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Swanson Middle School Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
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91 APS Seniors Named National Merit Commended Scholars
Last week, 91 APS seniors were named National Merit Commended Scholars by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). More...
October Schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings
The Arlington School Board’s October schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings is now available.
Drew Social Worker Earns Prestigious National Certification
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School social worker Carol “CJ” Burka was recently recognized as a National Certified School Social Worker.
Barcroft Celebrates 100th Anniversary
The Barcroft Elementary School community celebrated its 100th anniversary on Fri, Sep. 19.
Celebrating Our September 2025 APS All Stars
This month, we are proud to recognize five outstanding members of our APS community who go above and beyond each day to support students, families and colleagues.
Wakefield Leads in AP Capstone™ Achievements
Arlington Public Schools proudly celebrates 182 students earning AP Capstone™ Diplomas and 50 students earning the AP Seminar and Research Certificates in the 2024–25 school year.
Upcoming Events
October 11 @ 9:30 am
Grandma’s Creek Invasive Plant Removal
October 13
No School for Students
October 15 @ 7:00 pm
Arlington C2E2 Energy Committee
October 16 @ 7:00 pm
Ready, Set, Go Series Virtual Information Session for HS Seniors: Financial Aid
October 20
Holiday: Diwali
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1,991
Graduates in the Class of 2025
97.8%
Graduation Rate for Students in 3 Comprehensive High Schools - up 8% since 2009
89%
of Graduates Plan to Continue into Higher Education
95%
On-Time Graduation Rate
69%
of Graduates Earn an Advanced Diploma
$97.9 Million
Awarded in Scholarships to APS Graduates
84%
of Students Complete College-Level Courses (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)
80%
of APS Teachers have Master's Degrees