Category: News Release

APS Celebrates Black History Month

January 31, 2017

Arlington Public Schools celebrates Black History Month with a series of community events, staff professional development and school events.

APS Summer Activities Fair Scheduled for Feb. 10

January 27, 2017

APS Summer Activities Fair is scheduled for Fri, Feb. 10 from 6-8 p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 2nd Street, South.

Arlington County Council of PTAs Announced 2016-17 Reflections Winners

January 27, 2017

Earlier this week, the Arlington County Council of PTAs announced the winners of the 2016-17 Reflections contest. This year’s theme was “What’s your story?”

Wakefield High School Named 2016-17 RAMP School

January 27, 2017

The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) has recognized Wakefield High School as a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) school.

Arlington – An Inclusive and Welcoming Community – A Message from the Arlington County Board

January 24, 2017

On behalf of the Board, and in response to questions and concerns that we have heard from the community, we want to reaffirm our commitment that Arlington County will remain inclusive and welcoming.

School Board Updated on Class Size Reports and Enrollment Projections

January 20, 2017

Staff provided the School Board with an update on the recently released class size reports and enrollment projections.

Wakefield to Participate in the College Board’s AP Capstone Program

January 19, 2017

Wakefield High School has been selected as one of approximately 1,000 schools worldwide to implement the new AP Capstone, an innovative diploma program that allows students to develop the skills that matter most for college success: research, collaboration, and communication.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Video Tribute

January 13, 2017

Prepare to be inspired by the reflections of students whose winning essays, poems, and works of art pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Watch a debut of the video that highlights the winners of the annual Literary and Visual Arts Contest, who were selected from more than 1,300 entries.

APS to be Closed on MLK and Inauguration Day

January 11, 2017

Arlington Public Schools will be closed on Mon, Jan. 16 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. and on Fri, Jan. 20 for the Inauguration.

School Board Reviews Program Evaluation on Early Childhood Education

January 6, 2017

At last night’s meeting, staff presented information about the key findings and recommendations from the Early Childhood Education Program Evaluation.