APS is committed to ensuring all students learn and thrive in safe, healthy, and supportive environments. All students participate in lessons to strengthen their understanding and awareness of recognizing, refusing, and reporting bullying behavior; the role of bystanders in bullying prevention; and strategies for building positive, respectful relationships.
APS held a Community Information Night on Safe, Inclusive Learning Environments on January 22, 2024.
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Any student, parent/guardian, or school staff may initiate a complaint for themselves or another party by completing the Bully Harassment Incident Form.
What is Bullying?
APS Policy J-6.8.1 Student Safety – Bullying/Harassment Prevention defines bullying as:
- aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate
- involving a power imbalance between the aggressor/aggressors and student
- repeating infliction or attempting infliction of injury, discomfort, or humiliation
- a pattern of aggressive, intentional or hostile behavior that occurs repeatedly and over time
- cyberbullying, when occurring through the use of electronic means
How can parents help?
- Teach your student to speak out against bullying. If they observe an incident of bullying, they should inform an adult. Acting as an observer and reporting the facts of the situation is not “tattling” and it takes courage to do the right thing.
- Encourage your student to reach out to a student being bullied with kindness and help them talk to an adult.
- If you are concerned that your student is being bullied, share your concerns with your student’s counselor or administrator (see below) to develop a plan to help your child feel safe at school.
- More Information
Contact
Dr. Kristin Devaney, Supervisor of Student Services
kristin.devaney@apsva.us
703-228-6062
Bully Prevention Coordinators
Elementary Level |
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School | Name | Phone |
Abingdon | Vasthy Delgado | 8456 |
Arlington Science Focus | Olivia Proietti | 8082 |
Arlington Traditional | Tiffani Ker | 8558 |
Ashlawn | Cindy Skinner | 8282 |
Barcroft | Ashlee Demastus | 8114 |
Barrett | Christina Castromiller | 8532 |
Campbell | Natalie Hodgkiss | 8444 |
Cardinal | Gina Rocco | 5280 |
Carlin Springs | Allison Rivera | 8420 |
Claremont | Deborah Siegel | 2506 |
Discovery | Claire Nawojchik | 2685 |
Dr. Charles R. Drew | Kacee Grogan | 8138 |
Glebe | Mary McInerney | 6280 |
Alice West Fleet | Erin Upton | 8215 |
Innovation Academy | Carrie Strohl | |
Hoffman-Boston | Alexandra Lerner | 8603 |
Jamestown | Debra Gaeta | 8361 |
Key | Laurie Dodson | 8481 |
Long Branch | Stephanie Martin | 8058 |
Montessori Public School of Arlington | Diane Reeser | 8791 |
Nottingham | Jessica Gregory | 2302 |
Oakridge | Alexa Morse | 8518 |
Randolph | Jennifer Baitinger | 8188 |
Taylor | Rachel Lampert | 8589 |
Tuckahoe | Tiffaney Knight | 8305 |
Middle Schools |
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School | Name | Phone |
Dorothy Hamm | Janae Rittenhouse | 2919 |
Gunston | Dr. Kevon Bruce | 6912 |
Jefferson | Dante Hicks | 5907 |
Kenmore | Kaitlin Bresnahan | 6806 |
Swanson | Rana Luthra | 5535 |
Williamsburg | Elise Kenney | 5466 |
High Schools |
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School | Name | Phone |
Wakefield | Stacy Morris | 6714 |
Washington Liberty | Dara Williams | 6251 |
Yorktown | Johanna Boyers | 5398 |
Arlington Career Center | Kathy Brewster | 5800 |
Alternative Programs |
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School | Name | Phone |
Arlington Community High School | Patricia Sanguinetti | 5350 |
H-B Woodlawn | Kate Seche | 6363 |
Langston | Eddy Matos | 5295 |
RESOURCES
- A Coordinated Response to Bullying: The APS Approach and Tips for Parents
- www.StopBullying.gov
- www.StompOutBullying.org
- www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/cyberbullying
- www.StopBullying.gov/bullying/lgbtq
- www.WelcomingSchools.org/resources/bullying
- APS PIP J-6.8.1- Student Safety- Bullying/Harassment Prevention
- APS PIP J-2- Student Equal Educational Opportunities/Nondiscrimination
- VDOE Bullying Prevention
- APS Handbook & Student Code of Conduct 2024-2025
- APS Bullying Prevention: The APS Approach and Tips for Parents
- American Psychological Association- Bullying
- American School Counselor Association- Bullying
- Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center
- Welcoming Schools
- No Place for Hate
- Upstanders