Category: News Release

School Board Chair Barbara Kanninen to Host Virtual Open Office Hours on Tue, Nov. 16

November 12, 2021

School Board Chair Barbara Kanninen will host virtual Open Office Hours on Tue, Nov. 16, from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.   

APS Students Named to State-Wide Music Groups

November 10, 2021

A number of students were recently selected to state-wide honors music groups.

Arlington Offering Free COVID-19 Vaccines for 5–11-Year-Olds

November 3, 2021

On Sat, Nov. 6, Arlington County Public Health will begin offering free COVID-19 vaccines by appointment to children ages 5–11 years old at Walter Reed Community Center and Arlington Mill Community Center.

High School Options & Transfers Information for SY 2022-23

November 1, 2021

For the 2022-23 secondary options and neighborhood transfers application process, there will be two separate application timelines for high school option programs and neighborhood transfers.

School Board Member David Priddy to Host Virtual Open Office Hours on Mon, Nov. 1

October 29, 2021

School Board Member David Priddy will host virtual Open Office Hours on Mon, Nov. 1 from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. 

November Schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings

October 29, 2021

The Arlington School Board’s November schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings is now available.

School Board Appoints New Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer

October 29, 2021

The School Board appointed Dr. Jason Ottley as the new Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at its Oct. 28 School Board meeting.

APS Launches Pay Increase and Incentives to Attract Substitutes

October 29, 2021

To increase the substitute pool of candidates, the School Board approved a plan at its Oct. 28 meeting to increase the rate of pay for daily, permanent school daily, and long-term substitutes.

Honors Band, Middle School Chorus and Orchestra Auditions Begin This Week

October 28, 2021

The APS Arts Education Department is holding auditions for Honors Chorus, Honors Band and Honors Orchestra for elementary and middle school students beginning on Mon, Oct. 26 and running through Friday, Nov 12.

Arlington Traditional School Celebrates Reading Carnival Day

October 28, 2021

Arlington Traditional Elementary School (ATS) held its annual “Reading Carnival Day” on Wed, Oct. 27.