Welcome to Kindergarten! Check out our video presentation to learn:
- How to prepare for Kindergarten and what to expect
- How to identify and register for your neighborhood school online or in-person
- About option schools available to all students and how to apply
- About the APS Extended Day program and how to register
Each elementary school will offer an in-person information session between February and March. Families are encouraged to attend to learn about their assigned neighborhood school or option school of interest, meet school staff, and ask questions.
SCHOOL | DATE |
Abingdon |
Monday, February 27, 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 at 6:30 p.m. Participate Virtually |
Arlington Science Focus | Friday, February 24, 9:30 a.m. |
Arlington Traditional *Option School |
Wednesday, February 15, 9:15 a.m. Thursday, February 16, 9:15 a.m. |
Ashlawn | Wednesday, February 15, 9:15 a.m. |
Barcroft | New date! Thursday, March 2, 9:30 a.m. |
Barrett | Thursday, February 23, 6 p.m. |
Campbell *Option School |
Wednesday, February 22, 4 p.m. |
Cardinal | New date! Wednesday, February 22, 9:30 a.m. |
Carlin Springs | New date! Thursday, March 16, 9:15 a.m. |
Claremont *Option School: Dual Language English/Spanish Immersion |
Tuesday, March 7, 9 a.m. (In Spanish) Wednesday, March 8, 9 a.m. (In English) |
Wednesday, March 22, 6 – 7:30 p.m. (Virtual – With Escuela Key) | |
Discovery | Monday, March 6, 9:30 a.m. |
Dr. Charles R. Drew | New date! Wednesday, March 1, 6:30 p.m. |
Fleet | Tuesday, February 28, 9:30 a.m. |
Glebe | Tuesday, February 14, 9:15 a.m. |
Hoffman-Boston | Thursday, February 23, 9:30 a.m. |
Innovation | New date! Thursday, February 23, 10 a.m. |
Jamestown | Monday, February 27, 10 a.m. |
Escuela Key *Option School: Dual Language English/Spanish Immersion |
Tuesday, March 7, 10 a.m. (In Spanish) Wednesday, March 8, 10 a.m. (In English) |
Wednesday, March 22, 6 p.m. (Virtual – With Claremont) | |
Long Branch | Friday, February 10, 9:45 a.m. |
Montessori Public School of Arlington *Option School |
Update! The virtual info session scheduled for Thursday, March 9, at 6 p.m. has been canceled. Please view a recorded video presentation. We hope you can join us in person on: Friday, March 10, 9:30 a.m. |
Nottingham | Wednesday, February 8, 9:15 a.m. |
Oakridge | Friday, March 17, 9:30 a.m. |
Randolph | Tuesday, February 14, 7 p.m. |
Taylor | Tuesday, March 7, 5:30 p.m. |
Tuckahoe | Tuesday, March 7, 9:15 a.m. |
For additional information or questions, please contact the APS Welcome Center at 703-228-8000 (option 3) or schooloptions@apsva.us.