Month: October 2019

Campbell Elementary School Receives Expeditionary Learning Education Credential for Excellence in Character and Scholarship

October 17, 2019

Campbell Elementary School today received an Expeditionary Learning (EL) Credential for Excellence in Character and Scholarship from EL Education, a leading K-12 education nonprofit working to close opportunity gaps.

APS Statement on Health Risks Associated with E-Cigarettes and Vaping

October 17, 2019

Arlington Public Schools, like schools across the country, is working to address the growing student health threat associated with increased use of e-cigarettes and vaping, also known as “JUULING” (pronounced Jeweling).

School News Roundup

October 10, 2019

Take a look at the latest school news and gather inspiration from the great work happening across APS. Highlights include: Kindness Rocks at Jamestown; Students Bag Lunches for Veterans; Wakefield Students Pitches Recycled Earbuds and more.

In-School Flu Shots Discontinued for 2019-20 School Year

October 10, 2019

Last November, you may recall that APS partnered with third-party vaccine provider, Healthy Schools (CareDox), to offer students free flu shots in our schools during the school day. We had plans to continue this offering for students this year; however, the provider notified us they are no longer able to provide this service in our area due to a restructuring of the company. We regret that we are not able to provide this service this year, and we are currently exploring new partners to work with us in the future.

APS On-Time Graduation Rate Remains High for Class of 2019

October 8, 2019

The APS On-Time Graduation Rate (OGR) for the Class of 2019 is 93%, (1,636 students), remaining consistently high with past year’s performance.

Annual APS High School Information Night Set for Nov. 4

October 7, 2019

Join Arlington Public Schools (APS) for High School Information Night on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, from 7 - 9 p.m. at Washington-Liberty High School (1301 N. Stafford St.).

School Board Meeting October 3, 2019

October 4, 2019

Minutes for the October 3, 2019 Meeting For closed captions, click the “CC” button in the bottom toolbar of the video window once the meeting starts (if you don’t see... Read more »

APS German Teacher Wins Outstanding Teacher Award

October 4, 2019

Arlington Public Schools German teacher Silke Reeves received the Klett Award for the Outstanding Virginia Novice Teacher of German by the Virginia chapter of the American Association of Teachers of German.

School Board Approves FY 2021 Budget Direction

October 4, 2019

The School Board adopted its Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Direction at the Oct. 3 meeting.

School Safety Forum

October 4, 2019

The Arlington County Council of PTAs is sponsoring a School Safety Forum from 7-9 p.m. on Tue, Oct. 15 in the Jefferson Middle School Theater.