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Alexandria Classical Christian Academy

Cultivating excellence, wisdom, and joy by partnering with parents in the education of their children

06/04/2026

One of the hottest items at Halcyon Night was so popular it sold twice, and it is easy to see why. Who doesn’t want to be Headmaster for the day?!

Our winners had the chance to step into Mrs. Joseph’s shoes and serve as Headmaster for the Day. They helped with carpool, led staff morning devotion, made announcements, visited classrooms, declared extra recess, and enjoyed a special lunch of their choosing, all while getting a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to lead ACCA.

What a joy to see our students lead the school. They carried the title well and had a lot of fun while doing it!

06/01/2026

Welcome Mr. Terry, 7th Grade Homeroom Teacher and 6-7th Grade Humanities!

As ACCA grows, our Middle School programming is developing as well. Starting in 6th grade, teachers will teach within their fields of expertise, so that students will experience multiple primary classrooms. This year, Mrs. Bolanos will serve as the 6th grade homeroom teacher and the mathematics and sciences teacher for 6th and 7th grade. Mr. Terry will serve as the 7th grade homeroom teacher and the humanities teacher for 6th and 7th grade.

Mr. Richard Terry has previously served at St. Joseph the Just School for Boys in Front Royal, where he taught English, Scripture, Rhetoric, Science and Theatre at various points for grades 7-12. He was promoted to chair of the English department and worked on the school’s behalf in curriculum creation. Mr. Terry is celebrated at St. Joseph’s as a teacher who will play with his students at recess, attend their games and generally serve as a true friend to parents and colleagues alike. He thoughtfully builds relationships with students while pursuing his long term interest in writing. One of his favorite thoughts is “I write for Him who created all things with a Word.” This has remained his goal as a teacher from day one to this point: to show young people how to recognize the Word in words, and helping them to become the best men and women they can be. He is very excited to join the staff at ACCA and help build a sociable, lively, and robust school culture.

05/26/2026

Welcome Ms. Burnett, Kindergarten Teacher!

Ms. Jill Burnett is an experienced early childhood educator with over 12 years of teaching experience in kindergarten and pre-kindergarten programs. She is passionate about nurturing young leaners and creating a classroom environment where children are supported, confident, and inspired to grow. She strongly believes in fostering a growth mindset, helping each of her students develop reslilience, curiousity, and a love of learning. Having lived in Alexandria over 30 years, she values being part of a community and building relationships with students and families. Faith is a very important part of her life and work; Ms. Burnett is an active member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys playing tennis, golf, and walking along the parkway. Ms. Burnett is the proud parent of two children who recently graduated from Princeton University and Vanderbilt University. As a family, they enjoy traveling, cooking, watching sports, and making memories in Rehoboth Beach. Ms. Burnett is very excited to care for her classes and families at ACCA!

05/21/2026

A few firsts and BIG moments from around campus lately ✨

JK officially won “Fortnite” with Mr. Dougherty at Halcyon Night and got to build their first REAL FORT “Fort Malcolm” — complete with tools and teamwork. And judging by the smiles on their faces, they had a pretty great time doing it.

Kindergarten used hymnals in chapel for the very first time.

Then, 1st and 3rd grades experienced pizza and donuts at the creek for the first time. 🍕🍩

Our 6th graders also headed off to Indian Lake Camp for an overnight trip full of outdoor adventures, campfires, and memories with friends.

These small “firsts” have a way of turning into big memories.

05/20/2026

We are excited to begin introducing some of the new faculty joining us for the upcoming school year. Welcome Mr. Ballard, 5th Grade Teacher!

Mr. Matt Ballard has over 20 years of teaching experience at the primary, secondary, and collegiate level with concentrations in Special Education, Advanced Placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculums. He is also a retired U.S. Army Intelligence Officer and leadership instructor at the United States Military Academy (West Point). Mr. Ballard has a lifelong love of music and a professional background in theater arts and sound engineering, most recently serving as the AV director at First Baptist Church of Alexandria! Mr. Ballard uses his free time ot serve as an American Red Cross instructor and enjoy the outdoors with his family. He is looking forward to teaching fifth grade at ACCA this fall. Students and parents can expect a classical education classroom that is Christ-centered and continues to maximize and grow the ability of children to learn and retain knowledge, while develop skills to lead, follow, team build .... and .... have fun!

04/29/2026

We loved celebrating and showing our gratitude for our incredible teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌷

Students delighted their teachers with flowers and heartfelt notes, faculty enjoyed a special Starbucks delivery and catered lunch, everyone had fun with “Dress Like a Teacher” day, and we ended the week with a beautiful Sip & Shop just for our faculty.

We are so grateful for the love, wisdom, patience, and joy our teachers pour into our students all year long. Thank you for all you do to make ACCA so special. You truly are the best thing. ❤️

Address

2932 King Street
Alexandria, VA
22302

Website

http://accacademy.org/

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