APS Community Engagement Opportunities are available in other languages: Español Монгол አማርኛ العربية (Other languages)
School Board Accepting Applications for Advisory Councils for the 2024-25 School Year
Advisory Councils and Committees provide input and feedback on the instructional and support programs, facilities, and operations of APS. Click here for more information.
APS Community Engagement Opportunities:
2024 School Bonds
By 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. See Bond Flyer. View the presentation.
Thu, Nov. 14 School Board Meeting: School Climate and Culture Update; Information on new School Board Policy J-30 Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices, Revisions to Schools Board Policy B-6 School Board Policy Process and D-10.30 Purchasing-School Board Approval Required on Construction and Non-Construction Contracts; and Middle and High School Program of Studies.
7:00 pm Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Fri, Nov. 15 Monthly Youth Mental Health Training in Spanish (en español) for staff, families and community members to recognize and respond to mental health needs or help a young person who is experiencing distress. Learn more and register.
Tue, Nov. 19 School Board Work Sessions on Program Capacity and Class Size; Non-Traditional Secondary Program; and Boundaries & Options Programs.
9am–2:30pm Watch Work Sessions online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Thu, Nov. 25 Monthly Youth Mental Health Training for staff, families and community members to recognize and respond to mental health needs or help a young person who is experiencing distress. Learn more and register.
APS Community Engagement Opportunities:
APS is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15). Visit the Hispanic Heritage Month webpage for information about our student honorees and a list of activities in the region.
Mon, Oct. 7 Beyond APS: Career and College Fair 2024. Join over 140 representatives from colleges, universities, and trade schools. Exhibitors will be available to answer questions on admissions, academics, campus life, student population, and more. Local community and scholarship organizations will also be present.
6 – 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 2nd St. S 22204
Thu, Oct. 17 School Board Meeting: Recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month Latino Student Leaders and the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Principal and Student of the Year; Student Services Update; Information on School Board FY 2026 Budget Direction and School Board Legislative Package
7:00 pm Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Fri, Oct. 18 Monthly Youth Mental Health Training, for staff, families and the community. Participants learn how to recognize and respond to mental health needs or help a young person who is experiencing distress. Learn more and register.
Tue, Oct. 29 School Board Meeting: Social Studies Update; Action on School Board FY 2026 Budget Direction and School Board Legislative Package; Information on Revisions to School Board Policy on B-2.1 Boundaries, C-2.7 Superintendent Evaluation, and D-2.32 Joint County Board and School Board Activities.
7:00 pm Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Arlington Community Events:
Sep.15-Oct.15 Hispanic Heritage Month events: Smithsonian Institution
Sep.17-Oct.10 Latin Dance Lessons at Arlington Libraries
Fri, Oct. 4 Festival Latinoamericano, hosted by Arlington Parks & Recreation
5 – 9:00 pm Info & Registration. Arlington Mill Community Center, 909 S Dinwiddie St, 22204
Sat. Oct. 26 Freedom Fund Banquet: Passing the Baton: a celebration of youth, culture & community, hosted by the NAACP Arlington Branch
7 – 9:00 pm Tickets required. George Mason University – Mason Square, 3351 Fairfax Dr. 22201
Arlington’s VA250 events can be found on the Arlington Historical Society home page.
COVID-19 Vaccines
Visit the COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments link for more information on locations and scheduling
APS Community Engagement Opportunities:
APS is proud to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15). Visit our webpage for information about our 2024 student honorees and a list of commemorative activities in the region.
Wed, Sep 4 Back-to-School Toolkit: Proven Systems for Solving Disorganization, Procrastination, and Missed Deadlines, hosted by the Parent Resource Center
7:00 pm Register here in advance for virtual session on Zoom
Thu, Sep. 5 School Board Meeting: Appointments to School Board Advisory Committees; Beginning of School Update; Information on FY 2024-25 Internal Audit Work Plan
7:00 pm Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Fri, Sep. 13 Monthly Youth Mental Health Training, for staff, families and the community. Participants learn how to recognize and respond to mental health needs or help a young person who is experiencing distress. Learn more and register.
Thu, Sep. 19 School Board Meeting: Recognition of National Neighborhood Day; Appointments to School Board Advisory Committees; Action on FY 2024-25 Internal Audit Work Plan; Information on School Board FY 2026 Budget Direction
7:00 pm Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Tue, Sep. 24 School Board Work Sessions on Planning Factors, Instructional Technology, Career Center Programming, and Partnerships
9 am – 4:15 pm Watch Work Sessions online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Arlington Community Events:
Sat, Feb. 7 3rd annual Hispanic Heritage Community Festival hosted by the Arlington Schools Hispanic Parents Association (ASHPA)
2 – 5:00 pm. Tyrol Hill Park, 5101 7th St. S 22204
Wed, Sep. 11 Elections 2024: Quiz the Candidates Night, hosted by Advance Arlington
7 – 8:30 pm Register here for virtual or in-person, Lubber Run Community Center, Oak Room, 300 North Park Road, 22203
Sat, Sep. 14 Teen Nights | Hosted by Arlington Parks & Recreation (also Sept 21, 28)
7-10:00 pm Info & Registration | Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, 22203
Sat, Sep. 21 Teen Nights | Hosted by Arlington Parks & Recreation (also Sep. 28)
7-10:00 pm Info & Registration | Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, 22203
Sun, Sep. 22 VACOLAO 2024 Latino Summit. Join Latino activists and leaders for networking, workshops, and more.
8:30am-6pm Register here. George Mason University, Fairfax campus
Fri, Sep. 27 Festival Latinoamericano, hosted by Arlington Parks & Recreation
5-9:00 pm Info & Registration | Arlington Mill Community Center, 909 S Dinwiddie St, 22204
Sat, Sep. 28 Boys to Men Symposium for young men 12-18, hosted by NAACP Fairfax County
10 am – 3 pm Sign up by 9/14. Gum Springs Community Center, Alexandria 22306
Sat, Sep. 28 2024 STEAM PLUS 2-Day Seminar for 6th-12th grade students from Arlington & Alexandria, hosted by The Links, Inc.
