Author: frank.bellavia@apsva.us

Barcroft’s First Day of School

August 1, 2016

Barcroft students began the 2016-17 school year on Monday. Check out some photos below.

School Board Approves Licensing Agreement with County for the Wilson Site

July 21, 2016

The School Board approved a licensing agreement between Arlington County Government and APS for the Wilson site. The licensing agreement would authorize the County to locate a temporary fire station at the Wilson site, where a school will be constructed and is scheduled to open in September 2019.

Superintendent Named to SOL Innovation Committee

July 21, 2016

Earlier this month, Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that Superintendent Dr. Pat Murphy would serve on the Standards of Learning (SOL) Innovation Committee.

APS Debuts New Historical Markers Video Series

July 21, 2016

In the inaugural episode of Arlington Public Schools new video series Historical Markers, Superintendent Dr. Pat Murphy takes a look at Arlington’s Charles Drew House.

School Board Names Interim Kenmore Principal

July 20, 2016

David McBride was named the interim Principal of Kenmore Middle School by the School Board on Wednesday night. McBride currently serves as the assistant principal at Kenmore.

New Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Management Services Appointed

July 20, 2016

The Arlington School Board appointed Leslie Peterson as the new Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Management Services at last night’s meeting. Peterson is currently the APS Budget Director.

Traveling Trolley’s First Run of the Summer

July 14, 2016

This summer's first Traveling Trolley runs took place on Wednesday where students from Barcroft, Carlin Springs, Drew, and Hoffman-Boston and their families were taken to the library.

How to Talk to Children About Violence

July 8, 2016

It’s hard not to hear about violence in the news. What was once just scenes in a movie are now playing out on the evening news and social media.

School Board Holds Organizational Meeting for 2016-17 School Year

July 1, 2016

On July 1, the Arlington School Board held its first meeting of the 2016-17 school year. During the meeting, the Board elected Nancy Van Doren as Chair and Dr. Barbara Kanninen as Vice Chair.

County, APS Collaborate on Western Rosslyn Area Plan

July 1, 2016

The Arlington County and Arlington Public Schools boards, collaborating to maximize the use of limited public land and leverage financial resources, will consider a license agreement that will allow the County to place a temporary fire station on the Wilson School site at 1601 Wilson Blvd.