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At Early Childhood Center (ECC), our children are the center of our instruction and we are committed to empowering children and inspiring them to be healthy, joyful learners who are compassionate citizens and stewards of the environment. Early Childhood Center’s core values are relationships, equity, teamwork, inclusion and empowerment. We love our children, welcome and afirm our families, and celebrate the rich diversity within our community.
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Two highly-accomplished ACPS educators were celebrated as Suzanne Hess was announced as the 2025 ACPS Principal of the Year (POY) and Sharon Phox as Teacher of the Year (TOY).
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School (Door 12), 6th Floor
Every Wednesday starting May 7 through July 30, 2025, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mental and physical well-being is key to student and staff success. In our May 2025 Supe’s Spotlight, Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt makes the connection between these two key topics.
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.
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.
Operation Warm put a little “pep in the step” of our students at three Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) this month by providing them with a brand new pair of athletic shoes.
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