11 am – 2 pm Register here. Nannie Lee Recreation Center, 1108 Jefferson Street Alexandria
Sat, Sep. 28 6th annual Soccer Tournament, hosted by Edu-Futuro
1 – 6:30 pm Register here. Boeing Field #1, 475 Long Bridge Drive, 22202
Sat, Sep. 28 Teen Nights | Hosted by Arlington Parks & Recreation
7-10:00 pm Info & Registration | Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, 22203
APS Community Engagement Opportunities:
School Board Accepting Applications for Advisory Councils for the 2024-25 School Year
The School Board Advisory Councils and Committees provide input on APS instructional and support programs, facilities, and operations. We value input from parents and community members as part of the APS decision-making process. Click here to learn more.
Thu, Aug. 1 School Board Meeting: Appointments to School Board Advisory Committees; Revisions to School Board Policy A-4 Mission, Vision, and Core Values, B-2 School Board, B-3.7.31 Legislative Liaison, B-8.4 Compensation and Benefits for School Board Members; Emergency Preparedness Management Plan
7:00 pm Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Sat, Aug. 3 Budget Drop-In Hours: No advance sign-up is needed.
9 – 11:00 am Lyon Village Park (picnic area), 1800 N Highland St, 22201
Tue, Aug. 6 Budget Drop-In Hours: No advance sign-up is needed.
6 – 8:00 pm Westover Library, McKinley Room, 1644 N McKinley Rd, 22205
Thu, Aug. 15 School Board Meeting: Appointments to School Board Advisory Committees; Internal Audit Report; Action on Amendment to School Board Policy M-12 Technology; Information on Revisions to Policy E-3.30 Buildings and Grounds Management
7:00 pm Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Fri, Aug. 16 Kindergarten Kickoff for rising K students/parents. Families must register to attend.11 am- 12 pm Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. 22206
Fri, Aug. 23 Kindergarten Kickoff for rising K students/parents. 11 am- 12 pm Registration required. Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. 22201
Sat, Aug. 24 Kindergarten Kickoff for rising K students/parents. 11 am- 12 pm Registration required. Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. 22201
Arlington Community Events:
Aug 14-18 Arlington County Fair. Free admission. Rides require tickets.
Times vary Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 Second St. 22204
Fri, Aug 16 Movie Night “Hairspray”: Free Movie Under the Stars, hosted by the Columbia Pike Partnership
Sundown Arlington Mill Community Center
Sat, Aug. 17 Back-to-School Backpack and School Supply Giveaway hosted by Mount Olive Baptist Church, in partnership with the NAACP Arlington Branch and the Arlington Coalition of Black Clergy
12:00 pm Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1601 South 13th Road, 22204
Sat, Aug 17 Movie Night “The Little Mermaid”: Free Movie Under the Stars, hosted by the Columbia Pike Partnership
Sundown Penrose Square
Sun, Aug. 29 How do we stop arresting people for poverty crimes? Hosted by Arlington for Justice
5 – 7:15 pm Hybrid, Virtual on Zoom & Arlington Central Library, Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium, 1015 N Quincy St. 22201
Participate in Arlington Public Library’s Freedom to Read Bookmark Contest!
Create a bookmark design for the library by August 18. Winning entries selected by age category (PreK, elementary, middle, high school & adults) will be professionally printed and distributed at all library locations during Banned Books Week (Sept. 22-28)!
Fri/Sat in Aug 2024 Movie Nights: Free Movies Under the Stars, hosted by the Columbia Pike Partnership
Sundown Arlington Mill or Penrose Square
APS Community Engagement Opportunities:
School Board Accepting Applications for School Board Advisory Councils for the 2024-25 School Year
The School Board Advisory Councils and Committees provide input on APS instructional and support programs, facilities, and operations. We value input from parents and community members as part of the APS decision-making process. Click here to learn more.
Mon, July 8 School Board Organizational Meeting: Election of the Chair and Vice-Chair; Appointment of the Clerk and Deputy Clerk of the Board; Adoption of schedule of School Board meetings, 2024-25 school year; Action on Revisions to the 2024-25 School Year Calendar
7:00 p.m. Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Fri, July 12 Budget Drop-In Hours: No advance sign-up is needed; or stop in during one of the times listed below on 7/19 or 7/24
3 – 5:00 pm Arlington Central Library, Wilson Room
Thu, July 18 School Board Meeting: Appointments to School Board Advisory Committees; New School Board Policy A-7 Literacy Plan; Action on the Resolution of the Arlington School Board Adopting Payment of Prevailing Wages
7:00 pm Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Fri, July 19 Budget Drop-In Hours: No advance sign-up is needed
3 – 5:00 pm Columbia Pike Library, Cooper Room
Tue, July 23 Youth Mental Health First Aid designed for adults who regularly interact with adolescents (age 12-18). Learn to recognize & respond to mental health or substance use concerns. Free to all participants. For questions, contact Jenny Lambdin
9 am – 3 pm Click here to register by 7/17. In person (2-hour, self-paced online pre-work required by July 23). Washington-Liberty Theater
Wed, July 24 Budget Drop-In Hours: No advance sign-up is needed
5 – 7:00 pm Arlington Mill Community Center, Classroom 132
Arlington Community Events:
Summer Reading Prize Pick Up Has Begun!
Registration for the all-ages Summer Reading Challenge is open and prizes are ready for pick up. Track each day you read until Sept. 1 and claim your completion prize (a book to keep and a Washington Nationals ticket voucher) at any Arlington Library location. Attend a library program to earn a Super Reader Prize!
