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Whether it's academic, enrichment, social, emotional or recreational opportunities, Alexandria Public Schools Community Education has something for everyone.
You are your child's first and most important teacher! The Early Education Center wants to support you in this essential role with parent-child and preschool opportunities.
Compass program offers a structured and fun environment for young minds to learn and grow. At Compass, we do a variety of activities including arts and crafts, gym games, homework help, reading, and much more!
Youth enrichment/recreation provides education programs and activities extending beyond the school day. Programs boast a wide range of opportunities including technology, arts, math, reading, science and sports/recreation.
Through Adult Enrichment/Recreation classes, we celebrate and achieve all aspects of wellness; physical, intellectual, environmental, emotional and social for all ages and stages of life.
Adult Basic Education (ABE), a program of Alexandria Community Education, offers day, evening, and online learning classes.
From Our Community
My kids love going to Compass, and many times they are disappointed when it is time to leave. I am impressed with the staff and their ability to support and build friendships with students!A.S.
I enjoy the exercise and the people that play pickleball at DMS. Good levels of competition can be found typically on any court.
Adult RECREATION patron
This class gave me permission to explore my inner artist. We learned techniques for drawing and applying color. Most importantly Kathy instilled confidence in me.Adult enrichment patron
Our instructor was amazing! He clearly had a passion for stained glass work, and his presentation and instruction style was well-suited to the course. I would not hesitate to recommend this class and instructor. Awesome class!Adult enrichment patron
We learned a new recipe for making bread, but I wasn't expecting to be able to do so much with one recipe. We made loaves, braids, rolls, bread pudding.
Adult enrichment patron
By The Numbers
6,723
Youth Recreation registrations in 2023!
35
Community Education offers up to 35 parties each month! Party options include Shenanigans, Gymnastics, Laser Tag and Nerf Wars.
534
Compass is serving 534 students.
1,000
During the winter months, pickleball attendance is nearly 1,000 plays/month. We offer Open Pickleball 6 days/week.