Category: News

School Board Member David Priddy to Host Virtual Open Office Hours on Mon, Nov. 1

October 29, 2021

School Board Member David Priddy will host virtual Open Office Hours on Mon, Nov. 1 from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. 

November Schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings

October 29, 2021

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

School Board Appoints New Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer

October 29, 2021

The School Board appointed Dr. Jason Ottley as the new Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at its Oct. 28 School Board meeting.

APS Launches Pay Increase and Incentives to Attract Substitutes

October 29, 2021

To increase the substitute pool of candidates, the School Board approved a plan at its Oct. 28 meeting to increase the rate of pay for daily, permanent school daily, and long-term substitutes.

Honors Band, Middle School Chorus and Orchestra Auditions Begin This Week

October 28, 2021

The APS Arts Education Department is holding auditions for Honors Chorus, Honors Band and Honors Orchestra for elementary and middle school students beginning on Mon, Oct. 26 and running through Friday, Nov 12.

Arlington Traditional School Celebrates Reading Carnival Day

October 28, 2021

Arlington Traditional Elementary School (ATS) held its annual “Reading Carnival Day” on Wed, Oct. 27.

Month Ahead – November Dates to Remember

October 28, 2021

Here are some calendar reminders for November to help you plan.

Superintendent’s Oct. 27 Update: Vaccinations for Ages 5-11 Coming Soon

October 27, 2021

This week I am pleased to share the highlights of our new literacy initiatives, and the strategies teachers are using to empower students to become skilled readers. I also have updates on vaccinations for students ages 5-11 and other reminders for the month ahead, as we get ready to begin the second quarter.

High School Information Night

October 27, 2021

Watch the recorded event from Nov 1, for information about APS high schools, school options, application deadlines and procedures, and more.

Middle School Options & Transfers Information for SY 2022-23

October 25, 2021

For the 2022-23 secondary options and neighborhood transfers application process, there will be two separate application timelines for middle school option programs and neighborhood transfers.