Fri/Sat – Aug 2024 Movie Nights: Free Movies Under the Stars, hosted by the Columbia Pike Partnership
Sundown 8pm Arlington Mill or Penrose Square
Tue, July 2 Controlling Clutter, hosted by Virginia Cooperative Extension
6 – 7:00 pm Register here.
Tue, July 9 Arlington Cares: A Celebration of Volunteerism for award winners and people who have spent 100+ hours volunteering
5 – 7:00 pm Register here. NRECA, 4301 Wilson Blvd, 22203
Arlington’s VA250 events can be found on the Arlington Historical Society home page.
COVID-19 Vaccines
Visit the COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments link for more information on locations and scheduling
Note: APS Community Engagement Opportunities can be found in other languages here: Español Монгол አማርኛ العربية (Other languages)
Upcoming APS Community Engagement Opportunities:
Tue. June 4 School Board Work Sessions on Planning Factors and a Joint School Board and County Board Work Session on the Capital Improvement Plan
1 – 5:00 pm Watch Work Sessions online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Tue. June 4 School Board Work Sessions on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) with the Council of School Facilities and Capital Programs (FAC) and Joint Facilities Advisory Committee (JFAC)
6:30-8:30 pm Watch Work Sessions online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Thu. June 6 School Board Meeting: Student Recognitions (Athletic Awards, Latin Exam, Music Honors, and National Scholastics) and Multicultural Student Achievement Network (MSAN); FY 2024 3rd Quarter Fiscal Monitoring Report; Action on the FY 2025 Final Budget; Information on the School Board Proposed FY 2025-34 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and the Strategic Plan – Superintendent’s Proposed Implementation & Monitoring Elements
7:00 pm Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Tue, June 11 School Board Meeting: Public Hearing on the School Board’s Proposed FY 2025-34 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
7:00 pm Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Thu, June 20 School Board Meeting: Appointments to School Board Advisory Committees; Annual Reports from the Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning (ACTL), Budget Advisory Council (BAC), and Council on School Facilities and Capital Programs (FAC); Action on the Final FY 2025-34 Capital Improvement Plan(CIP) and the Strategic Plan – Superintendent’s Proposed Implementation & Monitoring Elements; Information on Revisions to the 2024-25 School Year Calendar 7:00 pm Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Arlington Community Events:School Board Accepting Applications for School Board Advisory Councils for the 2024-25 School Year
The School Board Advisory Councils and Committees provide the School Board and administrators input and feedback on the instructional and support programs, facilities, and operations of the Arlington Public Schools. The School Board values input from parents and members of the community as part of the APS decision-making process on operations, teaching and learning, and student support. The School Board is now accepting applications to serve as a School Board Advisory Council member. Click here to learn more.
Thu, June 6 2024 County Board Candidate Forum hosted by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce
5:30 – 7 pm Register here. VHC Health, 1701 N George Mason Drive, 22205
Sat, June 8 Arlington County Gun Buy Back. Turn in unwanted weapons in exchange for a gift card.
8 am – 12 pm Arlington Assembly of God, 4501 N Pershing Dr. 22203
Tue, June 11 Attention young professionals! Volunteer Arlington’s next Causes & Cocktails, hosted by Volunteer Arlington
5:30 – 7 pm Register here. UPSIDE on Moore, 1700 N Moore, Level M2, 22209
Wed, June 12 Sips, Savories & the Arts celebrating 70 Years of Nonpartisan Civic Education by the Arlington Committee of 100, hosted by the Museum of Contemporary Art
6:00 p.m. Tickets here.
Now – June 14 Project PEACE seeks teens to establish its first-ever Youth Advisory Council (YAC) to promote health and build leadership skills among Arlington teensFor Teens Apply here.
Fri, June 14 Salsa in the Park! Hosted by Arlington Parks & Rec
5:30-8:30 pm Info & Registration | Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22203
Sat, June 15 Soccer game between Arlington County Sheriff’s Office vs. Arlington Soccer coaches and staff
6:00 pm Washington-Liberty High School, 1301 N Stafford St. 22201
Sun, June 16 Juneteenth Black Heritage Walk, presented by WalkArlington in partnership with the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington and Columbia Pike Partnership
1 – 3:00 pm Towers Park, 801 S. Scott St.
Now – Jun 19 Black in The Day: Photographs of Historic Black Arlington, photographs by Lloyd Wolf from the collection of the National Endowment for the Arts Survey Grant-funded Arlington Photographic Documentary Project (APDP)FOHTA Gallery, 2206 S Monroe St, 22206
Wed, June 19 Juneteenth Celebration & Cookout: What Freedom Means to Me, Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Amazon, Arlington Community Federal Credit Union, Arlington Community Foundation, and WHUT.
4 – 7:00 pm Sign up here. Metropolitan Park, 1330 S fair St. 22202
Thu, June 20 Sign Unveiling at Fort Ethan Allen Park Hosted by Arlington Parks & Rec
9:30 am Info & Registration | 3829 N Stafford St, 22207
Thu, June 20 Virtual Safe Zone Workshop hosted by Project PEACE for PRIDE Month, honoring & spreading awareness about the LGBTQIA+ community. 10 am-1 pm Register HERE.
Sat, June 22 Arlington County Expungement Clinic. Volunteer pro bono defense attorneys will be present.
10 am – 1 pm Pre-register here. Arlington Presbyterian Church, 918 S Lincoln St. 22204
Sat, June 22 18th Annual Gang Prevention Soccer Tournament to help at-risk youth: “Empower our Youth, One Goal at a Time”, hosted by the Arlington Gang Prevention Task Force
10 am – 6 pm Pre-registration required by 6/14. Washington-Liberty High School, 1301 N Stafford St. 22201
Upcoming APS Community Engagement Opportunities:
Thu. May 9 School Board Meeting: Recognition of Yorktown High School, Les Misérables; Student Advisory Board Annual Report; Information on the Career Center Name Change and Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) Legislative Positions
7:00 pm Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Thu. May 16 School Board Meeting: Recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and JROTC Cadets; Action on the Career Center Name Change and Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) Legislative Positions; Information on the Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2025-34 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
7:00 pm Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Fri. May 17 Youth Mental Health First Aid Training hosted monthly by the Office of Student Services for staff, families and community members.
