Category: News Release

APS Earns Communications Awards

November 1, 2017

The Arlington Public Schools Department of School and Community Relations received four awards from the Chesapeake Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association.

Listen Now: Learn More about the Development of the 2018-24 Strategic Plan

November 1, 2017

In this episode, Strategic Plan steering committee co-chair Meredith Purple talks about the committee and the creation of the new 2018-24 Strategic Plan.

APS High School Information Night Held on Mon, Oct. 30

October 31, 2017

Arlington high school families are invited to the annual High School Information Night to learn more about high schools and programs in the Arlington Public Schools.

Mi Sueño es…

October 31, 2017

During the annual Harvesting Dreams program, the culminating event for our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, parents and students share their dreams and aspirations.

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

October 31, 2017

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

Choral Pyramid Concerts at Wakefield, Washington-Lee, and Yorktown High schools

October 31, 2017

The high school pyramid concerts will take place on Nov. 6, 8 and 9.

Oakridge Elementary, Dept. of Information Services Earn Award of Excellence and Innovation in Education

October 27, 2017

Governor McAuliffe announced that Oakridge Elementary School’s Mosiac Program and the Department of Information Services Cyber Sandbox were among the first recipients of the Governor’s Award for Excellence and Innovation in Education.

Partners in Action Highlights Stratford, Silver Diner Partnership

October 25, 2017

In this episode of Partners in Action, Communications Coordinator Dawn Smith visits the Silver Diner to see their unique partnership with the Stratford Program.

APS Accepting Applications for Admission to Option Schools

October 23, 2017

Arlington Public Schools will begin to accept applications for middle and high school option schools and programs starting Nov. 6, 2017 through Mon, Jan. 19, 2018 by 4 p.m. Applications now will be completed online.

Superintendent Appoints Steering Committee of Community Stakeholders and APS Staff to Lead Process for Developing 2018-24 Strategic Plan

October 23, 2017

Arlington Public Schools announced today the stakeholders appointed by Superintendent Dr. Pat Murphy to the Steering Committee for the 2018-24 Strategic Plan.