates National Volunteer Month this April by reflecting on the power of volunteerism to build communities.
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Adaarema S. Kelly will join Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School as its new principal, effective July 1, 2025.
ACPS kindergarten registration process gets underway for the 2025-26 school year on April 23, 2025, for all division elementary schools. We encourage families to register early as it helps to ensure the school division has the teachers, staff and resources needed to support every student.
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Learn about calendar reminders and upcoming community events for April.
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The Special Education Advisory Committee is accepting nominations through Sun., April 27, 2025, for the Anne R. Lipnick Awards for Specialized Instruction.
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ACPS fourth grade students learn basic baseball skills thanks to the partnership with Alexandria Little League.
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Registration for ACPS Summer Learning 2025 is now open.
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The Heart Work campaign recognizes and celebrates the unwavering dedication of our educators and staff.
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