9 am – 3 pm Hybrid course. Register at least one week prior. Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Sat. May 18 Arlington Unites, hosted by the Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth and Families
9:30 – 2:30 pm Register here. Washington-Liberty High School, 1301 N Stafford St. 22201
Thu. May 30 School Board Work Sessions on the Capital Improvement Plan and the Strategic Plan
9 am- 4 pm Watch Work Sessions online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Arlington Community Events:
By May 3 The George Washington Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2024 ScholarshipCommittee is accepting applications. Email C2101@ausa.org for this year’s scholarship program thru 5/3.(Flyer attached)
By May 6! Chu and Piper Career and Technical Education Award available to recent high school graduates and non-traditional students. Each recipient may be awarded up to $20,000to pursue a career and technical education program. Contact the Arlington Community Foundation.
Fri, May 3 Improving Public School Funding Webinar. Concerned about how the Commonwealth funds public schools? Join Mason’s Regional Elected Leaders Initiative at the Schar School for this timely webinar.
Noon-1:15 pm Free. Register here.
Sat. May 4 Newcomer Health Fair, Free health services, interpretation available, hosted by ECDC African Community Center
10:30-2:30 pm ECDC Community Center, 903 S Highland St. 22204
Sat. May 4 Meals to Thrive On: Savoring Community, hosted by Arlington Thrive
10:30am-12pm Registration is required, 918 S Lincoln St. #2
Sun. May 5 Opening Reception for Black in The Day: Photographs of Historic Black Arlington, photographs by Lloyd Wolf from the collection of the National Endowment for the Arts Survey Grant-funded Arlington Photographic Documentary Project (APDP)
1 – 6:00 pm FOHTA Gallery, 2206 S Monroe St, 22206
Tue. May 7 Ranked Choice Voting in Arlington, virtual workshop with Arlington County Department of Voter Registration & Elections Director, co-hosted by the NAACP Arlington Branch
6:30-7:30 pm Virtual event. Register here.
Wed. May 8 Leadership Arlington and Ignite Virtual information session for Classes of 2025, hosted by the Leadership Center of Arlington.
12:00 pm Register here.
Wed. May 8 Quiz the (County Board) Candidates Night, hosted by the Arlington Committee of 100
7 – 8:15 pm Register here. Watch virtually or in person at Mason Square, Van Metre Hall Auditorium, 3351 Fairfax Dr, 22201
Thu. May 16 Annual Leadership Summit celebrates the culmination of Leadership Arlington and Ignite Classes of 2024.
1-5, 5-6:30 pm Register here. National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Wed. May 22 Celebrating Our Diversity Fundraising Gala: Welcoming Newcomers, part of ECDC’s 27th annual national 2-day conference on Global Refugee Crises: Enhancing Protection & Durable Solutions
7 – 11:00 pm Register here. Double Tree Crystal City, 300 Army Navy Dr, 22202
Arlington’s VA250 events can be found on the Arlington Historical Society home page.
iRide for Arlington students! APS students can visit their school’s Transportation Coordinator.
Find your Arlington School Board Civic Association Liaison here.
FLU/COVID-19/RSV PCR TESTVisit this link for more information on locations and/or scheduling COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments.
Note: APS Community Engagement Opportunities can be found online with translations into: Español Монгол አማርኛ العربية (Other languages)
Thank you.
Dulce Carrillo
Supervisor of Public Engagement | School and Community Relations
www.apsva.us
Upcoming APS Community Engagement Opportunities:
Tue. Apr. 9 Budget Work Session with the Budget Advisory Council
6:30 p.m. Watch Work Sessions Live here or at Syphax Education Center, Rooms 254-258
Thu. Apr. 11 School Board Meeting: Special Action Item: Election of the Interim Vice-Chair of the Board; Elementary English Language Arts Update; Action on School Board’s Proposed FY 2025 Budget
7:00 p.m. Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Thu. Apr. 18 Youth Mental Health First Aid Training hosted monthly by the APS Office of Student Services for staff, families and community members.
9 am – 3 pm Hybrid course. Register at least one week prior. Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Thu. Apr. 25 School Board Meeting: 2024 Honored Citizens Recognition; Secondary English Language Arts Update; Information on Revisions to Policies I-10.30 Support for Students-Wellness and M-2 Foreign Exchange Student Programs
7:00 p.m. Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Arlington Community Events:
Sat. April 6 2024 Arlington Teen Summer Job Fair, annual employment and volunteer expo serving 14 to 18 year-olds. Hundreds of summer job opportunities and more!
10 am – 1 pm Register here. Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 2nd St South, 22204
Now – Apr. 15 2024 STEAM Teacher Fellowship – Apply by April 15!Arlington Public School teachers can receive a $4,000 stipend for a summer fellowship in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math)
Upcoming APS Community Engagement Opportunities:
Thu. Mar. 7 School Board Meeting: Recognition March is Arts in the Schools Month; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update; Information on Revisions to School Board Policy B-3.2 Board Leadership
7:00 p.m. Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 , or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Fri. Mar. 8 Youth Mental Health First Aid Training hosted monthly by the APS Office of Student Services for staff, families and community members.
9 am – 3 pm Hybrid course. Register at least one week prior. Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Wed. Mar. 13 APS Resource Fair for families to explore APS and other programs and supports, and enjoy snacks!
