Month: August 2016
Learn About the History of the ‘Three Sisters’ Arlington Radio Towers
August 26, 2016
In this week’s episode, Historical Markers takes viewers to Radio, Va. Located at the intersection of Columbia Pike and Courthouse Road, the towers were built to launch the Navy’s effort to establish a worldwide communications network.
A Decade of “Out of this World” Teaching & Learning with NASA!
August 23, 2016
By Barrett Project Discovery Teacher Dr. Laurie Sullivan This school year marks the 10th year of Barrett‘s partnership with...
Learn about Freedman’s Village in Latest Historical Markers Episode
August 19, 2016
In this week’s episode, Historical Markers takes viewers to Freedman’s Village.
School Board Receives Academic Performance Update
August 19, 2016
At Thursday night’s School Board meeting, staff presented an update on academic performance at APS. Dr. Tara Nattrass, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, provided a summary of the recent data on student performance on the 2016 Standards of Learning (SOL) test results in reading, math, science and social studies.
School Board Appoints Dr. Donna Snyder as Randolph Principal
August 19, 2016
The Arlington School Board appointed Dr. Donna Snyder as Principal of Randolph Elementary School. Dr. Snyder is currently the Director of Early Childhood and Elementary Education.
Welcome to our New teachers!
August 17, 2016
Today marked the first day of the 2016-17 school year for our new teachers! We hosted a new teacher...
APS Update about Water Testing in Schools
August 17, 2016
Recent press coverage about lead in drinking water at schools and cities around the nation has elevated public concern over this issue. Arlington County’s water system is regularly monitored and meets all state and federal drinking water standards.
Tdap Immunization Reminder and Clinic Dates
August 16, 2016
APS reminds parents and guardians that all incoming sixth grade students must provide documentation that they have received a Tetanus-Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) booster immunization before the first day of school.
APS Continues to Make Progress in Closing the Achievement Gap
August 16, 2016
On August 16, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released 2016 SOL results for all public school divisions and schools. Arlington Public Schools (APS) students continue to pass the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests at higher rates than their peers across Virginia.