National PE & Sport Week is an annual celebration of the importance of physical education and health education, in addition to kicking off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month! Engaging in physical education helps students develop essential motor skills, personal and social skills, and core character values such as resilience, fairness, and respect.
Thank you to all our health and physical education teachers!
6 days ago, Gregory Etheridge
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Behind every successful student is a healthy one! 🩺✨ Today, we’re celebrating National School Nurse Day and the incredible professionals who keep our halls safe and our students well.

From managing chronic conditions to offering a comforting word (and the occasional ice pack), our nurses are the heart of our schools. Thank you for your expertise, your compassion, and your unwavering dedication to KWCPS.
7 days ago, Gregory Etheridge
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Not all heroes wear capes—some carry dry-erase markers. 🍎
This week, we are celebrating the incredible educators who make KWCPS a place of wonder, growth, and discovery. Teaching is more than a profession; it’s a daily commitment to shaping the future, one student at a time.
To our teachers: Thank you for the late nights, the endless patience, and the way you believe in our students even when they don’t believe in themselves. You are the heart of our community.
Help us celebrate! Drop a comment below with a shout-out to a teacher who made a difference in your life. 👇
9 days ago, Gregory Etheridge
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Behind every great school is an even greater leader. 🍎 Today, we’re celebrating Ms. Kristen Wilken for their unwavering dedication, vision, and heart. Thank you for making Aquinton Elementary School a place where both students and staff can thrive. We appreciate everything you do! ✨
12 days ago, Gregory Etheridge
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Today is School Lunch Hero Day, and we are shining a spotlight on the incredible cafeteria teams across our division. From preparing nutritious meals to greeting every student with a kind word, our food service staff are the heart of our schools.

They do so much more than just serve lunch; they ensure our students are fueled, focused, and feeling cared for. Please join us in saying THANK YOU to the dedicated professionals who keep our community nourished! 🍎✨
12 days ago, Gregory Etheridge
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A HUGE thank you to Southern States King William for sponsoring the 'Orange You Glad It's Almost May' snack cart for staff members today!

If you or your business would be interested in helping to sponsor our Staff Sunshine Committee for the 2026-2027 school year, please reach out to Kelly Householder at khouseholder@kwcps.k12.va.us. ☀️
13 days ago, Gregory Etheridge
Snack Cart and cooler full of juice

AES is excited to host an end-of-year celebration for our students and families, and we wanted to share the details with you! Flyers went home in Tuesday Folders yesterday.

Theme: A Year to Celebrate, A Summer to Enjoy
Date: Thursday, May 21
Time: 4:30–6:30 PM
Location: AES School field/playground

This will be a relaxed, picnic-style event with food trucks available for families to purchase dinner, play lawn games, and have time to connect as a school community while celebrating a great year together.

We hope to see you there!

14 days ago, Gregory Etheridge
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Our school bus drivers do so much more than drive. 🚍💛 Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Take a moment to thank the driver who keeps our kids safe, greets them with a smile, and helps our beginning and ending of our days run smoothly.
15 days ago, Gregory Etheridge
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Mrs. Householder's class won the 3rd grade Tug of War Championship during field day! 💪
16 days ago, Gregory Etheridge
Tug of way champs pose for a picture.
What a fun and busy couple of days in Ms. Volo’s 5th grade class! 🎉📚🌿

Our students had an amazing time visiting Maymont, where they explored and learned all about ecosystems, habitats, food chains, and how living things depend on one another in nature. It was such a great hands-on learning experience that brought our classroom science lessons to life!

We also had an exciting Field Day filled with teamwork, laughter, friendly competition, and lots of school spirit! From races to games and everything in between, students showed great sportsmanship and had so much fun making memories with their classmates. We were especially excited to take FIRST PLACE in tug of war! 🏆💪

After two exciting days of learning and fun, it’s now time to lock in and get ready for SOL testing! We are so proud of how hard our students have been working and know they are ready to do their very best. Let’s finish strong! 💪✨
16 days ago, Gregory Etheridge
Students standing under a tree
Students exploring Maymont Park
Students exploring Maymont Park
Students exploring Maymont Park
Students exploring Maymont Park
Students exploring Maymont Park
Students showiung off their field day ribbons
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Students enjoying field day activities
Group photo of 5th grade teachers
Mrs. Madison's class had so much fun on their 5th grade field trip to Maymont! They used a dichotomous to identify different types of animal skulls and explored the Nature Center!
19 days ago, Gregory Etheridge
Students exploring on a field trip to Maymont
Students exploring on a field trip to Maymont
Students exploring on a field trip to Maymont
Students exploring on a field trip to Maymont
Students exploring on a field trip to Maymont
3 days and counting!
19 days ago, Gregory Etheridge
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We are so proud of our students and families for their incredible generosity! 💛

Thanks to your support, our animal shelter donation drive was a huge success. The amount of food, supplies, and care items collected truly blew us away—and will make a real difference for animals in need.
20 days ago, Gregory Etheridge
Pet food drive items
Pet food drive items
Pet food drive items
Pet food drive items
Pet food drive items
Pet food drive items
Pet food drive items
Today we honor our administrative professionals—the backbone of our team. Their dedication to managing schedules, supporting staff, and handling complex logistics ensures our success. Thank you for your unwavering commitment! 👏
21 days ago, Gregory Etheridge
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❤️ It’s Public School Volunteer Week! From classroom helpers to event organizers, volunteers lift our students and teachers every day. 🍎👏
23 days ago, Gregory Etheridge
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Mrs. Madison's class used starburst to demonstrate how mean is also known as fair share!
27 days ago, Gregory Etheridge
Students collaborating on a project
Students collaborating on a project
Students collaborating on a project
Students collaborating on a project
Students collaborating on a project
Students collaborating on a project
Mrs. Madison's class having a great time on Career Day!
27 days ago, Gregory Etheridge
Career Day Success at Acquinton Elementary!
Career Day Success at Acquinton Elementary!
Career Day Success at Acquinton Elementary!
Career Day Success at Acquinton Elementary!
🌟 Career Day Success at Acquinton Elementary! 🌟

Our students spent the day exploring the "world of work" last week and seeing firsthand the many exciting possibilities that await them in their futures.

We are so grateful to our amazing parents and community members who volunteered their time to broaden our students' horizons. From the craftsmanship of landscaping and hairstyling to the bravery of our local firefighters and police officers, our students got a front-row seat to a wide variety of paths.

A huge thank you to all our presenters. Whether it was learning about high-flying aerospace engineering or the art of community service, our students walked away inspired and dreaming big. Thank you for investing in our future leaders!

#AcquintonElementary #CareerDay #CommunityStrong #FutureLeaders-
27 days ago, Gregory Etheridge
Career Day Success at Acquinton Elementary!
Career Day Success at Acquinton Elementary!
Career Day Success at Acquinton Elementary!
Career Day Success at Acquinton Elementary!
Career Day Success at Acquinton Elementary!
Career Day Success at Acquinton Elementary!
Career Day Success at Acquinton Elementary!
Career Day Success at Acquinton Elementary!
Career Day Success at Acquinton Elementary!
Career Day Success at Acquinton Elementary!
Purple Up for the kids behind the courage. 💜 Military kids move schools, make new friends, and support their families through service — today we celebrate them.
28 days ago, Gregory Etheridge
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Math 24 League: Special Announcement
29 days ago, Gregory Etheridge
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