Category: News

APS Announces Cell Phone Storage Pilot Program at Four Schools

August 22, 2024

APS is launching a Cell Phone Storage Pilot Program at four secondary schools this September to create a more engaged learning environment by restricting cell phone use during the school day.

Welcome Back to School!

August 21, 2024

A video message from the Superintendent, staff and students.

Back-to-School Toolkit

August 21, 2024

Important information for families and students to help you prepare for the new school year!

APS New Rules on Student Cell Phones

August 21, 2024

APS has new student electronic device rules in place for the 2024-25 school year.

School Board Appoints New Staff Including Abingdon Elementary School Principal

August 15, 2024

The School Board made several appointments at its Aug. 15 meeting. 

Arlington County Launches School Zone Speed Safety Camera Program

August 14, 2024

Arlington County’s PhotoSPEED program is launching at the start of the 2024-25 academic year with 10 new speed safety cameras in Arlington school zones.

Save the Date for Back-to-School Night

August 2, 2024

As we prepare to kick off the new school year, we are excited to announce our annual Back-to-School Nights! This is an opportunity to step into your student’s world, meet their teachers, and get a sneak peek into what to expect this year.

School Board Appoints New Assistant Superintendent of HR, Principal of Ashlawn and Assistant Principal of W-L

August 1, 2024

Corey Dotson was appointed as Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. His appointment begins Sept. 16, 2024. Mr. Dotson is an...

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

July 30, 2024

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

School Board Chair: Budget Drop-In Hours

July 30, 2024

Over the next several months, the School Board will be working closely with the Superintendent, APS staff, the Budget Advisory Council, and others to get ahead of a projected FY26 budget shortfall and develop a more sustainable budget going forward.