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

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

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

Gunston School Principal and Purple Star POC

Gunston Military connected families

First time Purple Star School sign

Army SOL, Expo 2026 CEO, Gunston staff and APS leadership

Military family social hour @gunston.apsva.us connects students & staff with families and community leaders in support of @apsva.us #PurpleStarSchool #EveryAPSstudent #APSisAwesome

What a great week when I get to read to @apsva.us students @barrettaps.bsky.social to celebrate the holidays! #EveryAPSstudent #APSisAwesome #APSReads

Excited about @apsva.us 2025-26 School Year Focus Areas. Together we can tackle every challenge. @apsvaschoolbd.bsky.social @apsstudentservices.bsky.social #APSac2025 #APSisAwesome #EveryAPSstudent

Ready for takeoff! Leadership & Empathy are in our carry-on bags for 2025-26 school year @apsva.us APSac2025 #APSisAwesome #EveryAPSstudent

Congrats to all @apsva.us graduates! @achs-aps.bsky.social students have gone above & beyond to get here w the loving support of your teachers & administrators. #EveryAPSstudent

Celebrating APS All Stars: May 2025 - Arlington Public Schools Meet five exceptional team members whose dedication, positivity and impact earned them recognition as our May APS All Stars.

Shout-out to our May #APSAllStars!

⭐ Adora Aldana (Syphax)
⭐ Jennifer Everdale (Barcroft)
⭐ Keri Cushanick (Tuckahoe)
⭐ Jenn Hauver (ACHS)
⭐ Tuong Truong (Swanson)

These staff members go above & beyond every day!
#APSisAwesome #OneTeamOneAPS #EveryAPSstudent

Author visit with Ellen Oh at Carlin Springs Elementary.

Our 4th & 5th graders had an unforgettable experience today with author Ellen Oh! Her powerful discussions on identity & culture sparked deep conversations and inspired our students. A huge thank you to RIF of NOVA for donating Ellen’s books, allowing each student to take one home! #EveryAPSstudent

Very Asian Foundation volunteers at Carlin Springs on April 28, 2025.

Very Asian Foundation volunteers at Carlin Springs on April 28, 2025.

Very Asian Foundation volunteers at Carlin Springs on April 28, 2025.

Very Asian Foundation volunteers at Carlin Springs on April 28, 2025.

A big thank you to the volunteers from the Very Asian Foundation for bringing your talents, stories, and personal touch to today’s classroom visits! Your interactions with our students were truly inspiring and helped make our AAPI Celebration kick-off unforgettable. #AAPI #EveryAPSstudent

Very Asian Foundation volunteers at Carlin Springs, April 28, 2025.

Very Asian Foundation volunteers at Carlin Springs, April 28, 2025.

Very Asian Foundation volunteers at Carlin Springs, April 28, 2025.

A huge thank you to the amazing volunteers from the Very Asian Foundation & Avalon Bay who joined us today for the kick-off of our month-long AAPI Celebration! Your stories & support made a lasting impact on our students. #AAPI #EveryAPSstudent

We wear purple to celebrate military students! @suptduran.apsva.us @jdspainsr.bsky.social @dulceaps.bsky.social #PurpleUp #MCEC #MonthoftheMilitaryChild
#EveryAPSstudent
#OneTeamOneAPS

Students and two adults sit around a blue and red table engaged in discussion. The classroom is bright and cheerful with posters and bookshelves in the background.

A group of 5th grade students and two adults, including the superintendent, sit around a colorful rectangular table having a conversation in a classroom. A sign on the wall behind them says “BRAVING.”

The superintendent and a staff member stand smiling with a group of 5th grade students in front of a “BRAVING” bulletin board.

Pre-K students sit on the carpet in the library watching a staff member read aloud from a book titled Two New Birds by Cindy Derby, displayed on a large screen.

My last school visit for spring was to Innovation. I met with fifth graders to hear about their favorite parts of school, what they’ve learned this year and what they’re most excited about in middle school. I also stopped by the library to see PreK students in action. #OneTeamOneAPS #EveryAPSstudent

A staff member sits with a student at a desk using a blue tablet device for communication in a classroom setting.

A teacher in a red Elmo outfit leads a lesson on the seasons using a screen at the front of the classroom. The superintendent and another staff member observe while students, some using wheelchairs, participate.

Multiple students and staff work together at desks across the classroom. Some students are reading with support, others using assistive devices.

A student stands beside a bright yellow wall and recycling bin, checking attendance with a clipboard outside a classroom labeled “Art.”

Enjoyed spending time at Shriver today! Students were exploring the seasons, diving into some fun March Madness-themed reading and even helping with daily routines like attendance. So much joy and learning in every corner. #OneTeamOneAPS #EveryAPSstudent

April is Month of the Military Child. Wear purple this Friday, Apr 11 for Purple Up Day! #PurpleUp #EveryAPSstudent

A group of HB Woodlawn high school students sit around a circular table with the superintendent, engaged in a thoughtful conversation in a cozy, decorated office with student artwork on the walls.

A wider view of the HB Woodlawn student meeting shows students seated on a couch and chairs while a staff member speaks. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming.

