Category: News Release

School Board Approves FY 2022 CIP Direction, Summer School Fees

January 22, 2021

The School Board approved its FY 2022 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) direction which defines the projects for the Superintendent to include in the proposed CIP, along with cost estimates and an evaluation of priorities among identified projects.

Employee Spotlight: Barrett Music Teacher Amanda Thiel

January 22, 2021

The APS Employee Spotlight is a monthly feature that highlights teachers, school and central office staff as well as support staff at every level, who contribute so much to make APS successful and enrich the education of our students. This month, we highlight Barrett Elementary School music teacher Amanda Thiel who has been with APS for seven years.

Washington-Liberty’s James Licato Named Finalist in the Regeneron Science Talent Search

January 22, 2021

Washington-Liberty High School senior James Licato was named one of 40 finalists in the finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2021, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors.

Four Seniors Earn Prestigious Posse Scholarships

January 21, 2021

Washington-Liberty senior Katty Michelle Rojas, Yorktown senior Sabrina Oh and Wakefield seniors Samantha Escobar and Wesley Esparza-Salazar were selected to receive a four-year, full-tuition scholarship from The Posse Foundation to attend a partnering institution.

APS Teachers Selected for Kennedy Center Changing Education Through the Arts Cohort 2021-22

January 21, 2021

A group of 21 educators will join the third APS Cohort with the John F. Kennedy Center.

Arlington Students Earn Choral Honors

January 21, 2021

Arlington Public Schools vocal music students have been named to several honors choirs.

School Board Member Barbara Kanninen will host virtual Open Office Hours on Tues, Jan. 19

January 15, 2021

School Board Member Barbara Kanninen will host virtual Open Office Hours on Tues, Jan. 19 from 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Superintendent Provides Update on Return-to-School Plan

January 8, 2021

Superintendent Dr. Francisco Durán provided an update on the return-to-school plan at the Jan. 7 School Board meeting.

APS Announces Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Virtual Literary & Visual Arts Contest Winners

January 8, 2021

Arlington Public Schools announced the winners of the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Virtual Literary and Visual Arts contest.

January Calendar for School Board Meetings and Work Sessions

January 8, 2021

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