Here are this week’s updates as we continue the fall season.
News
Superintendent’s Oct. 20 Update: Share Your Input on the 2022-23 Draft School Calendar
Arlington Community High School to Get Permanent Home at Amazon’s PenPlace
Arlington County and Arlington Public Schools announced Wednesday that Amazon will support the building of a permanent home for Arlington Community High School (ACHS) as part of its PenPlace development in Pentagon City.
2022-23 School Year Draft Calendars Available for Review
The APS Draft Calendars for the 2022-23 School Year are now available, along with a survey seeking community input, which will be open through October 29, 2021.
School Board Appoints New Virtual Learning Program Principal
The School Board appointed Danielle Harrell as the new principal of the Virtual Learning Program. Harrell is currently the Director of Educational Programs at the Women’s Education Alliance in Towson, Md.
Oct. 14 School Board Highlights
Highlights from the Oct. 14 School Board meeting.
School Board Member Reid Goldstein to Host Virtual Open Office Hours on Mon, Oct. 18
School Board Member Reid Goldstein will host virtual Open Office Hours on Mon, Oct. 18 from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
ASFS closing today Fri. Oct. 15 due to water main break
Arlington Science Focus is closing today, Fri. Oct. 15, 2021, due to a water main break. We had anticipated a repair by early morning however, county officials report the repair will take additional time to complete.
Arlington Public Schools and Amazon to Launch an AWS Think Big Space at Wakefield High School
Arlington Public Schools, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) company, today announced a new educational lab will be built at Wakefield High School in Arlington, VA, pending final approval by the Arlington School Board.
Superintendent’s Oct. 13 Update: Thank You Principals
Reminders about October recognitions and acknowledgments, as well as an update on our efforts to accelerate student learning through targeted interventions and differentiated instruction.
Accommodations for Parents/Guardians to Assist in Child’s Education
Parents/guardians may request an accommodation to assist in supporting your child’s education