An update on the W-L incident, calendar reminders, highlights of recent school visits, and an important message about the TikTok Challenge trend affecting our schools.
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Superintendent’s Oct. 6 Update: Highlights from Recent School Visits
Update on Washington-Liberty High School Incident
Just before 8 a.m., the school received an anonymous call that there was a shooter in the building. Staff immediately notified the Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) and placed the school in lockdown.
APS On-Time Graduation Rate for Class of 2021 Highest Ever
The APS On-Time Graduation Rate (OGR) for the Class of 2021 was 94%, (1,648 students). This represents the highest OGR since Virginia began reporting this in 2008.
Important Information for Parents/Guardians Regarding TikTok Challenges
It has come to our attention that there is a list of social media challenges on TikTok similar to the most recent “Devious Licks” TikTok Challenge that encouraged kids to vandalize and steal random objects from their schools and post them in videos.
School Board Member Monique O’Grady to Host Virtual Open Office Hours on Mon, Oct. 4
School Board Member Monique O’Grady will host virtual Open Office Hours on Mon, Oct. 4 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
October Schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings
he Arlington School Board’s October schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings is now available.
Wakefield’s Tony Bentley Named Virginia Driver Education Behind the Wheel Teacher of the Year
Virginia Association for Driver Education and Traffic Safety named Wakefield High School’s Tony Bentley the Behind the Wheel Teacher of the Year.
National Custodian Appreciation Day – October 2, 2021
Thank you Arlington Public Schools custodians!
School Board Approves New Organizational Structure for Department of Human Resources
The Arlington County School Board approved the reorganization of the Department of Human Resources at its Sept. 30 meeting.
Sept. 30 School Board Highlights
Highlights from the Sept. 30 School Board meeting.