Category: News

A Message to APS Families about the Government Shutdown

January 10, 2019

APS is aware that the ongoing federal government shutdown may be causing some stress for our families who may be impacted.

Governor Northam and Virginia Council on Women Announce 8th Annual STEM Essay Contest

January 7, 2019

Governor Ralph Northam and the Virginia Council on Women today announced the 8th Annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Essay Contest for young women in their junior and senior years of high school.  

School Board Selects Name for New Middle School at Historic Stratford Site

December 21, 2018

The Arlington School Board approved Dorothy Hamm Middle School as the name for the new middle school at the historic Stratford site.

Nine Seniors Earn Full-Ride College Scholarships

December 21, 2018

This week, two organizations announced that nine APS seniors have earned full-tuition college scholarships.

H-B Woodlawn’s Calista Garcia Named National YoungArts Foundation Winner

December 19, 2018

Local singer songwriter and H-B Woodlawn senior Calista Garcia has been recognized for her outstanding artistic achievements in vocal/songwriting and joins 710 of the nation’s most promising young artists to be selected as a 2018 National YoungArts Winner.

20 APS Teachers Earn National Board Certification

December 13, 2018

The National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) announced that 20 Arlington Public Schools teachers successfully earned their National Board Certification. National Board Certification is a priority for APS.

Listen Now: New Principals Podcast Series Part II Ellen Smith and Michelle McCarthy

December 13, 2018

It's the Ellen and Michelle Show! Episode 26 features a conversation with new principals Ellen Smith of the New Middle School at the Historic Stratford Building and Michelle McCarthy of Jamestown Elementary School.

Challenging Racism Conversations

December 13, 2018

This Winter/Spring, Claremont Immersion and Jamestown Elementary Schools are hosting Challenging Racism: Learning How through Stories and Conversations.

Nominations Now Open for Virginia’s Most Outstanding Crossing Guard

December 13, 2018

Planning is now under way for Crossing Guard Appreciation Week, the annual Virginia Safe Routes to School event that recognizes the role of Crossing Guards as a critical link in the Safe Routes to School network.

Abingdon’s Mindfulness Initiative Featured on Snapshots

December 7, 2018

This week's Snapshots highlights Abingdon's mindfulness initiative.