Category: News

Arlington Career Center Teacher Named Virginia’s AFA Teacher of the Year

November 4, 2025

Applications for Option Schools & Programs for 2026-27

October 31, 2025

Applications for Option Schools & Programs for the next school year, 2026-27, will open on November 10, 2025,  and close on January 16, 2026.

Upcoming VDOE Listening Sessions for Cut Score Implementation

October 30, 2025

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) will host listening sessions to gather input on the Standards of Learning (SOL) cut score implementation.

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

October 30, 2025

Gun Safety

October 28, 2025

All students and members of our school communities deserve to feel safe, welcomed, and included.

Readers Rise!

October 24, 2025

The Readers Rise program kicked off at Barrett and Hoffman-Boston elementary schools. Over 20 volunteers read to students in grades K-2.

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.