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Celebrations, Milestones and Time to Recharge
June 20, 2019
It is an exciting and rewarding time of year! Over the past week, I have enjoyed the opportunity to celebrate with our students through a variety of promotion and graduation ceremonies where I watched many students share welcome remarks, reflections, and speeches to mark key milestones in their lives.
Measles Update and Prevention
June 20, 2019
This month, the first case of measles was reported in Virginia, and it has been seen in 28 states to date in 2019. We wanted to provide an update for all APS families about measles prevention, signs and symptoms as we prepare for the 2019-20 School Year.
Last Summer School Registration Deadline and Important Information
June 20, 2019
Information on the final registration deadline and important information on transportation is available here.
School Board Appoints New Abingdon Principal
June 19, 2019
At its June 18 meeting, the School Board named David Horak as the Principal of Abingdon Elementary School.
Arlington School Board Chair Statement on Superintendent Transition
June 17, 2019
All of us on the School Board thank Dr. Murphy for his years of service in public education. Arlington is an outstanding community, and we will seek a superintendent who is an exceptional leader and educator who will continue to advance our work for Arlington’s learners.
Arlington Public Schools Superintendent Announces Retirement
June 14, 2019
Superintendent Dr. Patrick K. Murphy announced today that he will retire from Arlington Public Schools (APS) effective September 3, 2019.
APS Dual Enrollment Students Honored on NOVA Dean’s List
June 7, 2019
This year, 32 high school students from multiple high schools achieved this honor.
School Board Recognizes Retirees, JROTC Graduates; Hears End-of-Year Reports; and More
June 7, 2019
The meeting included approving the new name for the Stratford Program, updates from HR, and more.
APS Staff Honored as Champions for Kids
June 5, 2019
The Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth, and Families (APCYF) recently announced their 2019 Connect With Kids and Do For Kids Champions. APS staff were honored in both categories.
School Board Receives Update on English Learners Program, English Language Arts Program Evaluation, and 1:1 Digital Device Model
May 31, 2019
At the School Board meeting on May 30, staff presented updates on the English Speakers of Other Languages/High Intensity Language Training (ESOL/HILT) program and the findings of the English Language Arts (ELA) program evaluation.