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.

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

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

APS Events

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

APS Events

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 Events

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

Arlington Community Events

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

APS Events

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

Arlington Community Events

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