6:30-7:30 p.m. Hoffman-Boston Elementary, 1415 S Queen St. 22204
Thu. Mar. 14 School Board Meeting: Public Hearing on the Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2025 Budget
7:00 p.m. Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Mon. Mar. 18 APS Resource Fair for families to explore APS and other programs and supports, and enjoy snacks!
6:00-7:30 p.m. Wakefield High School Cafeteria, 1325 S Dinwiddie St. 22206
Tue. Mar. 19 School Board Budget Work Sessions
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Watch Work Sessions Live here or at Syphax Education Center, Rooms 254-258
Thu. Mar. 21 School Board Meeting: Recognition of Posse Scholars and QuestBridge Scholars; Update on Strategic Planning Development; Action on Revisions to School Board Policy B-3.2 Board Leadership
7:00 p.m. Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Fri. Mar. 22 School Board and County Board Joint Budget Work Session
3:00 p.m. Watch livestream here. County Board Meeting Room, Bozman Government Center, 2100 Clarendon Blvd. Ste. 307, 22201
Arlington Community Events:
Mon. Mar. 4 Family Literacy Night for Students who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ACC)
5 – 6:30 p.m. Register here. Arlington Central Library Auditorium, 1015 N Quincy St. 22201
Sat. Mar. 9 Listen Learn Lead Summit hosted by Center for Youth and Family Advocacy. Open for all current middle and high school students
10 am-3:30pm Register here. George Mason University, Mason Square, 3351 Fairfax Dr. 22201
Now – May 3 The George Washington Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2024 Scholarship Committee is accepting applications. Email C2101@ausa.org for this year’s scholarship program commencing now through May 3, 2024.
Find your Arlington School Board Civic Association Liaison here.
FLU/COVID-19/RSV PCR TEST
Visit this link for more information on locations and/or scheduling COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments.
Upcoming APS Community Engagement Opportunities:
Fri. Feb. 2 65th anniversary of the Integration of Arlington Public Schools to honor and celebrate the desegregation of Stratford Jr. High and APS
6:30-8 p.m. Dorothy Hamm Middle School, 4100 Vacation Lane, 22207
Sat. Feb. 3 Open house to explore civil rights history, the new Dorothy Hamm building and other fun activities
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dorothy Hamm Middle School, 4100 Vacation Lane, 22207
Thu. Feb. 8 Youth Mental Health First Aid Training hosted monthly by the APS Office of Student Services and open to staff, families and community members.
Thu. Feb. 8 School Board Meeting: School Board Appreciation Month and Service Awards; Appointments to Advisory Committees; FY 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Monitoring Report and Human Resources Update
7:00 p.m. Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Tue. Feb. 13 Black History Month Celebration, Past to Present: African American Influences in the Arts. Enjoy food, music, dance and culture!
5 – 8:00 p.m. Gunston Middle School, 2700 S Lang St, 22206
Tue. Feb. 20 School Board Work Session #1 with the Advisory Council on Teaching & Learning
6:30 p.m. Watch Work Sessions Live here. Syphax Education Center, 2nd FL School Board Room, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Thu. Feb. 22 School Board Meeting: Recognition of Black History Month; National Board Certified Teachers and Superintendent Dr. Francisco Durán, Effie H Jones Humanitarian Award; Science Update
7:00 p.m. Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Thurs. Feb. 29 School Board Meeting: Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2025 Budget Presentation
7:00 p.m. Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
APS Job Opportunities:
Wed. Feb. 21 APS Substitute Job Fair hosted by Arlington Public Schools9 – 11:00 a.m. Register here. Syphax Education Center, 2nd floor, 2110 Washington Blvd, 22204
Wed. Feb 21 Pathways to Teaching in Arlington Virtual Presentation hosted by Arlington Public Schools
5 – 6:00 p.m. Register here. A TEAM’S invitation will be sent.
Sat. Feb 24 Virtual Critical Needs Teacher Job Fair hosted by Arlington Public Schools
9 am-1:00 pm Register here. A TEAM’s invitation will be sent.
Arlington Community Events:
Now – Feb. 12 The Arlington Community Foundation (ACF) provides about $600,000 in student aid for the coming school year. Click here to view all available scholarships and FAQs. Apply for 100+ scholarships with one application. Submit application, transcripts & letters of recommendation by Feb. 12! To help review scholarships, sign up here by Feb. 15.
Now – Feb 13 Early Registration opens for Arlington County Summer Camps! Registration for those who qualify for fee reductions, open Feb. 5-13.
Now – May 3 The George Washington Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2024 Scholarship Committee is accepting applications. Email C2101@ausa.org for this year’s scholarship program commencing now through May 3, 2024.
Mon. Feb 5 Early Registration opens for Arlington County Summer Camps at noon! Registration for those who qualify for fee reductions, open Feb. 5-13
Mon. Feb 5 Info Session for Volunteers Needed to help Tackle the Opioid Epidemic, hosted by the Arlington Addiction Recovery Initiative (AARI)
6 – 7:30 p.m. Register by Feb. 1. 2120 Washington Blvd. 22204
Thu. Feb. 8 Becoming More Askable Virtual Workshop
9 am- Noon Register here.
Thu. Feb. 8 Lunar New Year Celebration hosted by the Rosslyn Business Improvement District
5 – 7:00 p.m. Central Place Plaza, 1800 N Lynn St. 22209
Mon. Feb. 12 Share the Love family-friendly bowling and fundraising event for the Leadership Center for Excellence
5:30-7:30 p.m. Buy tickets here. Bolwero Arlington, 320 23rd Street S, Crystal City, 22202
Tue. Feb. 13 Arlington County Civic Federation General Meeting hosts APS leaders
7:00 p.m. Virginia Hospital Center, 1701 N George Mason Dr. 22205
Sat. Feb. 24 30th Annual Feel the Heritage Festival to celebrate African American history, heritage, and culture while enjoying live entertainment delicious food, and dozens of vendors, hosted by Arlington County.
