Category: News Release

“We Are All Arlington!’’ In Celebration of Arlington’s Immigrant Legacy for the Past 40 Years

September 9, 2016

The community is invited to attend “We Are All Arlington!’’ In Celebration of Arlington’s Immigrant Legacy for the Past 40 Years on Fri, Sept. 23 from 6-9 p.m. at Wakefield High School.

School Board Reviews 2016-17 Priorities

September 9, 2016

At last night’s meeting, School Board members discussed their priorities for the 2016-17 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.

School Board Discusses Next Steps at Work Session on Facilities Planning and Instruction

September 2, 2016

At a School Board Work Session held Tue, Aug. 30, School Board members discussed a variety of instructional and facilities topics related to the adopted FY 2017-26 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and provided guidance and direction to staff for moving forward.

APS Labor Day and 2016-17 School Year Schedule and Information

September 1, 2016

First Day of School Tue, Sept. 6  As the summer break comes to an end, APS wants to remind...

2016-17 Policy for Providing Free or Reduced Price Meals

September 1, 2016

Arlington Public Schools announced its policy for providing free or reduced price meals for children served under the National School Lunch, and/or School Breakfast Programs.

School Board Receives Academic Performance Update

August 19, 2016

At Thursday night’s School Board meeting, staff presented an update on academic performance at APS. Dr. Tara Nattrass, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, provided a summary of the recent data on student performance on the 2016 Standards of Learning (SOL) test results in reading, math, science and social studies.

School Board Appoints Dr. Donna Snyder as Randolph Principal

August 19, 2016

The Arlington School Board appointed Dr. Donna Snyder as Principal of Randolph Elementary School. Dr. Snyder is currently the Director of Early Childhood and Elementary Education.

APS Update about Water Testing in Schools

August 17, 2016

Recent press coverage about lead in drinking water at schools and cities around the nation has elevated public concern over this issue. Arlington County’s water system is regularly monitored and meets all state and federal drinking water standards.

Tdap Immunization Reminder and Clinic Dates

August 16, 2016

APS reminds parents and guardians that all incoming sixth grade students must provide documentation that they have received a Tetanus-Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) booster immunization before the first day of school.

APS Continues to Make Progress in Closing the Achievement Gap

August 16, 2016

On August 16, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released 2016 SOL results for all public school divisions and schools. Arlington Public Schools (APS) students continue to pass the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests at higher rates than their peers across Virginia.