The superintendent and five HB Woodlawn students participate in a roundtable discussion about their school experience, surrounded by posters, photos and school memorabilia on the walls.

I had a great conversation with students at HB Woodlawn! We talked about why they chose HB, their goals after graduation and the strong connections they’ve built with their TAs. Grateful for their honesty and insight. #OneTeamOneAPS #EveryAPSstudent

RIF week at Carlin Springs, April 2025

RIF week at Carlin Springs, April 2025

RIF week at Carlin Springs, April 2025

RIF week at Carlin Springs, April 2025

It’s RIF Week at Carlin Springs! 📚✨ Sponsored by RIF of NOVA, students are enjoying read-alouds from special visitors and exploring a fantastic selection of brand-new books! Every student gets to take one home to add to their own library. #EveryAPSstudent @readwithrif.bsky.social

Superintendent Dr. Durán interacts with a student holding an apple wired to other materials, while other students and a teacher assist with the circuit experiment in a bright, immersive science classroom.

A teacher gives instructions on using Makey Makey technology to a group of engaged students seated on the floor, with a colorful and interactive presentation projected behind him.

Four students work together at a black table in a science-themed classroom with aquatic-patterned flooring. They are using laptops and materials as part of a hands-on science activity.

Students in Ms. McGhee’s first-grade class sit at their desks using tablets and materials while the teacher supports them in a lesson on the solar system. The room is colorful and filled with student work.

I had a wonderful time exploring classrooms at Arlington Science Focus School today! I visited Ms. McGhee’s first-grade class and Mr. B and Ms. Ellis’s fifth-grade science class. I enjoyed seeing curiosity, creativity and discovery in action! #OneTeamOneAPS #EveryAPSstudent

🌸🎉 What an amazing turnout for our first open house, "Spring into Langston"! We're thrilled to see our community come out and show such fantastic support. Thank you for making this event a success! Here’s to many more moments together! #EngageAPS #EveryAPSStudent

Soon to be teacher of MIPA

Showcasing the March Madness reading challenge

Lunchtime

Student who is a published author

I finished today’s visits at Arlington Traditional School connecting with students at lunch, extraordinary teachers, and assistants prepping to be teachers. The school goes the extra mile to ensure every student is included and challenged to be their best! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ #OneTeamOneAPS #EveryAPSstudent

IB collaborative planning team meeting

I joined the IB collaborative planning team meeting today at Washington-Liberty HS and met with the attendance team on strategies to keep our students in school. Thank you to the phenomenon team!
#OneTeamOneAPS #EveryAPSstudent

DHMS

Students welcoming 5th grade visitors

Students sharing projects

Financial literacy class

I had a great morning at Dorothy Hamm visiting financial literacy class and seeing students share their progress in reading and writing. The cheerleaders prepared a warm phoenix welcome for incoming 5th graders! #OneTeamOneAPS #EveryAPSstudent

All Kids Bike and HRD kick off event on March 27, 2025.

All Kids Bike and HRD kick off event on March 27, 2025.

All Kids Bike and HRD kick off event on March 27, 2025.

All Kids Bike and HRD kick off event on March 27, 2025.

Teaching kids how to ride bikes is so much more than just fun—it builds confidence, balance, and independence! 🏆 We’re thrilled to have 24 Strider Bikes at Carlin Springs, thanks to @AllKidsBike and HDR, to give our kindergarteners a head start! #EveryAPSstudent

All Kids Bike Kick off event at Carlin Springs on March 27, 2025.

All Kids Bike Kick off event at Carlin Springs on March 27, 2025.

All Kids Bike Kick off event at Carlin Springs on March 27, 2025.

All Kids Bike Kick off event at Carlin Springs on March 27, 2025.

Big thanks to @AllKidsBike and their sponsor, HRD, for providing 24 Strider Bikes to Carlin Springs! 🚲 These bikes will help our kindergarteners build essential skills and confidence. A shoutout to the HRD volunteers who made the March 27 kick-off ceremony a success! #EveryAPSstudent

Meeting the attendance team!

Students learning

Students doing fractions

My first school visit of the day was Claremont. I had a wonderful visit to classrooms to see dual language immersion instruction in action. One highlight was meeting the attendance team about strategies for ensuring every student knows we want to see them in school.
#OneTeamOneAPS #EveryAPSstudent

Speaking with 5th graders at Escuela Key

Observing an art class with 1st graders

Observing a phonics lesson

With 5th graders

My spring visits took me to Escuela Key this morning where I sat in on a 1st grade Collaborative Learning Team (CLT), spoke to 5th graders who advocated for more Spanish instruction in PE, observed at 4th grade phonics lesson and visited an art class. #OneTeamOneAPS #EveryAPSStudent

This morning, I stopped by Langston and had the opportunity to talk to students about what they like about Langston. They all say their grades are better and they love the teachers and the environment. #OneTeamOneAPS #EveryAPSStudent

5th graders teaching the Superintendent about electricity

Working through a 4th grade math problem

5th graders learning about Jacob Lawrence and the great migration

Ms Pert’s social studies class

My final stop today brought me to Glebe where I sat in on a social studies class, learned about electricity, worked on a 4th grade math problem and learned about the great migration. #OneTeamOneAPS #EveryAPSStudent