Adopt-a-School Program - Arlington Public Schools

How to Participate:

Organizations who adopt a school agree to support their adopted school for the duration of the school year. During the year, the organization must sponsor/organize/participate in at least one activity in each of the categories below. Projects may span more than one category.

Choosing a School

A list of all schools is provided below. Organizations may choose any school or schools, and may wish to consider factors such as proximity to the business, personal/alumni connection, etc.

Organizations must sponsor/organize/participate in at least one activity per quarter in each of the categories below. Expand the category for a brief description.

Once you’ve identified a school or schools you would be interested in adopting, please follow the instructions at the bottom of the page to move forward.

All Schools

Elementary Schools

Abingdon – Changing Education Through the Arts (CETA)
Alice West Fleet
Arlington Science Focus – Investigation Station
Arlington Traditional – Traditional Model of Excellence
Ashlawn – The Global Citizenship Project
Barcroft
Barrett – Project Discovery
Campbell – EL Education
Cardinal – The Kaleidoscope Project
Carlin Springs – Community School
Claremont – Dual Language Immersion Programs
Discovery – Sustainability
Drew – STEAM
Glebe – smArt
Hoffman-Boston – C3- Cross-Curricular Connections
Innovation – Innovate for Impact
Integration Station – Pre-K Education
Jamestown – Advanced Academics
Key – Dual Language Immersion Programs
Long Branch – Advanced Academics and Talent Development
Montessori- A day in the life of Montessori
Nottingham – Exploration Courtyard
Oakridge – MOSAIC
Randolph – International Baccalaureate Programme
Taylor – STEAM
Tuckahoe – Discovery Schoolyard

Middle Schools:

High Schools/Programs:

Student Enrichment

Example: Student enrichment includes experiences that expand learning beyond the classroom, such as mentoring, career exploration, tutoring, project-based learning, and exposure to real-world careers and skills through community partnerships.

Community Engagement

Example: Community engagement through Adopt a School builds meaningful partnerships between schools events, sponsoring initiatives, organizing community events, fostering volunteers and partnerships.

School Support

Example: School support provides classroom supplies, books, instructional resources, event sponsorships, and technical support to enhance learning environments and student experiences.

Staff Appreciation

Example: Staff appreciation supports and recognizes APS staff through breakfast or lunch events, providing staff resources, offering employee benefits or discounts, and celebrating their contributions within the community.

School Beautification

Example: School beautification provides resources or services such as painting or landscaping, sponsoring projects like garden improvements or campus clean-ups, and organizing fund drives to support new equipment or enhancements.

Found a school or schools you are interested in adopting?

Adopt!