On February 2, 1959, four African American seventh-graders enrolled at Stratford Junior High School, marking the beginning of the end of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s practice of public school segregation.
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APS Desegregation 60th Anniversary Tribute
School Board Discusses 2019-20 School Year Calendar
The School Board discussed the proposed 2019-20 School Year Calendar at last night’s meeting.
Superintendent Provides Annual Update to School Board
The Superintendent presented an annual update to the School Board at the Jan. 24 meeting.
Yorktown to Participate in Music for All National Festival, March 14-16
The Yorktown High School Symphonic Band and Percussion Ensemble will be represented among select musical ensembles that are invited to perform at the 28th annual Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha, March 14-16 in Indianapolis.
Secondary Transfers for 2019-20 School Year
The number of middle and high school slots available for neighborhood transfers is now available.
School Board Selects Washington-Liberty High School as New Name for Washington-Lee
The Arlington School Board unanimously approved Washington-Liberty High School as the new name for Washington-Lee High School.
January Calendar for School Board Meetings and Work Sessions
The Arlington School Board’s January schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings is now available. This schedule is subject to change with advance notice provided on the APS website.
All District Orchestra Concert; Choral Pyramid Concerts and Honors Music Concert
Upcoming APS music concerts.
Listen Now: New Principals Series Featuring Marleny Perdomo and Carlos Ramirez
Episode 27 wraps up our series on our new principals with a conversation with Marleny Perdomo of Key Immersion School and Carlos Ramirez of Randolph Elementary School.
Update on Availability of Secondary Transfers for 2019-20
At the fall Middle and High School Information Nights, it was originally announced that the number of middle and high school slots available for neighborhood transfers would be announced today, Jan. 10.