Category: News

APS German Teacher Wins Outstanding Teacher Award

October 4, 2019

Arlington Public Schools German teacher Silke Reeves received the Klett Award for the Outstanding Virginia Novice Teacher of German by the Virginia chapter of the American Association of Teachers of German.

School Board Approves FY 2021 Budget Direction

October 4, 2019

The School Board adopted its Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Direction at the Oct. 3 meeting.

School Safety Forum

October 4, 2019

The Arlington County Council of PTAs is sponsoring a School Safety Forum from 7-9 p.m. on Tue, Oct. 15 in the Jefferson Middle School Theater.

Sustainability Committee Members Needed

October 3, 2019

Are you a sustainability-minded parent, teacher, or high school student? Do you make an extra effort to ensure that your school and community is recycling, saving energy, and reducing its impact on the environment? Well then, we have an opportunity that might interest you!

October Calendar for School Board Meetings and Work Sessions

October 2, 2019

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

Arlington Public Schools Reaffirms Its Commitment to be Welcoming and Open to ALL Students

October 1, 2019

This year, we have heard from some families who have raised concerns about any changes in APS immigration policies. As School Board members, educators and school leaders, we want to restate and reaffirm our core values, and to reassure everyone that all students and all families are welcome and safe in our schools.

All APS Schools Fully Accredited for 2019-20 by Virginia Dept. of Education Fifth Straight Year

October 1, 2019

For the fifth consecutive year, all schools in Arlington Public Schools are fully accredited by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).

Learn More About Standards-Based Grading

September 30, 2019

This year, APS will use a standards-based approach to grading and reporting at 11 elementary schools.

Arlington Traditional School Named 2019 Blue Ribbon School

September 26, 2019

Arlington Traditional School (ATS) was named a 2019 Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education based on its overall academic excellence. 

Grab Your Walking Shoes, Bikes or Other Wheels and Join us for Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day.

September 26, 2019

On Wed, Oct. 2, all APS schools are taking part in Walk Bike and Roll to School Day 2019, an annual celebration that encourages students to walk, bike or roll to school while teaching them about the health, environmental and community-building benefits of active transportation.