Category: News

Back-to-School Nights Begin Sept. 13

September 12, 2017

APS invites parents to visit their child’s school during the upcoming back-to-school nights.

Wakefield’s Michelle Cottrell-Williams Named Virginia’s Region 4 Teacher of the Year

September 11, 2017

Wakefield High School social studies teacher Michelle Cottrell-Williams was named Virginia Region 4 Teacher of the Year during a surprise visit to her class this morning by Virginia First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe.

School Board Reviews 2017-18 Priorities

September 8, 2017

At last night’s meeting, School Board members discussed their priorities for the 2017-18 school year. The School Board establishes annual priorities to assist in keeping the Board’s work focused, effective and aligned with its Strategic Plan goals.

Engage with APS: Community Invited to Help Shape New APS Strategic Plan

September 7, 2017

Later this fall, work will begin to develop the School Board’s new six-year Strategic Plan for Arlington Public Schools.

Arlington Public Schools Affirms Its Commitment to Be Welcoming & Open to ALL Students

September 6, 2017

Yesterday, during our wonderful beginning to a new school year, the Arlington School Board, Superintendent and Arlington Public Schools staff were dismayed to learn that the Trump Administration had announced their decision to end the program for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, known as DACA, in six months.

August 31 Work Session on 2017-18 Project Planning Summary

September 1, 2017

At last night’s work session, the Arlington School Board discussed the 13 possible decisions that require community feedback set for the 2017-18 school year.

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

September 1, 2017

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

APS Labor Day and 2017-18 School Year Schedule and Information

August 31, 2017

As the summer break comes to an end, APS wants to remind families of some important dates.

Arlington School Board Meetings Now Slated to Begin at 6:30 p.m.

August 30, 2017

Beginning with the 2017-18 school year, Arlington School Board meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

A Message from the Superintendent

August 30, 2017

It’s hard to believe we are in our last week of summer. All Arlington Public Schools (APS) instructional and administrative team members are looking forward to welcoming students back for another exciting year of academic adventures and achievement!