Arlington Public Schools

Early Release for All Students
2025-12-10, 2026-02-11
School-based professional learning for staff

Winter Band Concert - WL
2025-12-10 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Band Concert

Kenmore MS Orchestra & Chorus Winter Concert
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:30

Winter Music Concert (Evening) - Kenmore
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:30
Orchestra, Chorus concert

Arlington C2E2 Energy Committee
2025-12-10 19:00 - 21:00
The Energy Committee is a subcommittee of the Climate Change, Energy and Environment Commission (C2E2). The Energy Committee advises the County Manager on Community Energy Plan implementation. The Community Energy Plan is a long-term vision for transforming how Arlington generates, uses, and distributes energy, with an overall goal of carbon neutral by 2050.
The Energy Committee will be typically meeting in-person (hybrid) and occasionally virtually (login and call-in information provided below) up to three (x3) times per calendar year. Please visit the county page below for meeting updates and changes and refer to an upcoming meeting’s agenda for the latest information on meeting time and date. The committee sets aside the first few minutes of each meeting for general public comment and encourages residents to provide comments on the community’s energy issues and opportunities. Note: individuals may speak for three minutes; those representing an organization may speak for five minutes.

Claremont 5th Grade Winter Concert
2025-12-11 18:30 - 19:15
Winter Concert for 5th grade students

Wakefield HS Winter Chorus Concert
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:00

Kenmore MS Winter Band Concert
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:00

Gunston MS Winter Band Concert
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:00

Swanson MS Winter Band Concert @ Yorktown HS
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Yorktown High School, 5200 N Yorktown Blvd, Arlington, VA, United States

Williamsburg MS Winter Band Concert
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:00

Cardinal ES Winter 4th & 5th Grade Chorus Concert
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:00

Winter Chorus Concert at Wakefield
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:00
Winter Concert

Band Concert (Evening) - Kenmore
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:00
Band

Winter Chorus concert - Cardinal
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:00
5th/4th winter concert

Winter Band Concert - Gunston
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:00
All Band Winter Concert

WMS Band Winter Concert & Rising Wolves Band Night
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:45

Claremont ES Winter 5th Grade Concert
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:15

Winter Orchestra Concert - WL
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:30
Orchestra Concert

Yorktown HS Band Exchange Concert
2025-12-12 19:00 - 20:30
(A concert with the Wind Ensembles and Jazz Bands from Yorktown and Barker College, Australia)

Yorktown Band Exchange Concert
2025-12-12 19:00 - 20:45
A concert with the Wind Ensembles and Jazz Bands from Yorktown and Barker College (Australia)

Grandma's Creek Invasive Plant Removal
2025-12-13 09:30 - 11:30
Join us at Grandma’s Creek to Improve habitat, meet fellow do-gooders, get exercise, and learn about native plants and wildlife all while making a difference in the great outdoors! Adults, teens, and families ages 8 and up.
Training will be provided, and gloves and tools are available for volunteers to use. You should dress to work outdoors and are encouraged to bring your own work gloves, tools and water bottle if possible.
These events are for volunteers ages 9+ (family friendly). Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. If you are 16 or 17 years old and plan to volunteer without a parent or guardian, you will either need to have your parent or guardian sign the registration form in-person at the start of the event, or print and fill out the “Group Registration Youth” form at the sign-up link under “Related Files” on Sign-Up Genius and have your parent or guardian sign it in advance. Make sure to bring it with you on the day of the event.
Site leader: Deborah Wood
Ready to commit? Pre-register here so they know to expect you and can communicate with you if they need to cancel.

Fleet ES Winter 4th & 5th Grade Chorus Concert
2025-12-15 19:00 - 20:00

Washington-Liberty HS Winter Choral Concert
2025-12-15 19:00 - 20:00

Yorktown HS Winter Choral Concert
2025-12-15 19:00 - 20:00

Fleet Winter Choral Concert
2025-12-15 19:00 - 20:00
4th and 5th grade chorus

Winter Chorus Concert
2025-12-15 19:00 - 20:00
Held in the Yorktown Auditorium

Swanson Winter Choir Concert @ Yorktown HS
2025-12-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Yorktown High School, 5200 N Yorktown Blvd, Arlington, VA, United States

Arlington Climate Change, Energy and Environment Commission (C2E2)
2025-12-15 19:00 - 21:00
C2E2 advises and assists the Arlington County Board in meeting Arlington’s commitment to climate action on:

Measures to advance energy efficiency, renewable energy, electrification of buildings and transportation, energy equity, energy security and the rapid reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from County facilities and the community as a whole.
Threats posed by climate change to community infrastructure, health and well-being.
Environmental justice.
Sustainable policies and practices, including progress toward Arlington’s zero waste goal.
The sustainability of the natural environment of Arlington, taking into account the inter-relationships among the air, water and land in their various uses.
Environmental issues impacting the health of our citizens

Meetings will be held from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Please see the County website below for meeting updates and changes. The commission designates the first few minutes of each meeting for general public comment and encourages residents to provide comments on the County’s environmental or energy issues (Note: Individuals may speak for three minutes; those representing an organization may speak for five minutes).

