School Board Selects 2025 Honored Citizens

Since 1975, the Board has established the memorable tradition of recognizing special volunteers who have made extraordinary contributions to Arlington Public Schools. The Honored Citizen Award recognizes the countless hours – over many years – that community members spend dedicating their time to a wide variety of school activities and supporting our students and staff.

The Arlington School Board values this commitment to the well-being of our students, and while the Board honors every volunteer, the individuals who are chosen as ‘Honored Citizens’ stand out, having demonstrated an ongoing, sustained commitment to our students, our schools, and our community for at least five years.

Through their volunteer work, the following individuals support the APS Strategic Goals of providing multiple pathways to success for students, ensuring that students are healthy, safe, and supported, and building and maintaining strong and mutually supportive partnerships.

For 2025, the School Board has named four outstanding volunteers as Honored Citizens:

• Maria Lucia Guarachi
• Jennifer Landis-Santos
• Dr. Stephen Mamber
• Claire Noakes

The Board will recognize the 2025Honored Citizens at the May 1 School Board Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. A reception will be held in their honor at 6 p.m. in the first-floor Welcome Center.