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 |
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.