We will open our doors as planned on Jan. 3 and continue to adhere to CDC and VDH guidance for operating safely and reducing COVID-19 spread in schools. We will open with regular in-person schedules and our Extended Day program will also operate on the normal schedule.
News
Superintendent’s Dec. 29 Winter Break Update
School Board Approves 2022-23 School Year Calendar
The School Board approved the calendar for the 2022-23 school year at its Dec. 17 meeting.
January Schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings
The Arlington School Board’s January schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings is now available.
14 Teachers Earn National Board Certification
The National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) announced that 14 Arlington Public Schools teachers successfully earned their National Board Certification.
Nominations are OPEN for Virginia’s Most Outstanding Crossing Guard of 2021
Nominations are now being accepted for Virginia’s Most Outstanding Crossing Guard.
Arlington County Council of PTAs Announced the 2021-22 Reflections Winners
Last week, the Arlington County Council of Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) announced the 2021-22 Reflections contest winners at the county level.
Expanded COVID-19 Testing Hours
Arlington Public Schools and their testing partner, ResourcePath, will be extending the hours of the Kenmore Middle School testing site beginning Thu, Dec. 16 to accommodate the community during the holiday season.
Winter Break Meal Pickup Scheduled for Thu, Dec. 16
Arlington Public Schools will be offering a Winter Break Meal pickup for families on Thu, Dec. 16 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at three schools.
Superintendent’s Dec. 8, 2021 Update: After-School Vaccination Clinics
My updates this week are related to COVID-19 health and safety measures, including weekly in-school testing. Health and safety remain priorities for APS, especially during flu and holiday travel season, as we work to keep schools open and safe.
Dec. 2 School Board Highlights
Highlights from the Dec. 2 School Board meeting.