📅 On June 19th, APS celebrates #Juneteenth, a national holiday marking the end of slavery in the U.S. This historic day began in Galveston, TX, in 1866. It became a federal holiday on June 17, 2021, and a permanent statewide holiday in Virginia in October 2020. #APSisAwesome

We love seeing our Bolts working hard!

This all sounds very familiar. Mr. McGuire is such a valued part of our community every day!

See you next week! First day of school is Monday! We’ll see you on the blacktop and field at 8:40 am #apsback2school

Welcome Back! We are excited to see our Bolts this morning! #APSBack2School #oneteamoneaps

Due to the excessive heat advisory in effect for Arlington on Wed, Aug. 28, 2024, there will be no outdoor recess or other outdoor activities during school hours and during Extended Day. Athletic practices and other after-school athletic activities will also be moved indoors.

🎵 Calling all 4th & 5th graders! Join ASFS Instrumental Music and embark on a musical journey! 🎺🎻 Learn an instrument, develop skills, and have fun! Commitment forms due Sept 11th. Questions? Contact Ms. Shine. #ASFSMusic #InstrumentalLearning

Arlington Public Schools After the first week of school, enjoy a wonderful Labor Day weekend!

On this day, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Let us reflect on the impact of that day and honor the resilience and unity that continue to define our nation.

22 years ago we were gifted this #911memorialtree It was slightly damaged last year, but is demonstrating the same resiliency as our nation as she continues to grow and heal. #neverforget

We’re at Elementary Back-to-School Nights! Tonight, we are at Drew. Remember to complete your Back-to-School Packet so APS has current info for you. Visit: apsva.us/registration/o…

It was a joy visiting staff and students at Arl. Science Focus today. Students were engaging in robotics in Investigation Station, art, music and more. I also spent time talking with our Bilingual Family Specialist. Thank you to the ASFA staff for your dedication to supporting every

Today, we honor and thank all veterans for their service and sacrifice. Your courage and dedication inspire our students and our entire APS community. To all those who have served, we are deeply grateful. #VeteransDay

Please join SEPTA & the ASFS Special Education team for a parent coffee on Thursday, 11/21 @ 8:15-9am. If you need childcare, see the flyer for more details! Arl. Science Focus

Thank you ASFS Community for a VERY successful Kidsgiving Coat Drive!! Arl. Science Focus

The application window for APS lotteries for all PreK-12 option schools, programs, and transfers closes next Friday, January 24, 2025. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore options for your student's education! For more details, visit: apsva.us/school-options/

❄️ Due to the cold weather advisory for the morning, all APS schools will open two hours late tomorrow, Wed, Jan. 22, 2025. ❄️ All 12-month employees should report on time. Read More: apsva.us/health-safety/…

Applications for the 2025 Honored Citizens are currently open. The SB seeks to acknowledge individuals who have made exceptional voluntary contributions to APS schools each year. We encourage you to nominate outstanding community members for this prestigious award.

Reminder! Support ASFS today and enjoy a delicious meal from immigrantfood.com Thank you Immigrant Food !! Arl. Science Focus

We’re moving! APS is transitioning to Bluesky as our primary platform for updates. Follow us there for the latest news: bsky.app/profile/apsva.…. This account will remain open, but we will no longer post updates here.