Month: December 2019

Arlington County Council of PTAs Announced the 2019-20 Reflections Winners

December 13, 2019

Last week, the Arlington County Council of Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) announced the 2019-20 Reflections contest winners at the county level.   

18 APS Teachers Earn National Board Certification

December 13, 2019

The National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) announced that 18 Arlington Public Schools teachers successfully earned their National Board Certification.

Nominations Now Open for Virginia’s Most Outstanding Crossing Guard 2019-20

December 12, 2019

Planning is now under way for Crossing Guard Appreciation Week, the annual Virginia Safe Routes to School event that recognizes the role of Crossing Guards as a critical link in the Safe Routes to School network. As part of the celebration, the Virginia Department of Transportation/Safe Routes to School will recognize Virginia’s Most Outstanding Crossing Guards.

Green Scene: Solar Panel Installation

December 10, 2019

In the latest episode of Green Scene, staff highlights the installation of solar panel arrays at Fleet, Tuckahoe and Washington-Liberty.

Actualización del proceso de planificación de las escuelas primarias de APS

December 10, 2019

Durante la reunión comunitaria de anoche sobre la Planificación de escuelas primarias para 2021, APS presentó una actualización sobre dos propuestas para trasladar algunas escuelas primarias, y sobre las aportaciones de la comunidad recibidas hasta la fecha.

Update to APS Elementary School Planning Process

December 10, 2019

During last night’s community meeting on Elementary School Planning for 2021, APS presented an update on two proposals for moving some elementary schools, and on stakeholder input received to date.

School Board Selects Firm to Assist with Superintendent Search

December 10, 2019

The School Board has selected BWP & Associates (BWP) to assist in the national search for a permanent superintendent.

School Board Meeting December 5, 2019

December 9, 2019

Minutes for the December 5, 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 »

School Board Approves FY 2021-30 Capital Improvement Plan Direction

December 6, 2019

During the December 5 meeting, the School Board approved the FY2021-30 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Direction.

School News Roundup — Dec. 6

December 4, 2019

Take a look at the latest school news and gather inspiration from the great work happening across APS. Highlights include: Ashlawns Space Walk; ASFS Letter Writing Campaign; Nickels for Niger; Sheep Shearing at Kenmore; The Return of Long Branch Librarian Jennifer Chacon and more.