Category: News

Superintendent’s Elementary School Boundary Recommendation with School Board Adjustments Posted on APS Engage Website

November 26, 2020

The Superintendent’s elementary school boundary recommendation with School Board adjustments was posted on the Elementary School Boundary Engage webpage

Open Office Hours for School Board Member Nancy Van Doren

November 25, 2020

School Board Member Nancy Van Doren will host the first virtual Open Office Hours on Mon, Nov. 30 from 5-7 p.m. 

December 1 School Board Public Hearing on Elementary Boundaries Update

November 25, 2020

The School Board has extended the speaker sign-up period for the Public Hearing on Elementary Boundaries scheduled for Tue, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. The speaker request form will be active until 1 p.m. on Mon, Dec. 30.

Superintendent’s Thanksgiving Greeting to the APS Community

November 24, 2020

As we head into the Thanksgiving Break, I would like to wish you and your families a happy, healthy and relaxing holiday.

Gunston Teacher Receives 2020 Mary Peake Award for Excellence in Education Equity

November 24, 2020

Gunston Middle School Equity and Excellence Coordinator and Instructional Lead Teacher Dr. Shantha Smith is the recipient of the Virginia Department of Education’s 2020 Mary Peake Award for Excellence in Education Equity.

December 1, 2020 Public Hearing on Elementary Boundaries

November 23, 2020

The School Board will hold a Public Hearing on the Fall 2020 Elementary Boundary Proposal on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m.

Open Office Hours for School Board Member Tannia Talento

November 20, 2020

School Board Member Tannia Talento will host virtual Open Office Hours on Mon, Nov. 23 from 4-7 p.m.

A Message from the Superintendent

November 19, 2020

Arlington Public Schools is committed to providing safe, supportive, and inclusive environments for all students that are free of hate, bias, and discrimination. This is a core APS value which we uphold, whether classes are being conducted online or in person.

School Board Discusses Proposed 2021-22 School Year Calendar

November 18, 2020

The Superintendent presented the proposed 2021-22 school year calendar at the Nov. 17 School Board meeting. The proposed calendar includes a pre-Labor Day start and will include four additional cultural/religious holidays.

Open Office Hours with Barbara Kanninen

November 13, 2020

School Board Vice Chair Barbara Kanninen will host virtual Open Office Hours on Mon, Nov. 16 from 5-7 p.m.