Address: 200 S. Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204
Phone: 703-228-6800
Fax: 703-998-3069
Web Site: kenmore.apsva.us
Principal: David McBride, david.mcbride@apsva.us
School hours: 7:50 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. (Early release 12:05 p.m.)
Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.
Powered by STEAM
Arts & Communications Technology Focus
This school is fully accredited by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Kenmore Middle School is an arts and technology focus school that is powered by STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math). The academic curriculum is enhanced by innovative approaches to learning where students work on shared tasks that integrate art and technology into instruction. Kenmore celebrates its focus with performances throughout the year for music, drama, and dance, as well as the annual Coffeehouse, Art & Jazz Showcase, Science Night, and Focus Fest.
Kenmore students have won Scholastic Art Awards at the national level; presented science research papers to the Virginia Academy of Sciences; competed in oratorical contests and the National Latin Exam; earned top honors at music festivals for band, choir, and orchestra; and have completed many community service projects.
Kenmore’s focus has evolved over the past 26 years and now includes a STEAM certification encouraging students to explore STEAM-related topics and experiences through extracurricular activities, such as First Robotics, the Kenmore Cougar News, and ACT II classes.
Kenmore is an inclusive school community where families are engaged and valued. Parent workshops and support groups are hosted by the school in collaboration with the Kenmore PTA and the school division. Social and emotional development is emphasized through community service and volunteerism.
The school uses a systematic approach to promoting positive behavior (PBIS). Academic intervention is supported by flexible teacher advisory groupings, as well as extra electives and after-school support.
Kenmore’s facility hosts many school and district programs that celebrate diversity and inclusion, such as Harvesting Dreams: a celebration of Hispanic culture, the Inclusion Revolution pep rally for students in special programs, and the annual African-American Read-In.
The building underwent renovations in 2017 that now include a new fabrication lab for Design Thinking & Robotics, expanded classrooms, a retrofitted multipurpose room, additional space for physical education classes, and a community club room.
