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John Adams Elementary School is a Changing Education Through the Arts (CETA) school. This partnership is in association with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. John Adams also offers a two-way immersion Dual Language Program
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![Annette Lee Appointed Francis C. Hammond Director of Counseling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760702154/acpsk12vaus/ayhy2r65vhxivw5axz73/StaffingAnnouncement.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760702154/acpsk12vaus/ayhy2r65vhxivw5axz73/StaffingAnnouncement.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760702154/acpsk12vaus/ayhy2r65vhxivw5axz73/StaffingAnnouncement.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760702154/acpsk12vaus/ayhy2r65vhxivw5axz73/StaffingAnnouncement.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760702154/acpsk12vaus/ayhy2r65vhxivw5axz73/StaffingAnnouncement.jpg","width":1400}])
Annette Lee takes on the role of Francis C. Hammond Middle School director of counseling, effective October 20, 2025.
![Cora Kelly's Family Resource Center Ribbon-Cutting Event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760714613/acpsk12vaus/ohyhyhm0vhqbhxbmy2mg/cora-kelly-WEB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760714613/acpsk12vaus/ohyhyhm0vhqbhxbmy2mg/cora-kelly-WEB.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760714613/acpsk12vaus/ohyhyhm0vhqbhxbmy2mg/cora-kelly-WEB.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760714613/acpsk12vaus/ohyhyhm0vhqbhxbmy2mg/cora-kelly-WEB.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760714613/acpsk12vaus/ohyhyhm0vhqbhxbmy2mg/cora-kelly-WEB.jpg","width":1400}])
New Family Resource Center in the library at Cora Kelly School opened.
![2025-26 Principal and Teacher of the Year Awards —Call for Nominations]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760702424/acpsk12vaus/fpvwh2ehuxwmwsg7llln/TOTY_POTY.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760702424/acpsk12vaus/fpvwh2ehuxwmwsg7llln/TOTY_POTY.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760702424/acpsk12vaus/fpvwh2ehuxwmwsg7llln/TOTY_POTY.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760702424/acpsk12vaus/fpvwh2ehuxwmwsg7llln/TOTY_POTY.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760702424/acpsk12vaus/fpvwh2ehuxwmwsg7llln/TOTY_POTY.jpg","width":1400}])
Submit nominations by Oct. 31 for The Washington Post Principal and Teacher of the Year Awards.
![“Pass the Heart” to Celebrate Kindness]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756481342/acpsk12vaus/amr9mjw62p7lsbuysmks/VideoSeries.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756481342/acpsk12vaus/amr9mjw62p7lsbuysmks/VideoSeries.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1756481342/acpsk12vaus/amr9mjw62p7lsbuysmks/VideoSeries.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1756481342/acpsk12vaus/amr9mjw62p7lsbuysmks/VideoSeries.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756481342/acpsk12vaus/amr9mjw62p7lsbuysmks/VideoSeries.png","width":1400}])
This year, ACPS is launching Pass the Heart, a division-wide campaign celebrating kindness, compassion, and the everyday “heart work” of staff who make a difference. Follow the heart’s journey and help spread the positivity by sharing stories using #PasstheHeartACPS and #ACPSHeartwork.
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