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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.
HQ2 prepares to welcome Arlington Community High School to Metropolitan Park in 2026
October 11, 2024
As part of our commitment to providing a home for Arlington Community High School by 2026, we are finalizing plans to welcome more than 250 ACHS students, faculty, and staff to HQ2’s Metropolitan Park in time for the 2026-27 school year.