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‘Barrett Gives’ Initiative Receives $5,000 NEA Grant

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NEA presents check to APS

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2026 Virginia School Survey of Climate and Working Conditions

The 2026 Virginia School Survey of Climate and Working Conditions (“Virginia School Survey”) is administered to schools through a partnership between the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).

Supporting Students, Building Leaders: The Work of APS School Psychologists

In APS, the work of school psychologists goes far beyond testing and counseling. It’s about cultivating a thriving community of learners and leaders. Learn more about how psychologists are making an impact at APS.

APS Sounds of the Season

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The annual APS Sounds of the Season event is underway.

Arlington Career Center Students Win Statewide Video Contest

Arlington Career Center TV Production students won First Place in the Virginia School Boards Association’s 2025 High School Student Video Contest.

December Schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings

This schedule is subject to change with advance notice provided on the School Board Meetings page. For more information, contact the School Board Office.

APS Musicians Earn Top Honors Across Virginia

Congratulations to all the APS students selected for the Northeast Virginia Senior Regional Orchestra, the All-Virginia Jazz Ensemble, the VMEA Senior Honor Choir, and the selective VMEA Conference performance.

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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