Measles Update and Prevention
This month, the first case of measles was reported in Virginia, and it has been seen in 28 states to date in 2019. We wanted to provide an update for all APS families about measles prevention, signs and symptoms as we prepare for the 2019-20 School Year.
Read MoreLast Summer School Registration Deadline and Important Information
Information on the final registration deadline and important information on transportation is available here.
Read MoreSchool Board Appoints New Abingdon Principal
At its June 18 meeting, the School Board named David Horak as the Principal of Abingdon Elementary School.
Read MoreArlington School Board Chair Statement on Superintendent Transition
All of us on the School Board thank Dr. Murphy for his years of service in public education. Arlington is an outstanding community, and we will seek a superintendent who is an exceptional leader and educator who will continue to advance our work for Arlington’s learners.
Read MoreArlington Public Schools Superintendent Announces Retirement
Superintendent Dr. Patrick K. Murphy announced today that he will retire from Arlington Public Schools (APS) effective September 3, 2019.
Read MoreSchool Board Recognizes Retirees, JROTC Graduates; Hears End-of-Year Reports; and More
The meeting included approving the new name for the Stratford Program, updates from HR, and more.
Read MoreSchool Board Receives Update on English Learners Program, English Language Arts Program Evaluation, and 1:1 Digital Device Model
At the School Board meeting on May 30, staff presented updates on the English Speakers of Other Languages/High Intensity Language Training (ESOL/HILT) program and the findings of the English Language Arts (ELA) program evaluation.
Read MoreJune Calendar for School Board Meetings and Work Sessions
The Arlington School Board’s June schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings is now available.
Read MoreGlebe Has Strong Showing at Odyssey of the Minds World Finals
Glebe Elementary School’s Odyssey of the Mind teams had strong finishes in this past week’s OoTM World Finals competition at Michigan State University
Read MoreVirginia Board of Education Honors 12 Arlington Schools for Educational Excellence
On Wednesday, Governor Ralph Northam and the State Board of Education announced that 12 Arlington schools were honored with the 2019 Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) awards based upon student achievement and other performance indicators during the 2017-18 school year.
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