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April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to honor the APS military families and children for their resilience and strength as they support their service member(s).

At last night’s SB meeting, we recognized 3 Posse Scholars—recipients of a prestigious full-tuition leadership scholarship. Selected through a highly competitive process, they exemplify achievement, leadership & a strong commitment to their communities. Congratulations to these remarkable students!

🎉 Celebrating Pete Balas at @wakefield.apsva.us as a March APS All Star. His leadership, positivity and strong connections are building a culture of trust and high expectations. Thank you for making a difference every day. #APSAllStars #OneTeamOneAPS

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Hey, @apsva.us! It may no longer be random acts of kindness week but a special week shouldn't be needed if we focus on being kind every day! Take the extra step. Be a little extra kind. Be patient with someone struggling. It matters.

A group of people are sitting around an oval table in a small meeting room. Laptops, phones, and papers are on the table. Shelves with various items are in the background. Everyone appears to be engaged and smiling.

A person in a red and gray top stands in a hallway with green and yellow checkered flooring. Another person in a gray blazer, whose face is not visible, faces them. Above, a sign reads "Home of the Warriors."

A group of students is in a classroom setting with green walls. Some are seated at tables working on laptops, while others are engaged in conversation. A screen and educational posters are visible on the walls.

Excited to kick off my spring school visits at @wakefield.apsva.us! I joined an Instructional Coaching meeting, connected with a 2026 Posse Scholar and visited a classroom. So proud of the work happening here. 🎓 #OneTeamOneAPS #APSSuptVisits

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

Happy 100th Day Of School! ¡Estamos 100 días más inteligentes!

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Happy Lunar New Year!

One of the best!

Honoring Black History Month YouTube video by Arlington Educational Television

As we continue our Black History Month celebrations, watch this student-produced video as students and staff share what this month means to them. #APSisAwesome #APSBHM #OneTeamOneAPS

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As we approach Random Acts of Kindness Week, let's seek to be kind each day.

They stop traffic, start smiles and keep our streets safe. Happy Crossing Guard Appreciation Day! Today, and every day, we thank you for watching out for our most precious pedestrians.

Snow Removal Heroes YouTube video by Arlington Educational Television

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So thankful for the @apsfacilities.bsky.social staff everywhere who made the buildings ready for staff and students. I have the best custodial staff. @apsva.us @suptduran.apsva.us @asstsuptfo.bsky.social

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".

National School Counseling Week is Feb. 2-6! We appreciate our committed School Counselors in @apsva.us and all that they do to serve our students and families! @weareasca.bsky.social @dei-aps.bsky.social @apsstudentservices.bsky.social

Congratulations to the Kenmore Special Olympics team for absolutely rocking their game! 🎉👏

Our athletes showed teamwork, determination, and Cougar pride every step of the way. If you see them in the halls this week, please be sure to give them a fist bump to celebrate their hard work and success! 🐾

snow removal at aps

snow removal at aps

snow removal at aps

snow removal at aps

I visited several of our schools this week as our facilities and operations teams work to remove the snow and ice. I want to thank them for preparing our buildings for a safe return. Their dedication, professionalism and commitment to our community do not go unnoticed.

#OneTeamOneAPS #APSisAwesome

snow removal at aps

snow removal at aps

snow removal at aps

snow removal at aps

Visited our schools this week to check on snow and ice removal progress. Huge shoutout to our incredible crews working tirelessly around the clock! 🙌 Grateful for their dedication and hard work! ❄️💪 #CommunityHeroes #SafetyFirst #OneTeamOneAPS #APSisAwesome

student building a snowman on the ground

two students shoveling

student dressed from Frozen movie

Snow days bring out creativity and a lot of fun for our APS students ❄️📸
From snowmen to shovels, our community shares how students are spending this week so far.

👉 Explore the full gallery: https://www.apsva.us/post/fun-in-the-snow/

#APSisAwesome #OneTeamOneAPS

Code 1 CLOSED notification for all Arlington Public Schools and offices, displayed on a turquoise background with snowflake designs.

CODE 1: All APS schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Wed, Jan. 28, 2026. Freezing temperatures and icy roads, parking lots and sidewalks continue to make travel unsafe. Student and staff safety remains our top priority.

More ➡️ https://www.apsva.us/health-safety/emergency-alerts/

Today we observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor the memory of the 6 million Jewish victims and the millions of other victims of the Holocaust. We also pay tribute to the incredible resilience and strength of the survivors.

Logo of Arlington Public Schools in a circle, with text "CODE 1 CLOSED ALL SCHOOLS & OFFICES CLOSED" on a turquoise background with snowflake motifs.

CODE 1: Due to the winter storm, all APS schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Mon, Jan. 26, 2026.

More ➡️ https://www.apsva.us/health-safety/emergency-alerts/

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🌟 The @apsvaschoolbd.bsky.social celebrates 29 exceptional educators who have achieved or maintained their National Board Certification! 🎓 This gold standard of excellence honors their dedication and strengthens our schools.

More ➡️ https://bit.ly/4kefHl7

#NationalBoardCertified #OneTeamOneAPS

Illustration of a school lunch tray featuring a sandwich, carrot sticks, watermelon slices, a carton of milk, and utensils against a yellow background.

APS to provide free grab-and-go meals ahead of winter storm.

📆 Tomorrow, Fri, Jan. 23
⏰ 3 – 5 p.m.
📍 Thomas Jefferson Community Center, Door 12 (3501 2nd St. S.)

More ➡️ www.apsva.us/post/aps-to-provide-free...
#OneTeamOneAPS #APSisAwesome

Looking for a career where you can inspire, support, and grow?
Come to the APS Career Expo and discover how you can help shape the future of our students.

Meet our dedicated team and learn about open positions:

📅 Feb 7 | 📍 Wakefield HS
🔗 Scan to register by Feb 2!

Proud to work under the leadership of APS Chief of Staff Brian Stockton, who received the Justice in Action Award at Arlington County’s MLK Tribute—recognizing his impact for students and commitment to service, equity, and justice. @apsva.us @suptduran.apsva.us

Three individuals stand on stage at a Justice in Action event, smiling as the middle person holds a plaque. A screen behind them displays text that reads "Justice in Action, Brian Stockton" along with an image of the same person receiving the award.

APS Chief of Staff, Brian Stockton, was awarded the Justice in Action Award by Arlington County at the Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute. It honors his work as a change maker for students, reflecting Dr. King’s principles of service, equality, justice and shared purpose. #OneTeamOneAPS #MLKDay