Category: News

Arlington Public Schools and Amazon to Launch an AWS Think Big Space at Wakefield High School

October 14, 2021

Arlington Public Schools, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) company, today announced a new educational lab will be built at Wakefield High School in Arlington, VA, pending final approval by the Arlington School Board.

Superintendent’s Oct. 13 Update: Thank You Principals

October 13, 2021

Reminders about October recognitions and acknowledgments, as well as an update on our efforts to accelerate student learning through targeted interventions and differentiated instruction.

Accommodations for Parents/Guardians to Assist in Child’s Education

October 8, 2021

Parents/guardians may request an accommodation to assist in supporting your child's education

Superintendent’s Oct. 6 Update: Highlights from Recent School Visits

October 6, 2021

An update on the W-L incident, calendar reminders, highlights of recent school visits, and an important message about the TikTok Challenge trend affecting our schools.

Update on Washington-Liberty High School Incident

October 6, 2021

Just before 8 a.m., the school received an anonymous call that there was a shooter in the building. Staff immediately notified the Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) and placed the school in lockdown.

APS On-Time Graduation Rate for Class of 2021 Highest Ever

October 1, 2021

The APS On-Time Graduation Rate (OGR) for the Class of 2021 was 94%, (1,648 students). This represents the highest OGR since Virginia began reporting this in 2008.

Important Information for Parents/Guardians Regarding TikTok Challenges

October 1, 2021

It has come to our attention that there is a list of social media challenges on TikTok similar to the most recent "Devious Licks" TikTok Challenge that encouraged kids to vandalize and steal random objects from their schools and post them in videos.

School Board Member Monique O’Grady to Host Virtual Open Office Hours on Mon, Oct. 4

October 1, 2021

School Board Member Monique O’Grady will host virtual Open Office Hours on Mon, Oct. 4 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

October Schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings

October 1, 2021

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

Wakefield’s Tony Bentley Named Virginia Driver Education Behind the Wheel Teacher of the Year

October 1, 2021

Virginia Association for Driver Education and Traffic Safety named Wakefield High School’s Tony Bentley the Behind the Wheel Teacher of the Year.