APS to Participate in International Walk and Bike to School Day
APS is encouraging families to join us on Wed, Oct. 5 (rain date: Wed, Oct. 15) as we celebrate our 18th year participating in the International Walk and Bike to School Day. We invite you to share your experience with us on Twitter by posting your photos, providing your walking and cycling tips, and highlighting […]
Read MoreAPS Stop Arm Camera Program Resumes Oct. 3
The Arlington Public Schools School Bus Stop Arm Camera Program is scheduled to re-start on Mon, Oct. 3.
Read MoreYorktown Students Competes in Google Science Fair
Yorktown High School junior Ryan Mark was one of 16 global finalists to compete in the Google Science Fair this past weekend.
Read MoreThe Number of APS On-Time Graduates Continues to Rise
In 2016, the number of APS students who graduated continued to rise (1,351) with 68% earning an Advanced Studies or IB diploma and 93% of those responding to a survey reporting that they plan to attend college.
Read MoreAPS Students Outperform State and Nation on 2016 SAT Scores
The combined SAT scores for Arlington’s 2016 graduates continued to outpace the Virginia average by 126 points, and the national averages by 177 points.
Read MoreSchool Board Discusses Framework, Process and Timeline for Proposed High School Boundary Refinements
The School Board continued discussions on a framework for engaging the community to develop refinements to the high school attendance zone boundaries at last night’s meeting.
Read More2017 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Named
Earlier this week, the National Merit Scholarship Program announced that 17 Arlington students are semifinalists in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship Competition.
Read MoreAll APS Schools Fully Accredited for 2016-17 by VDOE
For the second year in a row, all APS schools were fully accredited by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).
Read More“We Are All Arlington!’’ In Celebration of Arlington’s Immigrant Legacy for the Past 40 Years
The community is invited to attend “We Are All Arlington!’’ In Celebration of Arlington’s Immigrant Legacy for the Past 40 Years on Fri, Sept. 23 from 6-9 p.m. at Wakefield High School.
Read MoreSchool Board Reviews 2016-17 Priorities
At last night’s meeting, School Board members discussed their priorities for the 2016-17 school year. The School Board establishes annual priorities to assist in keeping the Board’s work focused, effective and aligned with its Strategic Plan goals.
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