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Cora Kelly School for Math, Science, and Technology
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Cora Kelly School for Math, Science, and Technology, home of the Cougars, provides a rigorous and engaging educational experience for PreK-5th grade students in the vibrant eastside Alexandria neighborhoods of Del Ray and Chirilagua. As a dedicated STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) school, Cora Kelly fosters a love of inquiry and discovery through a specialized, hands-on curriculum. Students develop critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills to prepare them for success in a rapidly changing world.
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![2025 Principal and Teacher of the year with leadership.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746805315/acpsk12vaus/ppgvuqaiizwrjhk8stir/ToyandPoy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746805315/acpsk12vaus/ppgvuqaiizwrjhk8stir/ToyandPoy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746805315/acpsk12vaus/ppgvuqaiizwrjhk8stir/ToyandPoy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746805315/acpsk12vaus/ppgvuqaiizwrjhk8stir/ToyandPoy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746805315/acpsk12vaus/ppgvuqaiizwrjhk8stir/ToyandPoy.jpg","width":1400}])
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).
![ACPs will host two in-person events to assist families registering students for SY 2025-26]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746815780/acpsk12vaus/ofe4nkim5gufexccv8ah/reg-event-th.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746815780/acpsk12vaus/ofe4nkim5gufexccv8ah/reg-event-th.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746815780/acpsk12vaus/ofe4nkim5gufexccv8ah/reg-event-th.jpg","width":630}])
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.
![Dr.Kay-Wyatt at Ramsey elementary school.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746204932/acpsk12vaus/swoyhmyubdugeguds9ck/SupeSpotlight.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746204932/acpsk12vaus/swoyhmyubdugeguds9ck/SupeSpotlight.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746204932/acpsk12vaus/swoyhmyubdugeguds9ck/SupeSpotlight.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746204932/acpsk12vaus/swoyhmyubdugeguds9ck/SupeSpotlight.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746204932/acpsk12vaus/swoyhmyubdugeguds9ck/SupeSpotlight.jpg","width":1400}])
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.
![A teacher teaching to a kindergarten class.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743709672/acpsk12vaus/sumkrqt04sexorannx1h/KindergartenRegistration.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743709672/acpsk12vaus/sumkrqt04sexorannx1h/KindergartenRegistration.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743709672/acpsk12vaus/sumkrqt04sexorannx1h/KindergartenRegistration.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743709672/acpsk12vaus/sumkrqt04sexorannx1h/KindergartenRegistration.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743709672/acpsk12vaus/sumkrqt04sexorannx1h/KindergartenRegistration.jpg","width":1400}])
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.
![A display of various athletic sneakers arranged in neat rows on a table.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743170810/acpsk12vaus/cbss0fpsswmmxuuud4ge/Shoes.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743170810/acpsk12vaus/cbss0fpsswmmxuuud4ge/Shoes.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743170810/acpsk12vaus/cbss0fpsswmmxuuud4ge/Shoes.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743170810/acpsk12vaus/cbss0fpsswmmxuuud4ge/Shoes.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743170810/acpsk12vaus/cbss0fpsswmmxuuud4ge/Shoes.jpg","width":1400}])
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.
![Partner and Volunteer Highlight: Alexandria Little League Baseball & Softball]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742566314/acpsk12vaus/vygznajcjapqegvh3nc5/AlexandriaLittleLeagueBaseball.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742566314/acpsk12vaus/vygznajcjapqegvh3nc5/AlexandriaLittleLeagueBaseball.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742566314/acpsk12vaus/vygznajcjapqegvh3nc5/AlexandriaLittleLeagueBaseball.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742566314/acpsk12vaus/vygznajcjapqegvh3nc5/AlexandriaLittleLeagueBaseball.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742566314/acpsk12vaus/vygznajcjapqegvh3nc5/AlexandriaLittleLeagueBaseball.jpg","width":1400}])
ACPS fourth grade students learn basic baseball skills thanks to the partnership with Alexandria Little League.
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