Category: News

School Board Appoints New Administrators, First Division Counsel and Other Leaders

July 30, 2021

The School Board approved six leadership appointments at its July 29 meeting

APS Universal Mask Requirements and Back-to-School Updates

July 30, 2021

The new school year begins August 30, and we look forward to welcoming students back to school for in-person learning, five days per week. As we prepare for the start of school, here are important updates on masks, health and safety, and plans for the 2021-22 school year.

Changes to APS Grab-and-Go Meal Locations Beginning the Week of August 2

July 30, 2021

Arlington Public Schools is making changes to meal service locations for the week of August 2 and August 9. For the week of August 2, grab-and-go meals will be available for all students at seven locations, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. – noon

Washington-Liberty International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Tops World Statistics

July 14, 2021

The International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) released the worldwide scores this week and Washington-Liberty High School students continue to outperform their peers. 

Arlington Tech Class of 2021 Graduates First to Earn Associates Degrees

July 14, 2021

Seven Arlington Tech Class of 2021 graduates are the first APS students to earn Associates Degrees by taking courses offered through both Arlington Tech and the Career Center.

Arlington Tech Students Place Second at National SkillsUSA Competition

July 7, 2021

Lina Barclay and Ellie Nix, two seniors at the Arlington Career Center, won the second-place silver medal in the 2021 SkillsUSA National Competition for Television Video Production.

Barbara Kanninen to Chair School Board

July 1, 2021

Today, the Arlington School Board held its annual organizational meeting for the 2021-22 school year and elected Dr. Barbara Kanninen as Chair and Reid Goldstein as Vice Chair.

School Board Appoints New APS Chief Operating Officer

July 1, 2021

The School Board appointed Dr. John Mayo as the first Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Arlington Public Schools at its July 1 organizational meeting. The COO is a new position that is part of the Superintendent’s reorganization, designed to strengthen operations and provide schools, students, teachers and staff with the needed supports and resources.