Category: News

The Number of APS On-Time Graduates Continues to Rise

September 28, 2016

In 2016, the number of APS students who graduated continued to rise (1,351) with 68% earning an Advanced Studies or IB diploma and 93% of those responding to a survey reporting that they plan to attend college.

APS Students Outperform State and Nation on 2016 SAT Scores

September 27, 2016

The combined SAT scores for Arlington’s 2016 graduates continued to outpace the Virginia average by 126 points, and the national averages by 177 points.

Necostin Indians Featured on Historical Markers

September 27, 2016

In this week’s episode, Historical Markers takes a look at the Necostin Indians.

#digitalAPS Showcases Summer Laureate

September 23, 2016

In this week’s episode, #digitalAPS features a countywide Summer Laureate program held at Arlington Traditional School this summer.

Volunteer and Partnership PSA

September 23, 2016

Volunteers are an important asset who generously contribute their time and resources to schools. APS welcomes the community’s support; learn more about how you can get involved in volunteering with us!

School Board Discusses Framework, Process and Timeline for Proposed High School Boundary Refinements

September 23, 2016

The School Board continued discussions on a framework for engaging the community to develop refinements to the high school attendance zone boundaries at last night’s meeting.

Drew Innovation Academy Featured on Snapshots

September 16, 2016

In this week’s episode of Snapshots, Superintendent Dr. Pat Murphy talks with Drew Model School students and staff about the school’s Innovation Academy.

2017 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Named

September 16, 2016

Earlier this week, the National Merit Scholarship Program announced that 17 Arlington students are semifinalists in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship Competition.

All APS Schools Fully Accredited for 2016-17 by VDOE

September 14, 2016

For the second year in a row, all APS schools were fully accredited by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).

Historical Markers Visits the Chain Bridge

September 9, 2016

In this week’s episode of Historical Markers, Superintendent Dr. Pat Murphy takes views to Arlington’s Chain Bridge.