Category: News Release

School Board Appoints New Abingdon Principal

June 19, 2019

At its June 18 meeting, the School Board named David Horak as the Principal of Abingdon Elementary School.

Arlington School Board Chair Statement on Superintendent Transition

June 17, 2019

All of us on the School Board thank Dr. Murphy for his years of service in public education. Arlington is an outstanding community, and we will seek a superintendent who is an exceptional leader and educator who will continue to advance our work for Arlington’s learners.

Arlington Public Schools Superintendent Announces Retirement

June 14, 2019

Superintendent Dr. Patrick K. Murphy announced today that he will retire from Arlington Public Schools (APS) effective September 3, 2019.

School Board Recognizes Retirees, JROTC Graduates; Hears End-of-Year Reports; and More

June 7, 2019

The meeting included approving the new name for the Stratford Program, updates from HR, and more.

School Board Receives Update on English Learners Program, English Language Arts Program Evaluation, and 1:1 Digital Device Model

May 31, 2019

At the School Board meeting on May 30, staff presented updates on the English Speakers of Other Languages/High Intensity Language Training (ESOL/HILT) program and the findings of the English Language Arts (ELA) program evaluation.

June Calendar for School Board Meetings and Work Sessions

May 31, 2019

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

Glebe Has Strong Showing at Odyssey of the Minds World Finals

May 31, 2019

Glebe Elementary School's Odyssey of the Mind teams had strong finishes in this past week's OoTM World Finals competition at Michigan State University

Virginia Board of Education Honors 12 Arlington Schools for Educational Excellence

May 30, 2019

On Wednesday, Governor Ralph Northam and the State Board of Education announced that 12 Arlington schools were honored with the 2019 Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) awards based upon student achievement and other performance indicators during the 2017-18 school year.

School Board Meeting and Honored Citizens Reception Rescheduled for May 30

May 24, 2019

The May 23 School Board meeting and Honored Citizens reception, that was postponed due to a power outage, has been rescheduled for Thu, May 30. The Honored Citizens reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m.  

Upcoming Summer School Registration Deadline

May 24, 2019

There is a summer school registration deadline approaching.