APS will continue following the CDC’s guidance for operating safely to allow everyone—students, families, staff and visitors—to decide whether they will wear a mask at school and on the school bus. This change takes effect March 1, and there is no opt-out form required.
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Changes to Mask Guidance Effective March 1
Superintendent Presents Proposed FY 2023 Budget
Superintendent Dr. Francisco Durán proposed a $746.1 million needs-based FY 2023 budget on Feb. 24.
March Schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings
The Arlington School Board’s March schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings is now available.
Superintendent’s Feb. 23, 2022 Update: Mask Guidance & APS All Stars
Today’s update includes information about health and safety and APS mask requirements for students, elementary mathematics, APS All Stars and the FY 2023 budget.
Arlington Community Learning Spring Registration Now Open
We have a great selection of computer, language, music, writing, art classes and much more to choose from. Many classes fill quickly, so don’t delay and register today!
First Five APS All Stars Announced
APS is excited to announce the first APS All Stars, selected out of over 200 outstanding staff nominees! These individuals demonstrate excellence in collaboration, equity, inclusivity, integrity, innovation and stewardship.
Feb. 17 School Board Meeting Highlights
Summary of the Feb. 17 School Board meeting.
School Board Chair Dr. Barbara Kanninen to Host Virtual Open Office Hours on Tue, Feb. 22
School Board Member Dr. Barbara Kanninen will host virtual Open Office Hours on Tue, Feb. 22 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Superintendent’s Feb. 16, 2022 Message: Mask Requirement & Yorktown Takeaways
Here are several important updates for this week, including information about last week’s incident at Yorktown, masks and COVID-19 testing, and a new study to review APS school start and end times.
Yorktown Lockdown Update
Dr. Kevin Clark, the principal of Yorktown, sent this message to families on Thursday: Our students have been dismissed and everyone is safe. I know this was frightening for everyone involved and appreciate the cooperation and support of our students, staff, families and community.