Gunston MS Winter Chorus Concert
2025-12-16 18:30 - 19:30

Jefferson MS Orchestra Concert
2025-12-16 18:30 - 19:30

Winter Concert (Choral Dept.) - Gunston
2025-12-16 18:30 - 19:30
Winter Concert (Choral Dept.)

Orchestra - Jefferson
2025-12-16 18:30 - 19:30
Winter Performance

Science Focus ES 4th & 5th Grade Instrumental and Choral Concert (at W-L HS)
2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:15

Superintendent's Advisory Committee on Sustainability Meeting
2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-20 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-16 19:00 - 20:30
The Superintendent’s Advisory Committee on Sustainability meets monthly to discuss various sustainability items impacting APS. All meetings are open to the public. If you would like an invitation to this meeting, please request one by emailing energy@apsva.us. Thank you!

ASFS Winter Concert@ WL
2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:30
4th & 5th gr. chorus, band & orch

Choir Concert - Yorktown
2025-12-16 19:00 - 2025-12-17 20:00
Winter Choir Concert

Winter Showcase - Campbell
2025-12-17 08:30 - 08:50
Gallery style musical performances for 4th and 5th music elective (Music Mashup)

Yorktown HS Choir Concert
2025-12-17 19:00 - 20:30

Swanson Orchestra Concert @ Williamsburg MS
2025-12-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Williamsburg Middle School, 3600 N Harrison St, Arlington, VA, United States

Gunston MS Orchestra Concert
2025-12-18 18:30 - 19:30

Jamestown ES Winter 4th & 5th Grade Instrumental and Choral Concert
2025-12-18 18:30 - 19:30

Winter Concert - Jamestown
2025-12-18 18:30 - 19:30
4th/5th Band/Strings/Choir Concert

Arlington Forestry and Natural Resources Commission (FNRC)
2025-12-18 19:00 - 21:00
The Forestry and Natural Resources Commission (FNRC) provides the County Board with advice and recommendations to improve the health and sustainability of Arlington’s urban forest and natural resources. The Commission charge includes:

Programs and policies for the maintenance and enhancement of trees and other natural resources on public property.
The preservation or restoration of trees, other native vegetation, biodiversity, and ecological sustainability in conservation areas, parks, and other County owned natural areas.
The preservation and enhancement of trees, other natural resources, and natural features associated with development and infrastructure improvement projects on public and private property.

The FNRC shall coordinate education and outreach activities, such as Tree City USA, Arbor Day, and the Tree Canopy Fund Grant Program to foster the preservation and enhancement of trees, native plants, and natural habitat on private property, which provide biophilic, economic, social, and environmental benefits for the County as a whole. To speak at an upcoming meeting, sign up here before 12 noon the day of the meeting. Real time registration will not be available during the meeting.
Meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m., except for November and December, when they are held on the third Thursday. Meetings are a mix of all virtual and hybrid. Check individual dates for details.
Meetings are open to the public.

H-B Woodlawn Winter Choral Concert
2025-12-18 19:00 - 21:00

HBW Winter Chorus Concert - HBW
2025-12-18 19:00 - 21:00
HBW Winter Chorus Concert

School Board Meeting
2025-12-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-22 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-12 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-26 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-30 19:00 - 22:00 and 3 more dates
School Board meetings are broadcast live below and live feed is available on Comcast Cable Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41. The meetings are re-broadcast on Fridays at 9 p.m. and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. immediately following the meeting.
Please click on this link to watch live-stream: https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/school-board-meetings/watch-school-board-meetings/.
Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Kenmore Winter ES "Pop-Up" Concert Tour
2025-12-19
Choir/Orch/Band plays “pop up” concerts at Ashlawn, Barcroft, and Carlin Springs ES

Winter Break
2025-12-22 - 2026-01-02

Long Branch ES Choral & Instrumental Concert
2026-01-13 18:30 - 20:00

Winter Concert - Long Branch
2026-01-13 18:30 - 20:00
3rd/4th/5th Choir/Band/Strings

Early Release for All Students
2026-01-14
Countywide professional learning for staff

ATS 5th Grade Winter Concert
2026-01-15 18:30 - 19:30

5th GradeWinter Instrumental Music Concert - Cardinal
2026-01-15 19:00 - 19:45

Cardinal ES 5th Grade Instrumental Winter Concert
2026-01-15 19:00 - 20:30

Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2026-01-19

School Board Work Session #1 with ACTL
2026-01-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Honors Music Concert
2026-01-21 16:00 - 17:30
MS Honors Music Concert (Chorus, Orchestra, Band) at Wakefield HS

