Category: News

Applications for all PreK-12 Option Schools, Programs and Transfers for 2025-26 are now open!

November 12, 2024

Families interested in an option school/program or PreK program for the 2025-26 school year must submit an online application on SchoolMint, now through Jan. 24, 2025.

Cardinal’s CHIRP Team Builds Unity and Empathy

November 8, 2024

The CHIRP team helps promote the Cardinal motto with schoolwide activities, and is also sponsoring a holiday food drive this month to support the Arlington Food Assistance Center. 

Top 10 Proven Tips to Ensure Your Student is Ready to Soar This School Year

November 7, 2024

The Top 10 Proven Actions to Ensure Your Student is Ready to Soar This School Year resource document is a data-based list of helpful tips for parents to use throughout the school year.

November Schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings

November 6, 2024

The Arlington School Board’s November schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings is now available.

APS Students Study the Past to Prepare for the Future

November 1, 2024

This Every Student Counts video spotlights Social Studies with a focus on different perspectives on history. It features the AP African American Studies class at Wakefield and a Geopolitics class at Washington-Liberty.

Seventy-Six APS Seniors Named National Merit Commended Scholars

October 31, 2024

Earlier this fall, 76 APS seniors were named National Merit Commended Scholars by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

Gun Safety Information & Resources

October 30, 2024

Safe firearm storage is crucial to preventing gun-related injuries and deaths in our communities, particularly in schools—learn simple steps to protect our students and keep firearms securely stored.

Hoffman-Boston Students Explore Reimagined White House Tour

October 25, 2024

Fifth-grade Hoffman-Boston teacher Belinda Folb and her class had the exciting opportunity to tour the White House and explore the newly upgraded East Wing tour.

4 APS Schools Awarded First-Time Purple Star Schools for 2024-25

October 23, 2024

The Virginia Purple Star Designation is awarded to military-friendly schools that have demonstrated a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. 

Celebrating APS All Stars: October 2024

October 23, 2024

APS takes pride in recognizing outstanding individuals who go above and beyond to support our students, staff and school community. The APS All Stars for October 2024 demonstrate exceptional dedication, creativity and commitment in their respective roles.