Category: News Release

Arlington County Educator Michelle Cottrell-Williams Named 2018 Virginia Teacher of the Year

September 18, 2017

Michelle Cottrell-Williams, a social studies teacher at Wakefield High in Arlington County, was named 2018 Virginia Teacher of the...

School Board Work Session Held to Discuss Upcoming Middle School Boundary Process

September 15, 2017

On Thu, Sept. 12, the School Board held a work session to prepare for the upcoming middle school boundary process.

Advisory Committee on Transportation Choices to Meet on Mon, Sept. 25

September 15, 2017

The Advisory Committee on Transportation Choices (ACTC) will hold it's next scheduled meeting on Mon, Sept. 25 from 7-9 p.m. in Room 103 at the Syphax Education Center.

Historical Markers Visits Ball-Sellers House

September 15, 2017

In this week’s episode of Historical Markers, Kenmore Middle School Principal Dave McBride, discusses the history of the historic Ball-Sellers House.

2018 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Named

September 13, 2017

Updated: Earlier this week, the National Merit Scholarship Program announced that 20 Arlington students are semifinalists in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Competition.

All APS Schools Fully Accredited for 2017-18 by VDOE

September 13, 2017

For third year in a row, all Arlington Public Schools are fully accredited by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).

Back-to-School Nights Begin Sept. 13

September 12, 2017

APS invites parents to visit their child’s school during the upcoming back-to-school nights.

Wakefield’s Michelle Cottrell-Williams Named Virginia’s Region 4 Teacher of the Year

September 11, 2017

Wakefield High School social studies teacher Michelle Cottrell-Williams was named Virginia Region 4 Teacher of the Year during a surprise visit to her class this morning by Virginia First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe.

School Board Reviews 2017-18 Priorities

September 8, 2017

At last night’s meeting, School Board members discussed their priorities for the 2017-18 school year. The School Board establishes annual priorities to assist in keeping the Board’s work focused, effective and aligned with its Strategic Plan goals.

Engage with APS: Community Invited to Help Shape New APS Strategic Plan

September 7, 2017

Later this fall, work will begin to develop the School Board’s new six-year Strategic Plan for Arlington Public Schools.