Category: News

APS Announces October 2025 All Stars

October 23, 2025

This month we honor five staff members who go above and beyond to make APS a great place to learn and thrive.

Arlington School Board Adopts Climate Action Resolution

October 23, 2025

At its Oct. 23, 2025, meeting the Arlington School Board adopted a Climate Action Resolution to address APS' impact on the environment.

October Volunteer of the Month: Dr. Aizenman

October 17, 2025

A retired astrophysicist, Dr. A leads "Q&A with Dr. A" lunch sessions three times a week, engaging groups of students from kindergarten through fifth grade in informal science discussions.

Swanson Middle School Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

October 10, 2025

Every year since 2021, Swanson Middle School has held a Hispanic Heritage Night community event.

91 APS Seniors Named National Merit Commended Scholars

October 3, 2025

Last week, 91 APS seniors were named National Merit Commended Scholars by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). More than...

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

October 3, 2025

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

Drew Social Worker Earns Prestigious National Certification

September 24, 2025

Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School social worker Carol “CJ” Burka was recently recognized as a National Certified School Social Worker.

Barcroft Celebrates 100th Anniversary

September 22, 2025

The Barcroft Elementary School community celebrated its 100th anniversary on Fri, Sep. 19.

Celebrating Our September 2025 APS All Stars

September 19, 2025

This month, we are proud to recognize five outstanding members of our APS community who go above and beyond each day to support students, families and colleagues.

Wakefield Leads in AP Capstone™ Achievements

September 18, 2025

Arlington Public Schools proudly celebrates 182 students earning AP Capstone™ Diplomas and 50 students earning the AP Seminar and Research Certificates in the 2024–25 school year.