At Thursday night’s School Board meeting, staff presented an update on academic performance at APS. Dr. Tara Nattrass, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, provided a summary of the recent data on student performance on the 2016 Standards of Learning (SOL) test results in reading, math, science and social studies.
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School Board Receives Academic Performance Update
School Board Appoints Dr. Donna Snyder as Randolph Principal
The Arlington School Board appointed Dr. Donna Snyder as Principal of Randolph Elementary School. Dr. Snyder is currently the Director of Early Childhood and Elementary Education.
APS Update about Water Testing in Schools
Recent press coverage about lead in drinking water at schools and cities around the nation has elevated public concern over this issue. Arlington County’s water system is regularly monitored and meets all state and federal drinking water standards.
Tdap Immunization Reminder and Clinic Dates
APS reminds parents and guardians that all incoming sixth grade students must provide documentation that they have received a Tetanus-Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) booster immunization before the first day of school.
APS Continues to Make Progress in Closing the Achievement Gap
On August 16, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released 2016 SOL results for all public school divisions and schools. Arlington Public Schools (APS) students continue to pass the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests at higher rates than their peers across Virginia.
Learn about the Clarendon Post Office in Historical Markers Video
In this week’s episode of Historical Markers, learn about the Clarendon Post Office. Built in 1937, the Arlington Post Office was the first federal building constructed in the County.
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Barcroft’s First Day of School
Barcroft students began the 2016-17 school year on Monday. Check out some photos below.
“Historical Markers” Visits the Hume School
In this week’s episode of Historical Markers, explore what life was like for students at the Hume School. Built in 1891, it was used as a school for 67 years before being closed and acquired by the Arlington Historical Society as a museum.
Superintendent Named to SOL Innovation Committee
Earlier this month, Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that Superintendent Dr. Pat Murphy would serve on the Standards of Learning (SOL) Innovation Committee.