Category: News Release

Honors Band, Chorus and Orchestra Auditions To Begin This Week

October 23, 2017

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. 23 and running through Wed, Nov 15.

Fifth Grade Families Invited to Annual Middle School Information Night

October 23, 2017

Fifth grade families are invited to attend the annual middle School Information Night to learn more about middle schools and programs in the Arlington Public Schools.

School Board Approves Agreement with The Children’s School

October 20, 2017

The School Board approved a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Children’s School (TCS) at the Oct. 19 meeting.

Summary of Community Meeting on Education Center Instructional Focus

October 20, 2017

On Wed, Oct. 19, the community participated in a presentation and dialogue about the instructional focus options for the Education Center site and to provide their input.

“What We’ve Heard” Meetings Scheduled for Oct. 25 and 26

October 20, 2017

APS staff will present a second round of proposals for middle school boundaries at two community meetings.

APS Recognized for Award-Winning Budget

October 18, 2017

The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) awarded Arlington Public Schools with the Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) during the 2017–18 budget year.

Community Meeting Update on Education Center Site

October 18, 2017

APS staff held a public meeting on Oct. 18 to present four options for the instructional focus of the Education Center site. Learn more and provide your input.

Listen Now: Learn More about the Middle School Boundary Process

October 17, 2017

With a new middle school opening in September of 2019, APS is resetting middle school boundaries to create a new boundary for the new middle school at Stratford.

Historical Markers Showcases Jackson City

October 17, 2017

In this week’s episode of Historical Markers, Commonwealth’s Attorney Theo Stamos discusses the area formerly known as Jackson City.

School Board Reviews Process to Develop the 2018-24 Strategic Plan

October 6, 2017

At last night’s meeting, School Board members discussed the process for developing the 2018-24 Strategic Plan.