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Wakefield High School Named 2016-17 RAMP School

January 27, 2017

The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) has recognized Wakefield High School as a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) school.

#digitalAPS Highlights Hour of Code

January 27, 2017

In this episode, #digitalAPS: Exploring Instructional Frontiers takes a look at student participation in the global Hour of Code event that took place in December.

School Board Updated on Class Size Reports and Enrollment Projections

January 20, 2017

Staff provided the School Board with an update on the recently released class size reports and enrollment projections.

Wakefield to Participate in the College Board’s AP Capstone Program

January 19, 2017

Wakefield High School has been selected as one of approximately 1,000 schools worldwide to implement the new AP Capstone, an innovative diploma program that allows students to develop the skills that matter most for college success: research, collaboration, and communication.

APS to be Closed on MLK and Inauguration Day

January 11, 2017

Arlington Public Schools will be closed on Mon, Jan. 16 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. and on Fri, Jan. 20 for the Inauguration.

School Board Reviews Program Evaluation on Early Childhood Education

January 6, 2017

At last night’s meeting, staff presented information about the key findings and recommendations from the Early Childhood Education Program Evaluation.

APS Releases Demographic Data Analysis for the Recent High School Boundary Change

January 5, 2017

After the School Board approved changes for the high school boundaries in December 2016, a number of questions were received from members of the community who asked for more details on the impact that the changes will have on future demographics at the three comprehensive high schools.

Twelve APS Teachers Earn National Board Certification Renewal

January 5, 2017

The National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) announced that 12 Arlington Public Schools teachers successfully renewed their National Board Certification.

Three Wakefield Seniors Earn Full-Tuition Posse Scholarship

January 4, 2017

Wakefield High School seniors Nicholas Cadby-Spicer, Alana Ceesay and Anderson Escobar were selected to receive a four-year, full-tuition scholarship from the Posse Scholarship Foundation to attend a partnering institution.

District XII Honors Chorus and Honors Orchestra 2016-17

December 21, 2016

Students participating in honors choir and orchestra have been announced.