ENGAGE with APS

• Arlington Public Schools will conduct the 2024 Arlington Youth Survey (AYS), also known as the Youth Risk Behavior Survey developed by the CDC. AYS is a comprehensive and confidential survey aimed to assess various behaviors and experiences influencing youth health and well-being in Arlington County.
• AYS will be administered from November 12 to November 26 this fall for students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12.
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On November 5, Arlington voters will decide whether to approve $83.98 million in school bonds. This is a critical investment in the future of our students, staff and schools. This bond ensures our schools remain safe, functional and equipped to meet the evolving needs of our community.

• View the bond flyer. Amharic | Arabic | English | Spanish | Mongolian
• View the presentation.

Additional languages and resources are coming soon.

• The Your Voice Matters @ APS survey, which is conducted jointly by APS and the Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth and Families (APCYF), provides insights on topics that include safety (school and community climate), health and well-being, voice, and engagement.
• The survey window February 20, 2024 – April 5, 2024. The original deadline was March 22, however, the survey deadline is now extended to Fri, April 5.
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• The project will allow more students to benefit from the offerings at the Career Center and allow APS to further expand Arlington Tech and other high-demand programs.
• The School Board approved the Construction Contract Award to begin construction of the facility, which is scheduled to open in Fall 2026 for the 2026-27 School Year.
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• Every two years, the School Board adopts a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) that addresses APS capital needs—investments needed to improve or enhance the infrastructure of our schools—over the next ten years.
• The CIP includes major capital projects, such as new schools and school additions, as well as major maintenance and minor construction projects.
• The FY 2025-34 CIP Direction focuses on funding ongoing capital projects (Synthetic Turf Field Replacements, Kitchen & Security Vestibule Renovations, and the Arlington Career Center Campus Project) and the incorporation of new capital projects (Feasibility Studies and Future Phases of the Arlington Career Center Campus).
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• In the Fall of 2023, Arlington Public Schools will begin work to develop the 2024-30 APS Strategic Plan. This process will carry through the 2023-24 school year and include multiple opportunities for community input and feedback.
• The Strategic Plan serves as a roadmap to guide and focus our work as a school division to provide high-quality educational opportunities that support the academic and social-emotional needs of all students.
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• The School Board is considering the following policies for revision/amendment

• APS will share information on the contracts expiring soon on a quarterly basis.
• The goal of sharing this information is to establish an open and accessible channel of communication that allows the community to better understand the contracts and agreements that drive the operations of APS.
• APS advertises all contract solicitations on eVA and on the APS Procurement Office website.
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• APS will open a brief survey for Federal Impact Aid in ParentVUE to identify federally connected students.
• Your support will help APS secure funding that we are eligible for based on our students of families who meet those criteria.
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