Winter Concert - Hoffman-Boston
2026-01-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Hoffman-Boston, 1415 S Queen St, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
Winter Choral Concert

Hoffman Boston ES Winter Choral Concert
2026-01-22 18:30 - 19:30

ATS 4th Grade Winter Concert
2026-01-22 18:30 - 19:30

Mini Gallery Walk (Evening) - Kenmore
2026-01-22 18:45 - 20:30
Visual Art Exhibition

Nottingham ES 5th Grade Instrumental Concert
2026-01-22 19:00 - 19:30

Nottingham 5th Grade Instrumental Winter Concert
2026-01-22 19:00 - 19:30
5th Grade Band and 5th Grade Orchestra

Theater (Evening) - Kenmore
2026-01-22 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-23 19:00 - 20:30
Pirates of Penzance Jr.

Kenmore MS Pirates of Penzance Jr.
2026-01-23 19:00 - 20:30

APS Middle School Honors Concert @Wakefield HS
2026-01-24 16:00 - 17:30

Taylor ES 5th Grade Winter Choral Concert
2026-01-28 18:30 - 19:00

ZTES 5th Grade Winter Chorus Concert - Taylor Elementary
2026-01-28 18:30 - 19:00
ZTES 5th Grade Winter Chorus Concert

Discovery ES 5th Grade Instrumental Concert
2026-01-28 18:30 - 19:10

Discovery 5th Grade Instrumental Winter Concert
2026-01-28 18:30 - 19:10

Winter Concert - Barcroft
2026-01-28 19:00 - 20:00
4th and 5th Grade Chorus/Band/Orchestra performs music from 1930’s to 1980’s

End of 2nd Quarter
2026-01-29

Barrett Winter Concert - Barrett
2026-01-29 18:00
Performance for Families

Glebe ES Winter Music Concert
2026-01-29 18:30 - 19:30

Innovation ES Winter Music Concert
2026-01-29 18:30 - 19:30

Winter Music Concert - Innovation
2026-01-29 18:30 - 19:30

Winter Concert - Glebe
2026-01-29 18:30 - 19:30
Chorus, Band, and Orchestra

Winter Concert - Innovation
2026-01-29 18:30 - 20:00
Winter Concert- Choir, Band, Orchestra

Barrett ES Winter Music Concert
2026-01-29 19:00 - 20:00

Carlin Springs ES Winter 4th & 5th Grade Instrumental and Choral Concert
2026-01-29 19:00 - 20:30

Winter Concert - Carlin Springs
2026-01-29 19:00 - 20:30
Chorus Band and Strings Performance01/29/26

No School for Students (Grade Preparation Day)
2026-01-30, 2026-04-13

Oakridge ES Winter Music Concert (at Gunston MS)
2026-02-02 17:30 - 19:00

Winter Concert - Oakridge
2026-02-02 17:30 - 19:00
Band, Orchestra, and Chorus combined concert; Location : Gunston Middle School

Recruitment Performance
2026-02-04 11:50 - 12:35
Held at Cardinal ES

Hoffman Boston ES Winter 4th & 5th Grade Instrumental Music Concert
2026-02-05 18:30 - 19:30

Winter Band/Strings Concert - Hoffman-Boston
2026-02-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Hoffman-Boston, 1415 S Queen St, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
4th/5th Band & strings

School Board Work Session #2 with ACTL
2026-02-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA, 22204, United States

One Acts Festival - Yorktown
2026-02-12 18:00 - 21:30, 2026-02-13 18:00 - 21:30
15 original short plays over one weekend

The Mystery of Edwin Drood - HBW
2026-02-12 19:00
HBW’s annual high school musical production

Escuela Key ES 4th and 5th Grade Instrumental Music Concert
2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:00

Winter Instrumental Music Concert - Key
2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Escuela Key, 855 N Edison St, Arlington, VA, 22205, United States

Holiday: Presidents Day
2026-02-16

Band Pre-Assessment Concert - WL
2026-02-19 18:30 - 20:00

Dessert Cabaret - Yorktown
2026-02-20 18:30 - 20:00
Choir Dinner/Dessert Fundraiser

Orchestra Pre-Assessment Concert - WL
2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:30

Yorktown Concert Band Pre-Assessment Pyramid Concert
2026-03-02 19:00 - 20:45
Intermediate Bands from Yorktown, Swanson, and Williamsburg perform their Assessment programs

Pre-Assessment Concert @ YHS
2026-03-02 19:00 - 20:45, 2026-03-03 19:00 - 20:45

Yorktown Wind Ensemble Pre-Assessment Pyramid Concert
2026-03-03 19:00 - 20:45
Advanced Bands from Yorktown, Swanson, and Williamsburg perform their Assessment programs