Noon – 5 p.m. Charles Drew Community Center, 3500 23rd St S, 22206
Mon. Feb. 26 Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion: Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin
6:30-7:45 p.m. Arlington Central Library Auditorium, 1015 N Quincy St. 22201
Upcoming APS Community Engagement Opportunities:
Tue. Jan. 9 CANCELED – School Board Work Session #1 with the Advisory Council on Teaching & Learning
6:30 p.m. Watch Work Sessions Live here. Syphax Education Center, 2nd FL School Board Room, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Wed. Jan. 10 Extended Day Program is hiring. Come for an interview!
2 – 5:00 p.m. Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Thu. Jan. 11 School Board Meeting CANCELED
Wed. Jan. 17 APS Substitute Job Fair hosted by Arlington Public Schools
9 – 11:00 a.m. Register here. Syphax Education Center, 2nd floor 2110 Washington Blvd, 22204
Tue. Jan. 23 School Board Work Session #1 with the Advisory Council on Teaching & Learning
6:30 p.m. Watch Work Sessions Live here. Syphax Education Center, 2nd FL School Board Room, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Thu. Jan. 25 School Board Meeting: Welcome New Board Member Miranda Turner and 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Literary and Visual Contest Winners; Appointments to Advisory Committees; Career and Technical Education (CTE) Work-Based Learning Briefing; Action on on Final Fiscal Close-Out Status Report and the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Quarterly Report
7:00 p.m. Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Fri. Jan. 26 APS Cultural Night, hosted by APS students, Arlington Career Center, with the support of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
6 – 9:00 p.m. Wakefield High School, 1325 S Dinwiddie St. 22206
Wed. Jan. 31 APS Summer Activities Fair. Get ready for summer by exploring available programs, camps, and activities throughout the region for children of all ages.
6-8:00 p.m. Kenmore Middle School, 200 S Carlin Springs Rd. 22204
Arlington Community Events:
Wed. Jan. 3 Virtual Financial Class: Credit Reports & Credit Scores, hosted by Virginia Cooperative Extension-Virginia Tech
12:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE for 1st Wednesday 12 – 1 p.m. classes
6:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE for 1st Wednesday 6 – 7 p.m. classes
Thu. Jan. 11 ACF Scholarship application help session
3 – 5:00 p.m. Register here. Arlington Career Center, 816 S Walter Reed Dr. 22204
Mon. Jan. 15 MLK Day of Service sponsored by APS and hosted by Volunteer Arlington. Sign up for an in-person, DIY, or virtual volunteer opportunity and celebrate Dr. King’s legacy.
8:30 a.m. – 12 Washington-Liberty High School, 1301 N Stafford St. 22201
Wed. Jan. 24 Youth Point-In-Time (PIT) Count. Middle/High school teens come to Arlington Mill Community Center. Anonymous housing and homeless resources. For teensAfterschool – 8 p.m. 909 S Dinwiddie St. 22204
Now – Feb. 1 The Dream Project awards $3,500 in renewable college scholarships annually to 100 high-achieving students, all of whose immigration status creates barriers to higher education, Our scholarship is renewable annually. Apply by Feb. 1!
Now – Feb. 5 The Arlington Community Foundation (ACF) provides about $600,000 in student aid for the coming school year. Click here to view all available scholarships, FAQs, and additional resources. Apply for 100+ scholarships with one application. Apply by Feb. 5!
Now – May 3 The George Washington Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2024 Scholarship Committee is accepting applications. Email C2101@ausa.org for this year’s scholarship program commencing now through May 3, 2024.
Sat. Jan. 27 100th Annual Arlington Business Gala, hosted by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce6:30-11:30 p.m. Purchase tickets. The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Literary and Visual Arts Contest
APS students are invited to participate. Entries are due by 5 p.m. Wed, Dec. 20, 2023.
Tue. Dec. 5 ParentSquare In-person Family Support Session in English & Spanish
5:30-6:30 p.m. Randolph Elementary, 1306 S Quincy St, 22204
Wed. Dec. 6 ParentSquare Virtual Family Support Session in English & Spanish
11 am – Noon Use this link to join the Teams meeting
6 – 7:00 p.m. Use this link to join evening meeting
Thu. Dec. 7 APS Library Services: Virtual Parent Information Sessions. Learn about eBooks, databases and other resources to support your student, lunchtime or evening session.
12-12:45 & 7-7:45 p.m. Register for a session at this link
Thu. Dec. 7 APS Job Fair hosted by Arlington Public Schools
3 – 7:00 p.m. Register here. Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd, 22204
Thu. Dec. 7 ParentSquare In-person Family Support Session in English & Spanish
6:15-7:15 p.m. Gates of Ballston, 4108 N 4th St, 22203
Sat. Dec. 9 ParentSquare In-person Family Support Session in English & Spanish
1:30-2:30 p.m. Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, 22203
Wed. Dec. 13 Extended Day Job Fair
2 – 5:00 p.m. Register here. Syphax Education Center, 4th floor, 2110 Washington Blvd, 22204
Thu. Dec. 14 School Board Meeting: Recognition of Jefferson Middle School Choral Winter Student Performance, and Farewell for Board Member Reid Goldstein; Appointments to Advisory Committees; Revisions to the 2023-2024 School Year Calendar; School & Community Relations and Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Update; Action on the School Board FY 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Direction; 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 School Year Calendar, and the 2024-30 Strategic Plan Foundations. Information on Final Fiscal Close-Out Status Report and the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Quarterly Report
7:00 p.m. Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Tue. Dec. 19 APS Substitute Job Fair hosted by APS
9 – 11:00 a.m. Register here. Syphax Education Center, 2nd floor, 2110 Washington Blvd, 22204
Arlington Community Events:
Sat. Dec. 2 2nd Annual KidsGiving Fair, a school-based program teaching philanthropy. Learn from 11 nonprofit partners with Taylor, Innovation, Arlington Science Focus elementary schools and Dorothy Hamm Middle School students. Free & family friendly.
