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APS On-Time Graduation Rate for Class of 2021 Highest Ever
October 1, 2021
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
October 1, 2021
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
October 1, 2021
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
October 1, 2021
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
October 1, 2021
Virginia Association for Driver Education and Traffic Safety named Wakefield High School’s Tony Bentley the Behind the Wheel Teacher of the Year.
School Board Approves New Organizational Structure for Department of Human Resources
October 1, 2021
The Arlington County School Board approved the reorganization of the Department of Human Resources at its Sept. 30 meeting.
School Board Appoints Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
October 1, 2021
The Arlington School Board has appointed Dr. Dashan Turner as the new Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
Celebrate Your Muscle-Powered School Commute on Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day 2021
September 23, 2021
On Wed, Oct. 6, all APS schools are taking part in Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day, an annual international celebration that encourages students to walk, bike or roll to school while teaching the health, environmental and community-building benefits of active transportation and safe routes to school.
Swanson 8th Grader Named to Broadcom MASTERS Top 300 List
September 22, 2021
Swanson Middle School eighth grade student Henry Stievater has been named one of the Top 300 MASTERS in the 2021 Broadcom MASTERS® for his project titled The Effect of School Size, Per-Pupil Expenditures, and Percent of Teachers with Advanced Degrees on SOL Pass Rates.