Pre-Assessment Concert
2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:30

Choral Pre-Assessment Concert
2026-03-10 19:00 - 20:30
Choral Concert

Elementary/Middle Early Release for Parent-Teacher Conferences
2026-03-12

No School for Elementary/Middle Students
2026-03-13
Full day for High School

Commuity Garden & Stuart Little - HB Woodlawn
2026-03-18 19:00
student-directed Blackbox shows

Holiday: Eid al-Fitr
2026-03-20

School Board Work Sessions
2026-03-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
Subject:
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Educational Technology – Focus on AI
10:45 – 12:15 p.m. – Inclusive Practices (Special Education)
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. – Hold Work Session on the FY 2027-36 CIP
2:45 – 4:00 p.m. – Hold for Possible Work Session Topics
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

All School Show - Hoffman-Boston
2026-03-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Hoffman-Boston, 1415 S Queen St, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
All grades sing one song at a whole school performance

Spring Break
2026-03-30 - 2026-04-03

End of 3rd Quarter
2026-04-10

School Board Work Sessions
2026-04-14 09:00 - 16:30 | Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
Subject:
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Budget Work Session #1
10:45 a.m. – Budget Work Session #2
1:00 p.m. – Budget Work Session #3
2:45 p.m. – Budget Work Session #4
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Art Show - Science Focus
2026-04-15 18:00 - 19:30
Schoolwide art show

Descendents - Jefferson
2026-04-16 18:30 - 2026-04-18 20:30
Spring Musical

Jazz Pyramid Concert - W-L
2026-04-21 18:30 - 20:00
Jazz Band Concert

School Board Work Session with BAC
2026-04-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA, 22204, United States

Early Release for High School Students Only
2026-04-22
Full day for Elementary/Middle school students
Professional learning for high school staff

Middle School Musical (TBA) - HB Woodlawn
2026-04-23 19:00
HBW’s annual middle school production

Spring Musical - Yorktown
2026-04-23 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-04-24 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-04-25 19:00 - 21:30
The Little Mermaid

Musical - Long Branch
2026-04-29 18:30 - 19:30
4th/5th Choir

Spring Concert - Carlin Springs
2026-04-30 19:00 - 20:30
Chorus, Band and Strings Performance

Spring Showcase - Campbell
2026-05-06 08:30

Spring Concert - Glebe
2026-05-06 18:30 - 19:30

Spring Concert - Wakefield
2026-05-06 19:00 - 20:00
Spring Chorus Concert

Spring Concert - Innovation
2026-05-07 18:30 - 20:00
Spring Concert- Choir, Band, Orchestra

An Evening of Comedic Plays - HB Woodlawn
2026-05-07 19:00

Fleet Spring Choral Concert
2026-05-11 19:00 - 20:00

Spring Choral Concert - WL
2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:30

Spring Concert - Jamestown
2026-05-13 18:30 - 19:30

Orchestra - Jefferson
2026-05-14 18:30 - 19:30
Spring Performance

Spring Band Concert - WL
2026-05-14 18:30 - 20:00

Choir Concert - Yorktown
2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:00
Spring Choir ConcertÊ

Spring Orchestra Concert - WL
2026-05-20 19:00 - 20:30

School Board Work Session with Advisory Committees - End of Year Reports
2026-05-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA, 22204, United States

Holiday: Memorial Day
2026-05-25 - 2026-05-26

Holiday: Eid al-Adha
2026-05-27

School Board Work Sessions
2026-06-02 13:00 - 16:30 | Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
Subject:
1:00 p.m. – Early Childhood
2:45 p.m. – FY 2027-36 CIP
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Spring Concert - Hoffman-Boston
2026-06-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Hoffman-Boston, 1415 S Queen St, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
Spring Choral Concert

WMS Band Spring Concert
2026-06-02 19:00 - 20:45

Elementary Early Release
2026-06-03, 2026-06-10

Spring Concert - Long Branch
2026-06-03 18:30 - 19:30
3rd Choir & 4th/5th Band/Strtings

Spring Chorus Concert
2026-06-03 19:00 - 20:00
Location TBD

Shorts Fest - HB Woodlawn
2026-06-04 19:00

Spring Band/Strings Concert - Hoffman-Boston
2026-06-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Hoffman-Boston, 1415 S Queen St, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States

Kenmore Spring In School Concert
2026-06-11 13:20 - 14:20
Band, Jazz Band, Orch, Choir In-School

High School Early Release
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-17

Kenmore Spring ES "Pop-Up" Concert Tour
2026-06-12 10:30
Choir/Orch/Band plays “pop up” concerts at Campbell and Carlin Springs ES

Last Day of School (Early Release)
2026-06-18

Holiday: Juneteenth
2026-06-19

Holiday: July 4 (Observed)
2026-07-03

First Day of Summer School
2026-07-06

Last Day of Summer School
2026-07-31
