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4 APS Schools Awarded First-Time Purple Star Schools for 2024-25
The Virginia Purple Star Designation is awarded to military-friendly schools that have demonstrated a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military.
Celebrating APS All Stars: October 2024
APS takes pride in recognizing outstanding individuals who go above and beyond to support our students, staff and school community. The APS All Stars for October 2024 demonstrate exceptional dedication, creativity and commitment in their respective roles.
Kenmore Counselor Recognized as School Counselor of the Year
APS National Board-Certified Teacher Dr. Sheila Barnhart-Ramirez was selected as the Elementary School Counselor of the Year for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
APS Celebrates RED Ribbon Week, Oct. 23-30
This year, Red Ribbon Week is recognized Oct. 23-30, with the theme, “Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free.”
New Lottery Process for Option Schools and Programs
This year, we are introducing a simplified process with one application window for all lotteries.
School Board Seeks Volunteers to Help Reimagine Advisory Groups
APS is seeking parents, community members, students, teachers, and staff to serve on the School Board Committee Advisory Working Group.
Upcoming Events
October 29 @ 7:00 pm
School Board Meeting
October 30 @ 6:00 pm
Emergency Preparedness Week – Lock & Talk
November 1
Holiday – Diwali
November 5
No School for Students – Grade Prep Day
Tools
1,745
Graduates in the Class of 2024
97.7%
Graduation Rate for Students in 3 Comprehensive High Schools - up 8% since 2009
86%
of Graduates Plan to Continue into Higher Education
97.7%
On-Time Graduation Rate
62%
of Graduates Earn an Advanced Diploma
$85.5 Million
Awarded in Scholarships to APS Graduates
78%
of Students Complete College-Level Courses (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)
80%
of APS Teachers have Master's Degrees