Category: News

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September 14, 2017

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to share resources in an effort to shed light on this serious and often stigmatized topic.

2018 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Named

September 13, 2017

Updated: Earlier this week, the National Merit Scholarship Program announced that 20 Arlington students are semifinalists in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Competition.

All APS Schools Fully Accredited for 2017-18 by VDOE

September 13, 2017

For third year in a row, all Arlington Public Schools are fully accredited by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).

Back-to-School Nights Begin Sept. 13

September 12, 2017

APS invites parents to visit their child’s school during the upcoming back-to-school nights.

Wakefield’s Michelle Cottrell-Williams Named Virginia’s Region 4 Teacher of the Year

September 11, 2017

Wakefield High School social studies teacher Michelle Cottrell-Williams was named Virginia Region 4 Teacher of the Year during a surprise visit to her class this morning by Virginia First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe.

School Board Reviews 2017-18 Priorities

September 8, 2017

At last night’s meeting, School Board members discussed their priorities for the 2017-18 school year. The School Board establishes annual priorities to assist in keeping the Board’s work focused, effective and aligned with its Strategic Plan goals.

Engage with APS: Community Invited to Help Shape New APS Strategic Plan

September 7, 2017

Later this fall, work will begin to develop the School Board’s new six-year Strategic Plan for Arlington Public Schools.

Arlington Public Schools Affirms Its Commitment to Be Welcoming & Open to ALL Students

September 6, 2017

Yesterday, during our wonderful beginning to a new school year, the Arlington School Board, Superintendent and Arlington Public Schools staff were dismayed to learn that the Trump Administration had announced their decision to end the program for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, known as DACA, in six months.

August 31 Work Session on 2017-18 Project Planning Summary

September 1, 2017

At last night’s work session, the Arlington School Board discussed the 13 possible decisions that require community feedback set for the 2017-18 school year.

September Schedule of School Board Meetings, Work Sessions and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings

September 1, 2017

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