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APS is a diverse and inclusive school community, committed to academic excellence and integrity. #APSisAwesome #OneTeamOneAPS

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Arlington Public Schools@apsva.us · 2w ago

📊 APS Schools Show Continued Progress! The Virginia Department of Education has released its final school accountability results and all APS schools remain fully accredited. These results reflect progress and highlight opportunities to strengthen support for every student. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4j78ip7

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Arlington Public Schools@apsva.us · last mo.

Welcome to APS, Heidi Vega! The Board has appointed Heidi as the new Assistant Superintendent of School and Community Relations. She brings extensive experience in public education communications, community engagement, media relations and organizational leadership. Congratulations, Heidi!

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Arlington Public Schools@apsva.us · last mo.

Yorktown High School is currently experiencing a power outage affecting internet and phone service. APS is working with Dominion Energy to restore power. For immediate assistance, call 703-228-8000 and press option 9.

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Arlington Public Schools@apsva.us · last mo.

APS schools and offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 21, in observance of Yom Kippur. We wish all members of the APS community who observe Yom Kippur a meaningful day of reflection.

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Arlington Public Schools@apsva.us · last mo.

📅 Schedule Update: The Thu, Sept. 24 School Board meeting will begin at 8:30 p.m. to allow Board members to attend Back-to-School Night activities earlier that evening. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.

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Arlington Public Schools@apsva.us · last mo.

Thank you to the students, families and staff who joined us for last night’s APS AI Roundtable at Wakefield High School. Your thoughtful questions, experiences and perspectives will help inform our continued work around AI guidance, learning and implementation in APS.

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Arlington Public Schools@apsva.us · last mo.

🎉 Hispanic Heritage Month begins today! Through Oct. 15, APS celebrates the cultures, histories, traditions and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities across our schools and Arlington. We look forward to sharing celebrations from across APS! ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! ❤️

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Arlington Public Schools@apsva.us · last mo.

⚠️ Power Outage Update: Gunston MS and Oakridge ES are without power due to widespread outages. Students are safe at school. Lunch is being provided. Both schools remain open and plan to dismiss on time. Phone lines are down. Call 703-228-8000, option 9, to reach either school.

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Arlington Public Schools@apsva.us · last mo.

Twenty-five years later, 9/11 remains deeply connected to Arlington. In a new WAMU story, members of the APS community reflect on that day, its impact on our schools and how we help a new generation understand and remember. 🎧 More: https://bit.ly/4cIc44h

9/11 rattled Arlington Public Schools. 25 years later, it’s 'history'

For Arlington Public Schools, 9/11 hit especially close to home. Many teachers and students had loved ones in the Pentagon, where 184 of 2,977 victims were killed. But 25 years later, students have no...

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Arlington Public Schools@apsva.us · last mo.

Today, APS remembers the lives lost on September 11, 2001. At 9:37 a.m., the time Flight 77 struck the Pentagon 25 years ago, we invite our community to observe a moment of silence. We remember those we lost and honor all who responded with courage, compassion and care.

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Arlington Public Schools@apsva.us · 2mo ago

📅 The Arlington School Board’s September schedule is available! Upcoming Board meetings are Sept. 10 and 24, with work sessions, Open Office Hours and advisory council meetings also scheduled throughout the month. View the full schedule and meeting details: https://bit.ly/4cp5vn7

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Arlington Public Schools@apsva.us · 2mo ago

📅 Calendar Update: The Board has approved changes to the 2026-27 elementary parent-teacher conference schedule. In Oct. and March, elementary students will now have a full school day Wednesday, early release Thursday and no school Friday for parent-teacher conferences. More: https://bit.ly/4qL7rMm

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Arlington Public Schools@apsva.us · 2mo ago

Day 1 is officially in the books, APS! From first-day hellos to new classrooms, new routines and plenty of smiles, it was a pretty great way to start the 2026-27 school year. APS, we want to hear from you: What was the best part of your first day?

Arlington, VA School Board@apsvaschoolbd.bsky.social · 2mo ago

School Board members were out at schools this morning, welcoming students back! 🎒📚 It was great to see the excitement as we kicked off a new school year. Wishing all our students, families, teachers, and staff a wonderful 2026-27 year ahead! 💙

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Arlington Public Schools@apsva.us · 2mo ago

New 2025-26 Standards of Learning (SOL) results show APS pass rates improved in four of five subject areas, with APS outperforming VA averages in all 5. APS also ranks among the top 20% of Virginia school divisions in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science and History. More: https://bit.ly/4xrZxu0

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