Category: News

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.

Kenmore Counselor Recognized as School Counselor of the Year

October 18, 2024

APS National Board-Certified Teacher Dr. Sheila Barnhart-Ramirez was selected as the Elementary School Counselor of the Year for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

APS Celebrates RED Ribbon Week, Oct. 23-30

October 18, 2024

This year, Red Ribbon Week is recognized Oct. 23-30, with the theme, “Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free.” 

School Board Seeks Volunteers to Help Reimagine Advisory Groups

October 16, 2024

APS is seeking parents, community members, students, teachers, and staff to serve on the School Board Committee Advisory Working Group.

ALAS Principal and Student of the Year

October 11, 2024

The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) has named Carlos Ramirez of Randolph Elementary as 2024 Principal of the Year, and Dafnee Alexandra Marquez Padilla at the Arlington Career Center the 2024 Student of the Year.