@apsva.us School & Community Relations staff wear purple in support of military-connected students. #PurpleUp #APSMOMC #MonthOfTheMitaryChild #OneTeamOneAPS

Principal Duncan and staff @wl.apsva.us show off their colors for #PurpleUp Day in support of military-connected students. @apsva.us #MOMC #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #OneTeamOneAPS

Booming energy @swanson.apsva.us with US Marines Drill Team performing for a full auditorium on #PurpleUp Day. @apsva.us #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #APSMOMC #OneSchoolOneAPS

Love how Swanson students filled the auditorium with so much energy and support for their classmates!

Today I got to read to Ms. Torres’ wonderful class @barrettaps.bsky.social for #WomenHistoryMonth @drgabyrivas.bsky.social #KWBpride #EveryAPSstudent #OneTeamOneAPS @apsva.us

¡Muchas felicidades! Qué orgullo, muy merecido.

Congratulations, Dr. Sullivan!

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A huge shout out to all school social workers!

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We appreciate our amazing volunteers and partners! @barrettaps.bsky.social @drsullivan.bsky.social @kwbarrettpta.bsky.social #APSisAwesome

In support of #PublicSchoolsWeek, share one thing you love about @apsva.us!

Nominate a great APS volunteer by 3/13!

Do you know an outstanding APS volunteer who goes above and beyond? 🌟 The SB is accepting nominations for the 2026 Honored Citizen Award! Recognize someone who exemplifies our core values & makes a big impact across APS. Submit your nomination by March 13! Learn more: www.apsva.us/arlington-sc...

Reading to bright PreK students @drew.apsva.us for #BlackHistoryMonth is a wonderful treat! 👏 #APSBHM #OneTeamOneAPS #EveryAPSstudent #APSisAwesome @apsva.us @suptduran.apsva.us @apsvaschoolbd.bsky.social

Arlington Measuring Community Satisfaction in County Services Arlington County is conducting its seventh Countywide, statistically valid community survey to understand the community’s satisfaction with County services and programs, as well as overall perceptions...

Arlington is conducting a survey to understand the community’s satisfaction with County services and programs. Zilo is reaching out via direct mail, email, and social media. If you receive the survey, please take a few minutes to complete it -- your response matters. More: https://bit.ly/4tLYLGY

2026 Feel the Heritage Festival Arlington's 31st annual Feel the Heritage Festival will be held on Sat., Feb. 21, 2025 from noon-5 p.m. at Charles Drew Community Center.

Mark your calendar for the Feel the Heritage Festival — a joyful gathering for all ages to celebrate culture, history, and community at Charles Drew Community Center on Feb. 21! Reserve your spot today! www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-feel-the-heritage...

Children and Youth Well-being Plan Network In-Person Meeting We are in-person for our February Meeting The purpose of the Children and Youth Well-Being Network is to create the vision and roadmap for the community wide plan. This will...

Join the Children and Youth Well-Being Network In-Person Meeting on Feb. 24 as we create a County-wide plan to address Children and Youth Well-Being. All Arlington youth & adults, service providers, community organizations & business owners are welcome! https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/16252428

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Happy Lunar New Year!

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At tonight’s School Board meeting, we recognized Black History Month—a time to honor the achievements, history, and contributions of Black Americans—with the honor of hearing the incredibly talented Gunston MS choir perform the Black National Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing".

Nominate a Teen today!

Reading to young students for #BlackHistoryMonth @barrettaps.bsky.social is a special treat! 👏 @drgabyrivas.bsky.social #kwbpride #EveryAPSstudent

Students

True Ground resident services staff

Today we kick off “Cardinals @ The Grove,” a wonderful afterschool club for @abingdon.apsva.us students. This new partnership pairs @trueground.bsky.social & @apsva.us with amazing #communityvolunteers to support students! @suptduran.apsva.us #EveryAPSstudent #TrueGround #ApsPartnerships

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Aspire table

ANV table

Marty Rodgers & family

Honoring Dr. MLK Jr. on MLK Day of Service @wl.apsva.us hosted by @volunteerarlington.bsky.social @apsva.us @apsvaschoolbd.bsky.social #CivicEngagement #Leadership #Impact

MLK program

Gunston step dancers

Brian Stockton awardee

Wonderful MLK Jr Tribute tonight @wakefield.apsva.us, with @gunston.apsva.us & Howard Gospel Choir student performers, justice award for @apsva.us Chief of Staff Brian Stockton & much more!

APS is seeking volunteers to mentor and support students during hands-on projects. Ideal volunteers are flexible, patient, and comfortable supporting students with diverse language needs.
📅Thursdays 4:15–6:15 p.m. from Jan 22 – May 14, 2026
📞 Interested? Contact dawn.smith@apsva.us or 703-228-2581.

🙌🏼 📚 Ashlawn Elementary School has introduced a wonderful new initiative in collaboration with Sunrise Senior Living that brings generations together through the love of reading. Weekly, residents from Sunrise, visit kindergarten classrooms to share stories, laugh, and their passion for learning.

A bright yellow graphic with a text message saying, "Thank you! Thank you APS principals for everything you do!" Above the text, two hands form a heart shape.

It is Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week. Help us thank the amazing leaders who support our students and staff every day.

✉️ Send a free eGreeting: www.apsva.us/post/celebrating-virgini...

#PrincipalsAppreciationWeek #OneTeamOneAPS

Option Schools and Programs - Arlington Public Schools Home Option Schools and Programs Option Schools and Programs APS offers an array of "option school" programs as alternatives to designated neighborhood schools. Interested families/students must complete an online application during the application win...

Deadline today at 4 p.m.❗Applications for APS Options Schools, Programs and Transfers for the 2026-27 school year close today, Jan. 16. Apply now! www.apsva.us/school-options