Dental care is health care. So proud of our partnership with SMILES who are providing dental care today to students at one of our APS School Board elementary schools. #OneTeamOneAPS #StudentWellbeing

Learning all about Hanukkah in Kindergarten Long Branch ES

If you're not feeling festive this season, that's okay ☃️ Help is always available if you or someone you know is struggling with #MentalHealth or substance use. ❄️ Help yourself and share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help

An inclusive classroom is a place where every learner feels safe, appreciated, and empowered to be their true selves. #LeadInclusion #TeacherTwitter #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders

Staff including Arabic teacher Ms Majid celebrated World Arabic Day Jefferson IBMYP yesterday

Thank you to our incredible APS principals for your dedication to students and staff. Your care and leadership make a difference every day. We’re so fortunate to have you! Happy Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week! 🎉👏

The The White House & U.S. National Science Foundation has announced that our very own Gerri Maskelony of Arlington Career Center is a recipient of the 2025 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Proud of you, Gerry! APS Math Office Francisco Durán, Ed.D. Arlington Public Schools ACC_MATHEMATICS

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/

Register to join us at our in-person Teacher Job Fair on March 15, 2025!

Shriver Scholars, faculty, and staff had a great time at the Cultural Awareness Fair. Eunice Kennedy Shriver Program

What a surprise and honor to be recognized as an Arlington Public Schools All Star! I am fortunate to be part of an amazing team, Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and have the opportunity to do such important work for this community. Thank you Dr. Tyrone Byrd & Francisco Durán, Ed.D.! #OneTeamOneAPS

Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 🌟 Watch this video featuring Gunston students and alumni, and see how his message of equality, justice, and peace continues to inspire our community, especially the youth. Arlington Public Schools @CRJEducation youtube.com/watch?v=u_ATQi…

On this day in 1959, four African American students, Ronald Deskins, Michael Jones, Lance Newman, and Gloria Thompson, were admitted to Stratford Junior High School.  Stratford Junior High School in Arlington, Virginia was the first public school in Virginia to desegregate.

APS proudly kicks off Black History Month! This year’s theme, African Americans and Labor, honors the vital contributions of Black workers. Follow #APSBlackHistory & join us at the Feb. 13 School Board meeting as we celebrate “Models of Excellence” students! #OneTeamOneAPS

Happy National School Counseling Week! Thank you, School Counselors, for all that you do to support students, families and staff every day! APS Office of Student Services Arlington Public Schools

Don't delay! Sign up NOW for free Digital Skills Training Classes in English & Spanish on 2/18-2/20 at ARL Mill. Register now via buff.ly/3Ckqxo6 or call 703-228-3536. #DigitalSkills #freetraining #BilingualClasses #arlingtonva Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council @arlingtonDHS

📢 Gunston Celebrates Black History Month! 🎉 Join us on February 20, 2025 for an evening of celebration with: 🌟 Theme: Afrofuturistic Visionaries 🎭 Student Performances 🎶 Prince Tribute Band 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Location: Gunston MS Arlington Public Schools @CRJEducation

Thank you to the men and women that are outside in all weather conditions, making sure that Arlington Public School’s students make it to and from school safely. Your care and dedication to transportation safety deserves to be recognized, today and every day!

This month marks the 66th anniversary of the desegregation of Arlington Public Schools. This video features 2 of the 4 original students who first attended Stratford Jr High, Michael Jones and Ronald “Ronnie” Deskins. Watch the Full Documentary  youtube.com/watch?v=eCdo9Q…

APS is transitioning to Bluesky as our primary platform for updates. Follow me there: aps-dei-specialist.bsky.social This account will remain open, but I will no longer post updates here.