Category: News

Superintendent’s Feb. 16, 2022 Message: Mask Requirement & Yorktown Takeaways

February 16, 2022

Here are several important updates for this week, including information about last week’s incident at Yorktown, masks and COVID-19 testing, and a new study to review APS school start and end times. 

Yorktown Lockdown Update

February 10, 2022

Dr. Kevin Clark, the principal of Yorktown, sent this message to families on Thursday: Our students have been dismissed and everyone is safe. I know this was frightening for everyone involved and appreciate the cooperation and support of our students, staff, families and community.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener and Opt-Out Form

February 10, 2022

Arlington Public Schools (APS) has contracted with Panorama to conduct a Social-Emotional Universal Screener for our students in Grades 3-12.

Superintendent’s Feb. 9, 2022 Update: Staff Recognitions & Test-to-Stay

February 9, 2022

Today I want to share a few reminders about recognitions we are observing this week, as well as an update on some changes coming to our COVID testing program. Also, please take note of the special meal pick-up happening today at three designated school sites.

Arlington Court Issues Temporary Injunction in Favor of School Boards

February 4, 2022

The School Boards of Alexandria City, Arlington County, City of Richmond, Fairfax County, Falls Church City, Hampton City and Prince William County are pleased with the temporary injunction issued today by the Arlington Circuit Court.

School Board Appoints Executive Director of Transportation & Fleet Management

February 4, 2022

The School Board appointed Andrew Spencer as the Executive Director of Transportation & Fleet Management in the Department of Facilities & Operations. Spencer is currently the Supervisor of Transportation for Petersburg City Public Schools in Petersburg, Virginia.

School Board Member David Priddy to Host Virtual Open Office Hours on Mon, Feb. 7

February 4, 2022

School Board Member David Priddy will host virtual Open Office Hours on Mon, Feb. 7 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

School Board Names Principal of Alice West Fleet Elementary School

February 4, 2022

The School Board appointed Jennifer Gildea as the Principal of Alice West Fleet Elementary School.

Northern Virginia District Council of PTAs Announced the 2021-22 Reflections Winners

February 4, 2022

Last week, the Northern Virginia District Council of Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) announced the 2021-22 Reflections contest winners at the county level. 

Fleet and Long Branch Crossing Guard Named One of Virginia’s Most Outstanding for 2021

February 3, 2022

Shashu Gebre, Crossing Guard at both Alice West Fleet and Long Branch Elementary Schools, has been recognized by the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School program as one of Virginia’s Most Outstanding Crossing Guards for the 2021-22 school year.