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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.
Upcoming Events
March 19 @ 9:00 am
Budget Work Session
March 21 @ 7:00 pm
School Board Meeting
March 25
Spring Break
April 1 @ 7:00 pm
Open Office Hours with Mary Kadera (Virtual)
April 9 @ 6:30 pm
Budget Work Session with the Budget Advisory Council (BAC)
1,846
Graduates in the Class of 202295%
Graduation Rate for Students in 3 Comprehensive High Schools - up 8% since 200992%
of Graduates Plan to Continue into Higher Education94%
On-Time Graduation Rate70%
of Graduates Earn an Advanced Diploma$67.5 Million
Awarded in Scholarships to APS Graduates82.5%
of Students Complete College-Level Courses (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)80%
of APS Teachers have Master's Degrees