Category: News

APS Launches Data Review for Fall 2020 Elementary School Boundary Process

May 12, 2020

Beginning May 12, APS is inviting community members to review the data that will be used in the Fall 2020 Elementary School Boundary Process.

Watch Week 4 of “At Home with APS”

May 11, 2020

The latest episodes of At Home with APS are now available to watch online and on Arlington Educational Television (AETV).

School Board Open Office Hours for Mon, May 11

May 8, 2020

School Board Chair Tannia Talento is holding open office hours on Mon, May 11. Learn how to sign up.

School Board Approves $670 Million FY21 Budget

May 8, 2020

At its May 7 meeting, the School Board unanimously approved its Fiscal Year 2021 Arlington Public Schools (APS) Budget to fund operations for the 2020-21 school year.

APS Announces Plans for Close of School Year and for Summer School

May 8, 2020

At last night’s School Board meeting, APS announced a proposed modification to the end of year calendar for 2019-20 and discussed summer school options.

Arlington School Board Names New Superintendent Following Nationwide Search

May 7, 2020

At tonight’s School Board meeting, the Arlington School Board named Dr. Francisco Durán as the new Superintendent of Arlington Public Schools (APS). The School Board unanimously approved the appointment following a five-month nationwide search that included 39 applicants and a strong pool of candidates.

Watch Week 3 of “At Home with APS”

May 4, 2020

The latest episodes of At Home with APS are now available to watch online and on Arlington Educational Television (AETV).

School Board Open Office Hours for Mon, May 4

May 4, 2020

School Board Member Barbara Kanninen will host virtual Open Office Hours on Mon, May 4 from 5-7 p.m.

Wakefield Resource Teacher for the Gifted Named AAUW Educator of the Year

May 1, 2020

Wakefield High School Resource Teacher for the Gifted Wendy Maitland has been selected as the Educator of the Year for the Arlington branch of American Association of University Women.

Special Announcement: Upcoming Public Hearing on the School Board’s Proposed FY 2021 Budget

May 1, 2020

While the School Board is moving to virtual meetings through the emergency closure, the Board is still working on virtual public comments abilities. Therefore, the public hearing on Tue, May 5 will be in person and will follow social distancing guidelines.