Listen Now: New Principals Series Featuring Marleny Perdomo and Carlos Ramirez
Episode 27 wraps up our series on our new principals with a conversation with Marleny Perdomo of Key Immersion School and Carlos Ramirez of Randolph Elementary School.
Read MoreUpdate on Availability of Secondary Transfers for 2019-20
At the fall Middle and High School Information Nights, it was originally announced that the number of middle and high school slots available for neighborhood transfers would be announced today, Jan. 10.
Read MoreA Message to APS Families about the Government Shutdown
APS is aware that the ongoing federal government shutdown may be causing some stress for our families who may be impacted.
Read MoreGovernor Northam and Virginia Council on Women Announce 8th Annual STEM Essay Contest
Governor Ralph Northam and the Virginia Council on Women today announced the 8th Annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Essay Contest for young women in their junior and senior years of high school.
Read MoreSchool Board Selects Name for New Middle School at Historic Stratford Site
The Arlington School Board approved Dorothy Hamm Middle School as the name for the new middle school at the historic Stratford site.
Read MoreNine Seniors Earn Full-Ride College Scholarships
This week, two organizations announced that nine APS seniors have earned full-tuition college scholarships.
Read MoreH-B Woodlawn’s Calista Garcia Named National YoungArts Foundation Winner
Local singer songwriter and H-B Woodlawn senior Calista Garcia has been recognized for her outstanding artistic achievements in vocal/songwriting and joins 710 of the nation’s most promising young artists to be selected as a 2018 National YoungArts Winner.
Read MoreArlington County Council of PTAs Announces the 2018-19 Reflections Winners
Earlier this week, the Arlington County Council of Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) announced the 2018-19 Reflections contest winners at the county level. This year’s theme was “Heroes Around Me.” The top winner from each category and age division is selected as “Outstanding Interpretation of the Theme” and goes on to compete in the Northern Virginia District PTA contest.
Read More20 APS Teachers Earn National Board Certification
The National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) announced that 20 Arlington Public Schools teachers successfully earned their National Board Certification. National Board Certification is a priority for APS.
Read MorePartners in Action: McKinley’s Partnership with the Educational Theater Company
For 18 years, the ETC: Educational Theatre Company (ETC) has partnered with McKinley Elementary School.
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