Welcome to Kindergarten! Check out our video presentation to learn:
- How to prepare for Kindergarten and what to expect
- How to identify and register for your neighborhood school online or in-person
- About option schools available to all students and how to apply
- About the APS Extended Day program and how to register
Each elementary school will offer an in-person information session between February and March. Families are encouraged to attend to learn about their assigned neighborhood school or option school of interest, meet school staff, and ask questions.
| SCHOOL | DATE |
| Abingdon |
Monday, February 27, 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 at 6:30 p.m. (Virtual – Link coming soon) |
| Arlington Science Focus | Friday, February 24, 9:30 a.m. |
|
Arlington Traditional *Option School |
Wednesday, February 15, 9:15 a.m. Thursday, February 16, 9:15 a.m. |
| Ashlawn | Wednesday, February 15, 9:15 a.m. |
| Barcroft | New date! Thursday, March 2, 9:30 a.m. |
| Barrett | TBD |
|
Campbell *Option School |
Wednesday, February 22, 4 p.m. |
| Cardinal | New date! Wednesday, February 22, 9:30 a.m. |
| Carlin Springs | TBD |
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Claremont *Option School: Dual Language English/Spanish Immersion |
Tuesday, March 7, 9 a.m. (In Spanish) Wednesday, March 8, 9 a.m. (In English) |
| Wednesday, March 22, 6 – 7:30 p.m. (Virtual – With Escuela Key) | |
| Discovery | Monday, March 6, 9:30 a.m. |
| Dr. Charles R. Drew | Wednesday, February 22, 6:30 p.m. |
| Fleet | Tuesday, February 28, 9:30 a.m. |
| Glebe | Tuesday, February 14, 9:15 a.m. |
| Hoffman-Boston | Thursday, February 23, 9:30 a.m. |
| Innovation | New date! Thursday, February 23, 10 a.m. |
| Jamestown | Monday, February 27, 10 a.m. |
|
Escuela Key *Option School: Dual Language English/Spanish Immersion |
Tuesday, March 7, 10 a.m. (In Spanish) Wednesday, March 8, 10 a.m. (In English) |
| Wednesday, March 22, 6 p.m. (Virtual – With Claremont) | |
| Long Branch | Friday, February 10, 9:45 a.m. |
|
Montessori Public School of Arlington *Option School |
Thursday, March 9, 6 p.m. (Virtual – Link coming soon) Friday, March 10, 9:30 a.m. |
| Nottingham | Wednesday, February 8, 9:15 a.m. |
| Oakridge | Friday, March 17, 9:30 a.m. |
| Randolph | Tuesday, February 14, 7 p.m. |
| Taylor | Tuesday, March 7, 5:30 p.m. |
| Tuckahoe | Monday, March 6, 9:30 a.m. |
For additional information or questions, please contact the APS Welcome Center at 703-228-8000 (option 3) or schooloptions@apsva.us.
