There’s something about the first week of school that brings back memories. First-day outfits. New backpacks. Fresh notebooks. Fresh haircuts. For today’s Throwback Thursday for the grown-ups: What do YOU remember most about your own first days of school? #APSBack2School #ThrowbackThursday

📅 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

📅 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

📵 Phones off. Learning on. A reminder for the new school year: APS students are expected to keep cell phones and other personal devices off and away from bell to bell. Learn more about the APS cell phone policy and what families need to know: https://bit.ly/46ymShF #APSB2S2026 #APSisAwesome

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?

Happy First Day of School to @apsva.us ! The 2026–27 school year is officially underway! We loved seeing so many excited faces this morning as students, teachers & staff arrived for a year of learning & new beginnings. 📓🍎 ✨Have a fantastic school year!✨

Welcome back, @apsva.us! #APSB2S2026 #APSisAwesome #OneTeamOneAPS

Dr. Francisco Durán@suptduran.apsva.us · 4d ago

Back to school! We kicked off the 2026–27 school year at the new, state-of-the-art Grace Hopper Center with students, staff, school board & county officials and our local media partners. What an exciting way to begin a new year in APS! #APSB2S2026 #APSisAwesome #OneTeamOneAPS

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! 💙

A few more snapshots 📸 from today’s first-day school visits! 📚 Our SB members loved seeing students, staff, and families back on campus and helping kick off another great school year. 🍎

School Board members were at the opening of the new Grace Hopper building this morning, welcoming students to their new school! 🏫📚 What an exciting way to start the school year in a brand-new space. 💙

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

⚠️ Weather Alert: Arlington County is under a Tornado Watch through 10 p.m. today. Severe storms, damaging winds and heavy rain are possible this afternoon and evening. Please stay weather aware, use caution when traveling and be prepared to seek shelter if a warning is issued. Stay safe, APS.

Bus schedules are coming TOMORROW! Ready to find out your student’s bus information? Bus route schedules will be available in ParentVUE beginning Thu, Aug. 20. But first: Have you completed your Back-to-School Packet? Packet first. Bus information next. More ↗️ https://bit.ly/4gkoGPM

The Back-to-School Packet is OPEN! It is time to get ready for the new school year! Families can now log in to ParentVUE to complete the Back-to-School Packet and review the Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook. More ↗️ https://bit.ly/3UHdHsy

We hope your family has enjoyed taking time this summer to read, explore, create & discover together. This week's menu includes nature walks, math challenges, storytelling, creative projects & more. Visit www.apsva.us/summer-learning for one last collection of summer activities. #APSSummerLearning

⚠️ Power Outage: Yorktown, Williamsburg, Tuckahoe and Discovery are experiencing a power outage affecting power, internet service and phone lines. For immediate assistance reaching these schools, call 703-228-8000 and press option 9. We will continue to monitor. Thank you.

This week's APS Summer Learning Menu features activities that encourage students to imagine, create and discover. Visit a local museum, solve real-world math challenges, create shadow art or design an animal perfectly adapted to its environment. ↗️ www.apsva.us/summer-learning #APSSummerLearning

Every adventure begins with curiosity. This week's APS Summer Learning Menu features neighborhood number walks, shadow explorations, family history timelines and puppet shows. Discover fun learning activities at www.apsva.us/summer-learning.

Congratulations to Washington-Liberty sophomore Gleb Kasyan on earning Honorable Mention in the VSBA Student Essay Contest! Gleb was one of only two students statewide recognized for his essay, “Rooted in Public Education.” Watch: https://youtu.be/Vvk-BMdeDeQ

Congratulations to Washington-Liberty rising senior Solomon Brosnan, the 2026 USA Fencing Division III Men’s Épée national champion! After just three years in the sport, Solomon earned his first national title and represented APS with excellence. 🤺🏆 #OneTeamOneAPS #APSisAwesome

Congratulations to Discovery Elementary teacher Samantha Tramack on making barbershop history! 🎶 On July 4, her quartet, GQ, became the first all-female group to win the Barbershop Harmony Society International Quartet Championship. Congrats! #OneTeamOneAPS

Congratulations to our July Summer School #APSAllStars! ⭐️ Jonathan Allen ⭐️ Karen Miller ⭐️ Lisa Lee ⭐️ Michael Slobodnjak ⭐️ Stephanie McIntyre Their leadership, compassion, teamwork and dedication helped everyone thrive this summer. Read more ↗️ apsva.us/post/meet-our-july-2026-aps-all-stars/

Where will curiosity take you this week? This week's APS Summer Learning Menu investigates friction, practices map-reading skills, explores probability, and creates artwork inspired by perspective and texture. Visit www.apsva.us/summer-learning to discover this week's activities.

APS is monitoring the potential for severe weather this afternoon and evening. Summer programming and school operations will continue as scheduled at this time. If you plan to visit a school or APS office, please call ahead before traveling. Stay weather aware and travel safely.

This week's APS Summer Learning Menu is now available! Activities include creating a pretend store, discovering how plants produce oxygen, interviewing a family member about their childhood & designing a family fitness plan. Visit www.apsva.us/summer-learning! #APSSummerLearning

Due to today's Code Purple Air Quality Alert, all APS-sponsored outdoor activities will be moved indoors or canceled. Families should check with their event organizer or school contact for updates regarding specific activities.

Helmet hair? We don't care. Helmet hair fades. Safe memories last. Before every ride: • Snug fit • Level on your head • Buckled every time Show your style and protect your brain during your next adventure. #RollSmartAPS

Due to the forecast for dangerously high temperatures and heat index values, all APS-sponsored outdoor activities are canceled on Wed, July 15 & 16. Participants and families should contact their activity or program coordinator directly with questions. More apsva.us/health-safety/emergency-alerts/

The Arlington School Board has selected Miranda Turner as Chair and Kathleen Clark as Vice Chair for 2026-27. Their terms begin immediately and continue through June 30, 2027. Read more: https://bit.ly/4vd7qBz

The @apsvaschoolbd.bsky.social has unanimously approved a four-year renewal of @suptduran.apsva.us's contract, extending his leadership through 2030. The renewal provides continuity as APS continues advancing its Strategic Plan and building on student success. Read more ↗️ https://bit.ly/4vTbKXX