10 am-2 pm Arlington Science Focus School, 1501 N. Lincoln St. 22201
Sat. Dec. 2 Skate Night, a family-friendly skating session on select Saturdays through spring 2024, hosted by the Arlington Department of Parks and Recreation.
5:30-8:30 p.m. Pre-register online to reserve your skate size. Thomas Jefferson Community and Fitness Center, 3501 S 2nd St, 22204
Sat. Dec. 2 Dream Project 2023 Holiday Celebration celebrates students, families and loyal supporters with food, music, and inspiring speakers.
6 – 9:30 p.m. RSVP here by 11/15. Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, 4444 Arlington Blvd. 22204
Wed. Dec 6 Virtual Financial Class: Managing Debt, hosted by Virginia Cooperative Extension-Virginia Tech
12:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE for 1st Wednesday 12 – 1 p.m. classes
6:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE for 1st Wednesday 6 – 7 p.m. classes
Sat. Dec. 9 Teen Night at Lubber Run for middle and high school teens, hosted by Arlington County Dept of Parks and Recreation
7 – 10 p.m. Learn more & Register here. Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Ave, 22203
Wed. Dec. 14 The NAACP Arlington Branch hosts Dr. Julie Crawford, APS Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion at General membership Meeting
7 – 9:00 p.m. Register here for Virtual Meeting
Sat. Dec. 16 Teen Takeover: Winter Wonderland for middle and high school teens, hosted by Arlington County Dept of Parks and Recreation
7 – 10 p.m. Learn more & Register here. Drew Community Center, 3500 23rd St S 22206
Mon, Dec 18 The Arlington Community Foundation scholarship application opens. Applications are due Monday, Feb 5, at 11:59 pm. Students can sign up for texting reminders about the application and important due dates by texting “ACFScholarships” to 888-695-7959. Visit ACF’s scholarship program information for up-to-date info. Register for Jan. 11 help session below.
Fri. Dec. 22 Swearing-In Ceremony of incoming School Board Member Miranda Turner
3:00 p.m. William Jeffrey’s Tavern, 2301 Columbia Pike, 22204
November is Native American Heritage Month, paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans. Upcoming Virginia Powwows.
Thu. Nov. 9 School Board Meeting: Recognitions of Arlington Educational Television (AETV) student interns; Appointments to Advisory Committees; Facilities & Operations Update; Action on School Board Legislative Package; Information on the School Board FY 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Direction; Revisions to School Board Policy I-7.1.8 Family Life Education, Annual Summer School Report and Proposed Fees for Summer School 2024, and Middle and High School Programs of Study.
7:00 p.m. Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Tue, Nov. 14 School Board Work Sessions: Social, Emotional and Mental Health; Strategic Plan Foundation; and Planning Factors
10 am-3:30 pm Watch Work Sessions online here. Work sessions are open to the public, but no public comments are accepted.
Mon. Nov. 20 PAPER – Parent Information Session. PAPER provides unlimited access to trained tutors so every student in Grades 6-12 —at no cost to families.
7 – 7:45 p.m. Use this link to register for the virtual session.
Thu. Nov. 30 ParentSquare In-person Family Support Session
5:30-6:30 p.m. Harvey Hall, 850 S Greenbrier St, 22204
Thu. Nov. 30 Hour of Code for all levels PreK-12. Door prizes. Hands-on sessions. APS Let’s Code!
5:30-8:30 pm Pre-register here. Kenmore Middle School, 200 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22204
Thu. Nov. 30 School Board Meeting: Appointments to Advisory Committees; Revisions to School Board Policy I-7.1.8 Family Life Education. PK-6 STEM Education – Amazon in the Community Grant; STEM Activities for Arlington Tech Students – Washington Forrest Foundation Grant; School Safety Update; Action on School Board FY 2025-34 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Direction and Middle and High School Programs of Studies. Information on the 2024-25 School Year Calendar and the 2024-30 Strategic Plan Foundations.
7:00 p.m. Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Arlington Community Events:
Sat. Nov. 18 Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Food Giveaway, 300 bags of food distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Walk-ups accepted.
10:00 a.m. Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1601 S 13th St Rd, 22204
Sat. Nov. 18 Skate Night, a family-friendly skating session on select Saturdays through spring 2024, hosted by the Arlington Department of Parks and Recreation.
5:30-8:30 p.m. Pre-register online to reserve your skate size. Thomas Jefferson Community and Fitness Center, 3501 S 2nd St, 22204
Sat. Nov. 18 Teen Takeover: Fall Fest for middle and high school teens, hosted by the Department of Parks and Recreation
7-10:00 p.m. Gunston Community Center, 2700 S Lang St, 22206
APS Launches Strategic Plan QuestionnaireAPS is developing the 2024-30 Strategic Plan, which guides the work of the school division. An important part of this process is capturing the voices of students, staff, families and the community to help guide the future direction of APS. Community members may complete this anonymous questionnaire by Oct. 6.
Tue. Oct. 3 Community Forum to gather input to inform the development of 2024-30 Strategic Plan, which guides the work of the school division to provide a high-quality education for students.
6:30-8:30 pm Yorktown High School, 5200 Yorktown Blvd. 22207
Thu. Oct. 12 School Board Meeting: Hispanic Heritage Month recognition; Appointments to School Board Advisory Committees; Revisions to School Board Policy I-11.1 Family and Community Engagement and J-2.1 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Mathematics Update; Action on the Internal Audit Work Plan and School Board Budget Direction
7:00 p.m. Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Thu. Oct. 26 Youth Mental Health First Aid Session to help adolescents (age 12-18). Open to staff, families, and community members.
