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Superintendent’s March 13, 2024 Update

We announced the 2024 APS Employees of the Year last Friday including five division-wide honorees and our school-based Teachers of the Year and Support Employees of the Year.

APS Announces 2024 Employees of the Year

This year’s honorees support our schools in many different capacities, each making a tremendous difference by serving as mentors and role models for our students, their colleagues, and the community.

Northern Virginia Regional Science and Engineering Fair Winners Named

Over the weekend, young scientists from the area had a chance to showcase their projects during the 69th Annual Northern Virginia Regional Science and Engineer Fair.

Superintendent’s March 6, 2024 Update

As we approach the final months of the school year—a time when we tend to see an uptick in absences—I want to share our own attendance data, which reinforces the negative impact of being absent 10% or more (about 18 days) of the school year.

Check Your Family’s Measles Vaccine Status Before Travel

To protect you and your family, Arlington County Public Health Division wants you to check your family’s measles vaccine status before travelling during Arlington Public Schools’ spring vacation period.

Superintendent Presents Proposed FY 2025 Budget to Maintain Core Services

Arlington Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Francisco Durán presented the proposed budget for the 2024-25 school year (FY 2025) to the School Board on Feb. 29, 2024.

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1,846

Graduates in the Class of 2022

95%

Graduation Rate for Students in 3 Comprehensive High Schools - up 8% since 2009

92%

of Graduates Plan to Continue into Higher Education

94%

On-Time Graduation Rate

70%

of Graduates Earn an Advanced Diploma

$67.5 Million

Awarded in Scholarships to APS Graduates

82.5%

of Students Complete College-Level Courses (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)

80%

of APS Teachers have Master's Degrees