Category: News

School Board Adopts New Elementary School Boundaries for September 2019

December 6, 2018

On Dec. 6, the School Board approved elementary school boundary adjustments to create attendance zones for the new Alice W. Fleet Elementary School and Drew Elementary, and balance enrollment among the schools involved.

APS Signs Agreement to Bring Solar Power to Five More Schools

December 6, 2018

On December 6, 2018, APS signed an agreement to partner with Sun Tribe Solar of Charlottesville, Va. to install rooftop solar panels on five schools across the county. APS staff, local leaders, partners and students were there to celebrate and recognize the excellent work of the APS team that helped make it happen.

APS Snow Procedures and Reminders

December 6, 2018

The first snowfall of 2018 is behind us, and more is likely on the way. As we are now moving into the winter months when “snow days” are a possibility, I want to take this opportunity to share more information about our inclement weather procedures and ask families to review it before another weather-related incident.

Listen Now: New Principals Podcast Series

December 3, 2018

This week's episode of What's Up, APS? begins our three-part series featuring our new principals. Listen to our conversation with Heidi Smith and Kimberely Graves.

Arlington Community Learning Program Winter Semester Registration Now Open

December 3, 2018

Registration for the Arlington Community Learning Program is now open for the upcoming 2019 winter semester.

School Board Approves 2019 Legislative Package

November 30, 2018

The Arlington School Board approved its Legislative Package, which includes the legislative and funding issues and initiatives that will be supported by the Board during the 2019 session of the Virginia General Assembly.

December Calendar for School Board Meetings and Work Sessions

November 30, 2018

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

APS All-District Choir and Music Ensembles

November 30, 2018

A number of APS student-musicians were selected to perform in a number of local, regional and state ensembles.

Nov. 29 Engage Updates

November 29, 2018

Engage Updates for Nov. 9: Elementary Boundaries Options 6.1; Dec. 4 Work Session; and Dec. 6 Vote on Boundaries and Grandfathering.

Special Education Records Destruction Notice

November 26, 2018

Notice is hereby given that Arlington Public Schools intends to destroy special education records of former students who graduated, completed their school program, transferred or withdrew from Arlington Public Schools during the 2012-13 school year.