After a tumultuous school year, Alexandria City Public School’s Superintendent Gregory Hutchings announced on June 10 that he would not renew his contract after nearly four years. His official resignation came into effect on August 31. Starting September 1, Melanie Kay-Wyatt serves as the interim superintendent through the 22-23 school year or until the school board can appoint an eligible candidate into the permanent position. 

Recently, I wrote an op-ed on why some students are reluctant to share their ideas candidly. I suggested potential solutions to the problem, namely outlets for expressions such as Socratic Seminars and class discussions. This time, I’d like to talk about another form of expression that students should take advantage of if they can — joining, or contributing to, Theogony. 

The Alexandria schools are taking further steps to address ongoing equity issues, especially racial equity issues, said Superintendent Dr. Gregory Hutchings at what APCS called its “first annual State of the Schools address.” Dr. Hutchings delivered the address on March 1 from the ACHS auditorium, with some students and others in attendance.