Category: News

Superintendent Provides Update on APS Return-to-School Plans

March 26, 2021

The Superintendent provided an update on plans moving forward in response to the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) updated guidelines permitting 3-foot distancing at the School Board March 25 meeting.

April Schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings

March 26, 2021

The Arlington School Board’s April schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings is now available.

School Board Member Barbara Kanninen will host virtual Open Office Hours on Mon, April 5

March 26, 2021

School Board Member Barbara Kanninen will host virtual Open Office Hours on Mon, April 5 from 5-7 p.m. 

APS Updates Summer School to Include In-Person and Virtual Options for Eligible Students

March 26, 2021

Due to the recent update in guidance from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) on social distancing recommendations for students in schools, APS will be shifting from the summer school cohort model announced on March 19 to a model in which students will have a choice to either participate in a full in-person model or in a full distance learning model for the duration of the summer strengthening program.

National Scholastic Art and Writing Winners Announced

March 22, 2021

The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers announced that 25 APS students have received recognition in the National Scholastics Art and Writing Competition.

Joint Statement from Fairfax County Public Schools and Arlington Public Schools Regarding the Incident Involving Wakefield High School and Marshall High School on March 5, 2021

March 19, 2021

The primary responsibilities of schools are to foster an open, respectful and inclusive learning environment for all students.The primary responsibilities of schools are to foster an open, respectful and inclusive learning environment for all students.

APS Response to Recent Events and Support for our Asian American Community

March 19, 2021

Arlington Public Schools condemns racism and all expressions of hate, bias and discrimination.

Arlington Public Schools Regional Scholastic Art Awards Ceremony

March 19, 2021

APS will stream the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Ceremony honoring student artists who received regional recognition for their artwork on Mon, March 22 at 6:30 p.m.

School Board Member Reid Goldstein will host virtual Open Office Hours on Mon, March 22

March 19, 2021

School Board Member Reid Goldstein will host virtual Open Office Hours on Mon, March 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. 

Public Hearing on the Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2022 Budget

March 19, 2021

The School Board will hold a Public Hearing on the Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2022 Budget Tuesday, March 23 at 8 p.m.