Category: News

Learn More About Standards-Based Grading

September 30, 2019

This year, APS will use a standards-based approach to grading and reporting at 11 elementary schools.

Arlington Traditional School Named 2019 Blue Ribbon School

September 26, 2019

Arlington Traditional School (ATS) was named a 2019 Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education based on its overall academic excellence. 

Grab Your Walking Shoes, Bikes or Other Wheels and Join us for Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day.

September 26, 2019

On Wed, Oct. 2, all APS schools are taking part in Walk Bike and Roll to School Day 2019, an annual celebration that encourages students to walk, bike or roll to school while teaching them about the health, environmental and community-building benefits of active transportation.

Annual APS Middle School Information Night Set for Oct. 28

September 25, 2019

Join Arlington Public Schools (APS) for Middle School Information Night on Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, from 7 - 9 p.m. at Washington-Liberty High School (1301 N. Stafford St.).

APS Announces the Black Parent Alliance Fall Meeting

September 24, 2019

The APS Office of Equity & Excellence will host the first Black Parent Alliance Meeting of the new school year at Gunston Middle School on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 from 6 – 8:30 p.m.

APS Debuts New Student Support Process

September 23, 2019

During the spring of 2019, APS developed a streamlined process for supporting student learning and responding to concerns.

School Board Adopts 2019-20 Action Plan

September 20, 2019

The Arlington School Board adopted its 2019-20 Action Plan that will be shared as a progress report for School Board priorities during the year ahead at last night’s meeting.

School News Roundup

September 20, 2019

Take a look at the latest school news and gather inspiration from the great work happening across APS. Highlights include: Abingdon's Kennedy Center Visit; An AR sandbox; My First Week at an American School and more.

APS to Host Annual College Fair

September 18, 2019

Arlington Public Schools will host its annual Beyond APS: College Fair 2019 on Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 6-8 p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center (3501 2nd St. S.).

Elementary Standards-Based Reporting Community Information Sessions

September 18, 2019

This year, Arlington Public Schools (APS) will use a standards-based approach to grading and reporting at 11 elementary schools.