Thank you Dr. Duran @suptduran.apsva.us for visiting and engaging with us today!

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).

Let's celebrate Mr. Welch, for National Assistant Principals Week! We are lucky to have Mr. Welch at Drew and serving our school community in countless ways. #APWeek #AssistantPrincipalsWeek

Join us in celebrating Mrs. Dora Sue Black for National School Librarian Day (April 4th). Thank you for inspiring curiosity, encouraging imagination, and opening doors to endless possibilities. Click ❤️ to show your appreciation. #thankalibrarian #schoollibrarianday2026

🧊🌊🧪 Exploring bodies of water in the Dragon's den! Our 3rd-grade scientists are engaged and thriving with Ms. Riddick and Ms. Hasberry's parallel teaching model and Kagan strategies.

From Students to Storytellers: Inside Dragon News Network at Charles R. Drew Elementary At Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary, students are stepping into the world of media through the Dragon News Network (DNN), designed for 4th and 5th graders.

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🎥✨ We want to hear from YOU!

APS invites you to share a 30-second video on what Arab American Heritage Month means to you.

Hold your phone horizontally and share your voice. A video will be featured at the April 16 School Board meeting.

Submit your video by March 26 https://bit.ly/4bNSCCT

Our leadership team traveled to Spotsylvania County for a powerful professional learning workshop From Intention to Impact: Instruction that Drives Student Achievement led by James Madison Univ. professor/best-selling author Dr. Almarode sponsored by the VA School Consortium for Learning (VaSCL).

Aquatics - Arlington Public Schools Home Aquatics Aquatics APS Aquatics provides instructional and recreational aquatic opportunities to residents of all ages by supporting a variety of activities that promote healthy water-friendly lifestyles, confidence, and comfort. Swim Day Camp – Mar...

CODE 3: All Arlington Public Schools schools and offices will close two hours early on Monday, March 16 due to potential severe weather. Essential staff should check with supervisors. All after-school, evening activities and Extended Day are canceled.

Shoutout to APS All Star Conor O’Rourke at Drew! Conor’s compassion, dedication and steady support help students thrive, especially during times of change. Thank you for being such a trusted presence. #APSAllStars #OneTeamOneAPS

March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate and honor the important contributions that women have made throughout history. March 8 is International Women’s Day, which is recognized around the world. Celebrate Women's History Month

Our Dragon News Network producers & hosts were thrilled to interview Veronica Ogbe, producer and host of Good Morning Washington on WJLA Channel 7 and learn from her experiences. Look out for our feature on Good Morning Washington soon! Thank you Ms. Riddick and Ms. Farrell for making this possible.

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This March, APS proudly celebrates Women’s History Month. The theme by the this year is is Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.

We encourage our APS community to engage with the diverse stories of women who have made history and those who continue to shine.

#WomensHistoryMonth

🍽📚 Our Dine In REaD Literacy Night was a success. Thank you to our families for joining us for an interactive literacy experience - stations, data talks, take home kits, conversation starters & more. Special thanks to our PTA, ZCO of AKA, FACE, & Staff donors. Kudos to Ms. Darden & 4th grade team!

aps all stars for february 2026

⭐ Meet our February 2026 APS All Stars ⭐

APS recognizes:

👏 Jennifer Taylor — Williamsburg
👏 Justin Robinson — Tuckahoe
👏 Jessica Berg — Campbell
👏 Conor O’Rourke — Charles R. Drew
👏 Nicholas Coleman — Syphax Education Center

Read more ↗️ https://bit.ly/4cc8gZC

#APSAllStars #OneTeamOneAPS

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

CODE 2: Due to the impending inclement weather, all APS schools and offices will open two hours late tomorrow, Mon, Feb. 23, 2026. We are continuing to monitor conditions overnight. Any changes to this status will be announced by 5 a.m.

More ➡️ https://bit.ly/3MZ5tIV

We're celebrating Public Schools Week next week! 🎉 APS is celebrating the people, partnerships and practices that make our schools and our community stronger every day. We want to hear from you. Share why you love APS! #APSisAwesome #OneTeamOneAPS #PublicSchoolsWeek

💫💫💫Congratulations! 
Maryam Pouresmaeil 25, Evin Rodriguez 25, Maria Parra 30, & Tenita Chapman 35 for their years of service. Thank you for your dedication.

Today Dr. Durán and the central office team recognized Conor O'Rourke as an APS All-Star for his dedication to our MIPA students.

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

Dr. Duran acknowledges the tremendous dedication and commitment demonstrated by our custodians during the snowstorm. We are eternally grateful to Ms. Isabel, Mr. Gerber, Ms. Blanca, Mr. Jose and Ms. Zoila for working in subzero weather ensuring our school grounds were ready to re-open.

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National School Counseling Week is Feb. 2-6. The theme of this year’s National School Counseling Week is “School Counselors Amplify Student Success.”

Please take a moment to recognize and celebrate the imperative work of our school counselors - Ms. "Mia" Williamson and Ms. Castromiller.
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All schools and offices will open on time Thu, Feb. 5 and Fri, Feb. 6, 2026.

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Due to persistent freezing temperatures and unsafe conditions, APS will remain closed on Mon, Feb 2, and we plan to open two-hours late on Tuesday. Some cleared areas have refrozen or been covered again by street plowing.

More ➡️ apsva.us/health-safety/emergency-alerts/

Code 1

CODE 1: All APS schools and offices will remain closed tomorrow, Thu, Jan. 29, 2026. Crews have been working hard to prepare schools to open as quickly and safely as possible.

Fri. remains a Grade Preparation Day. There is no school for students.

More ➡️ apsva.us/health-safety/emergency-alerts/

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/

Announcement from Arlington Public Schools indicating Code 1 Closed status, meaning all schools and offices are closed. The graphic includes symbols representing weather and school.

CODE 1: Due to the accumulation of ice and snow, all APS schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Tue, Jan. 27, 2026.

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

❄️ Share your snow day photos with us! Post them in the comments or share them here ➡️ https://form.jotform.com/260218289470157

#OneTeamOneAPS #APSisAwesome

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/