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APS to Pilot New Visitor Management System During Summer School
June 25, 2019
Arlington Public Schools will begin piloting a new Visitor Management System (VMS) to screen and log all visitors, volunteers, and contractors at five sites beginning this summer.
Five Arlington Schools Earn New Exemplar Performance School Awards from the Virginia Board of Education
June 20, 2019
On June 20, 2019, the Virginia Board of Education recognized five Arlington schools for high student achievement or continuous improvement under the board’s new exemplar performance school recognition program.
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Celebrations, Milestones and Time to Recharge
June 20, 2019
It is an exciting and rewarding time of year! Over the past week, I have enjoyed the opportunity to celebrate with our students through a variety of promotion and graduation ceremonies where I watched many students share welcome remarks, reflections, and speeches to mark key milestones in their lives.
Measles Update and Prevention
June 20, 2019
This month, the first case of measles was reported in Virginia, and it has been seen in 28 states to date in 2019. We wanted to provide an update for all APS families about measles prevention, signs and symptoms as we prepare for the 2019-20 School Year.
Last Summer School Registration Deadline and Important Information
June 20, 2019
Information on the final registration deadline and important information on transportation is available here.
School Board Appoints New Abingdon Principal
June 19, 2019
At its June 18 meeting, the School Board named David Horak as the Principal of Abingdon Elementary School.
Arlington School Board Chair Statement on Superintendent Transition
June 17, 2019
All of us on the School Board thank Dr. Murphy for his years of service in public education. Arlington is an outstanding community, and we will seek a superintendent who is an exceptional leader and educator who will continue to advance our work for Arlington’s learners.
Arlington Public Schools Superintendent Announces Retirement
June 14, 2019
Superintendent Dr. Patrick K. Murphy announced today that he will retire from Arlington Public Schools (APS) effective September 3, 2019.
APS Dual Enrollment Students Honored on NOVA Dean’s List
June 7, 2019
This year, 32 high school students from multiple high schools achieved this honor.
School Board Recognizes Retirees, JROTC Graduates; Hears End-of-Year Reports; and More
June 7, 2019
The meeting included approving the new name for the Stratford Program, updates from HR, and more.