Category: News

Arlington to Add First Electric School Buses for a Cleaner Fleet

August 19, 2021

Arlington Public Schools (APS), working collaboratively with the County’s Department of Environmental Services (DES), will receive a $795,000 grant from the state, to be spent on three fully electric buses (EV buses) that will replace three with diesel engines.

Policy for Providing Free Meals for School Divisions Participating in the Seamless Summer Option for all Students

August 18, 2021

Arlington Public Schools announced its policy for providing meals for children served under the National School Lunch, and/or School Breakfast Programs.

Transportation Updates for the 2021-22 School Year

August 17, 2021

Here are important updates regarding transportation services and what to expect on the school bus when school starts on August 30.

Arlington County Government and Arlington Public Schools Implement COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for All Employees

August 12, 2021

Arlington County Government and Arlington Public Schools (APS) will implement a COVID-19 vaccination mandate for employees.

Updating Your iPad

August 6, 2021

The Department of Information Services is hard at work preparing the schools to welcome students back in a few...

School Board Appoints New Administrators, First Division Counsel and Other Leaders

July 30, 2021

The School Board approved six leadership appointments at its July 29 meeting

APS Universal Mask Requirements and Back-to-School Updates

July 30, 2021

The new school year begins August 30, and we look forward to welcoming students back to school for in-person learning, five days per week. As we prepare for the start of school, here are important updates on masks, health and safety, and plans for the 2021-22 school year.

Changes to APS Grab-and-Go Meal Locations Beginning the Week of August 2

July 30, 2021

Arlington Public Schools is making changes to meal service locations for the week of August 2 and August 9. For the week of August 2, grab-and-go meals will be available for all students at seven locations, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. – noon

Washington-Liberty International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Tops World Statistics

July 14, 2021

The International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) released the worldwide scores this week and Washington-Liberty High School students continue to outperform their peers. 

Arlington Tech Class of 2021 Graduates First to Earn Associates Degrees

July 14, 2021

Seven Arlington Tech Class of 2021 graduates are the first APS students to earn Associates Degrees by taking courses offered through both Arlington Tech and the Career Center.