9 am – 3 pm Hybrid. Families register here. (Staff register via Frontline) Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Thu. Oct. 26 School Board Meeting: Recognition of Williamsburg Middle School, National Blue Ribbon School; Appointments to School Board Advisory Committees; Human Resources Update; Information on Revisions to School Board Policy 1-7-1.8 Family Life education & School Board Legislative Package
7:00 p.m. Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Fri, Sep 29 – World Culture Festival brings together artists and dignitaries to celebrate diverse cultures, hosted by the Art of Living Foundation
Sun. Oct. 1 Register here. The National Mall, Washington, D.C.
Thu. Oct. 5 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Lunch & Learns hosted each Thursday in October by Project PEACE. Session #1: Bystander Intervention for Helpers (for professionals seeking to learn ways to intervene)
12 – 2:00 p.m. Virtual series. Register here.
Sat. Oct. 7. Grand Opening and Community PAUSE to celebrate the new location and two exhibits
5 – 7:00 p.m. Free registration. Studio PAUSE Pike, 4710 Columbia Pike, 22204
Sat. Oct. 14 Freedom Fund Banquet with keynote speaker Symone Sanders from MSNBC, hosted by the NAACP Arlington Branch
6:30 p.m. Purchase tickets here. George Mason University (Mason Square), 3351 Fairfax Drive, 22201
Sat. Oct. 14 Los Quetzales Mexican Dance Ensemble presents “Arpas de Veracruz y Son Jarocho,” supported by Arlington Arts
7:00 p.m. Tickets here. Gunston Theatre One, 2700 Lang St. 22206
Thu. Oct. 19 AHC’s Annual Celebration: Keeping Residents at the Heart
5:30-7:30 pm Register here. Gates of Ballston, Rinker Community Center, 4108 Fourth St N, 22203
Sat. Oct. 21 Free Home Maintenance Workshops sponsored by Arlington County
10 am – 1 pm. Arlington Career Center, 816 S Walter Reed Dr. 22204
Wed. Oct. 25 Aspire Achieving Afterschool Celebration
5 – 8:00 p.m. Buy early bird tickets by 9/30, Army Navy Country Club, 1700 Army Navy Dr. 22202
Thu. Sep. 7 School Board Meeting: Appointments to School Board Advisory Committees; School Board 2023-24 Priorities; Academic Data Update; Action on Proposed School Board Policy I-4.30 School Year Calendar
7:00 p.m. Watch School Board meetings live online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Thu. Sep. 21 School Board Meeting: Appointments to School Board Advisory Committees; Strategic Plan Development; Information on Revisions to School Board Policy I-11.1 Family and Community Engagement, Internal Audit Work Plan and School Board Budget Direction
7:00 p.m. Watch School Board meetings live online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Tue. Sep. 26 School Board Work Sessions on Instructional Vision, Student Climate and Culture, Boundaries, and a closed meeting on Public Safety. NEW: Quarterly work sessions are from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 9 a.m. Click here for schedule and links.
Tue. Sep. 26 Community Forum to gather input that will inform development of 2024-30 Strategic Plan, which guides the work of the school division to provide a high-quality education for students.
6:30-8:30 pm Washington-Liberty High School, 1301 N Stafford St. 22201 Wed.
Sep. 27 Community Forum in Spanish to gather input that will inform development of 2024-30 Strategic Plan, which guides the work of the school division to provide a high-quality education for students.
6:30-8:30 pm Wakefield High School, 1325 Dinwiddie St. 22206
Apply by Sep. 30 to be an Energy Master Volunteer with EcoAction Arlington and Virginia Cooperative Extension! Free for high schoolers and college students! Join an elite group and learn how to conserve (and save $) on water and energy. Make hands-on improvements in affordable housing units to increase energy & water efficiency; educate residents, families & community groups; and learn tips to improve their own homes.
Sat. Sep. 9 Community Festival at Tyrol Hill Park co-hosted by Arlington Schools Hispanic Parents Association, ACPD Police & Arlington Mill Civic Association
2 – 5:00 p.m. 5101 7th Road South, 22204
Tue. Sep. 12 Dream Project Mentoring Program starts for college-ready seniors who face challenges in accessing higher education due to immigration status (including undocumented, DACA, TPS, and asylee students). Sign up today to serve as a mentor.
Wed. Sep. 13 County Board Candidates Night, hosted by the Arlington Committee of 100
7 – 8:15 p.m. Virtual or in-person at Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N park Dr, 22203
Thu. Sep 14 Honoring the Immigrant Experience in Arlington, with Dr. Emma Violand-Sánchez, hosted by the Arlington Historical Society
7 – 8:30 p.m. Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University, 2807 N Glebe Road, 22207 (Pre-register for Zoom via this link.)
Sat. Sep. 16 Conversations About Race & Belonging: Parents Program continue thru mid-January 2024, hosted by Open Horizon
6:30 – 9 p.m. Register here.
Mon. Sep. 18 Fall Candidate Forum, Arlington County, School Board, and Virginia General Assembly candidates, hosted by the NAACP Arlington Branch
7:00 p.m. Sign up here. Virtual on Zoom
Wed. Sep. 27 Pulitzer Prize-winning author Matthew Desmond will speak on his new book, Poverty, By America
6:30 p.m. Click here for more information and to RSVP for in-person or virtual. Arlington Central Library
Fri, Sep 29 – World Culture Festival brings together artists and dignitaries to celebrate diverse cultures, hosted by the Art of Living Foundation
Sun. Oct. 1 Register here. The National Mall, Washington, D.C.Sat.
Sat. Sep. 30 Expungement Clinic hosted by the NAACP Arlington Branch in partnership with Clerk of the Circuit Court and Commonwealth’s Attorney
10 am – 1 pm. Arlington Presbyterian Church, 918 S. Lincoln St. 22204