Arlington, VA School Board
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MISSION
To ensure all students learn and thrive in safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments.
To ensure all students learn and thrive in safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments.
Feb. is SB Appreciation Month. Schools & communities will recognize almost 800 elected and appointed SB members throughout VA for their service & dedication to public education. We will be highlighting our SB throughout the month.
Read more about our SB members: www.apsva.us/arlington-sc...
Read more about our SB members: www.apsva.us/arlington-sc...
About the School Board - Arlington Public Schools
Arlington School Board is composed of five members who serve overlapping four-year terms. Terms commence on January 1 of the year following the election. Arlington Public Schools is governed by... Rea...
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February 2, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Feb. is SB Appreciation Month. Schools & communities will recognize almost 800 elected and appointed SB members throughout VA for their service & dedication to public education. We will be highlighting our SB throughout the month.
Read more about our SB members: www.apsva.us/arlington-sc...
Read more about our SB members: www.apsva.us/arlington-sc...
Tonight at the school board meeting, we recognized 29 exceptional teachers who earned National Board Certification 🎉👏
This is no small feat—thank you for your dedication, expertise, and the impact you make on our students every day. Our schools are better because of you. 💙📚
This is no small feat—thank you for your dedication, expertise, and the impact you make on our students every day. Our schools are better because of you. 💙📚
January 23, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Tonight at the school board meeting, we recognized 29 exceptional teachers who earned National Board Certification 🎉👏
This is no small feat—thank you for your dedication, expertise, and the impact you make on our students every day. Our schools are better because of you. 💙📚
This is no small feat—thank you for your dedication, expertise, and the impact you make on our students every day. Our schools are better because of you. 💙📚
Happy Virginia Principal Appreciation Week! 💙
Thank you to our principals for your leadership, dedication, and tireless commitment to students, staff, and families. Your work makes a difference every single day—we are grateful for all that you do.
Thank you to our principals for your leadership, dedication, and tireless commitment to students, staff, and families. Your work makes a difference every single day—we are grateful for all that you do.
January 14, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Happy Virginia Principal Appreciation Week! 💙
Thank you to our principals for your leadership, dedication, and tireless commitment to students, staff, and families. Your work makes a difference every single day—we are grateful for all that you do.
Thank you to our principals for your leadership, dedication, and tireless commitment to students, staff, and families. Your work makes a difference every single day—we are grateful for all that you do.
One of the consent items at this evening’s School Board meeting was the signing of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Arlington School Administrators (ASA) signed by both Superintendent and Dr. Pam Farrell, President of ASA.
December 19, 2025 at 4:36 AM
One of the consent items at this evening’s School Board meeting was the signing of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Arlington School Administrators (ASA) signed by both Superintendent and Dr. Pam Farrell, President of ASA.
We recognized our outgoing School Board member, Mary Kadera, at her final School Board meeting. Thank you, Mary, for your dedicated service and all you have done for the APS community.
December 19, 2025 at 4:14 AM
We recognized our outgoing School Board member, Mary Kadera, at her final School Board meeting. Thank you, Mary, for your dedicated service and all you have done for the APS community.
We were honored to enjoy a winter performance by the Yorktown Choral, who serenaded everyone present at this evening’s School Board meeting with wonderful seasonal cheer. ❄️🎶
December 19, 2025 at 4:07 AM
We were honored to enjoy a winter performance by the Yorktown Choral, who serenaded everyone present at this evening’s School Board meeting with wonderful seasonal cheer. ❄️🎶
Monique “Moe” Bryant was sworn in this morning at Wakefield HS as a School Board member. Her term begins Jan. 1, 2026. Welcome to APS.
December 6, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Monique “Moe” Bryant was sworn in this morning at Wakefield HS as a School Board member. Her term begins Jan. 1, 2026. Welcome to APS.
The livestream for today’s meetings is now working. Please click on the link to watch it live.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The livestream for today’s meetings is now working. Please click on the link to watch it live.
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At this time the livestream is not working. To watch today's Work Sessions click on the vimeo link below: vimeo.com/event/4772411
We will keep you posted when the livestream is back up.
We will keep you posted when the livestream is back up.
School Board Work Sessions LIVE
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November 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
At this time the livestream is not working. To watch today's Work Sessions click on the vimeo link below: vimeo.com/event/4772411
We will keep you posted when the livestream is back up.
We will keep you posted when the livestream is back up.
November is Native American Heritage Month — a time to honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. May we continue to learn, celebrate, and uplift the voices and stories that have shaped our communities. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
November 14, 2025 at 2:16 PM
November is Native American Heritage Month — a time to honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. May we continue to learn, celebrate, and uplift the voices and stories that have shaped our communities. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
At last night’s School Board meeting, we had the pleasure of enjoying a short theatre performance by students from HB Woodlawn Secondary Program. Thank you for sharing your talent with us — we truly enjoyed the performance before a very full meeting! 🎭✨
November 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
At last night’s School Board meeting, we had the pleasure of enjoying a short theatre performance by students from HB Woodlawn Secondary Program. Thank you for sharing your talent with us — we truly enjoyed the performance before a very full meeting! 🎭✨
At this evening’s School Board meeting, we had the pleasure of hearing the talented Wakefield High School orchestra students perform. 🎻🎶 Such an impressive group of young musicians! Thank you for sharing your talent with us tonight. #WakefieldHS #APS #MusicEducation
October 9, 2025 at 11:29 PM
At this evening’s School Board meeting, we had the pleasure of hearing the talented Wakefield High School orchestra students perform. 🎻🎶 Such an impressive group of young musicians! Thank you for sharing your talent with us tonight. #WakefieldHS #APS #MusicEducation
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APS All Stars are the heart of our schools! They are the people who uplift students, support staff and bring our APS values to life each day. Do you know someone like that?
Nominate them now at apsva.us/all-stars and let’s shine a spotlight on the people making a difference. #OneTeamOneAPS
Nominate them now at apsva.us/all-stars and let’s shine a spotlight on the people making a difference. #OneTeamOneAPS
September 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
APS All Stars are the heart of our schools! They are the people who uplift students, support staff and bring our APS values to life each day. Do you know someone like that?
Nominate them now at apsva.us/all-stars and let’s shine a spotlight on the people making a difference. #OneTeamOneAPS
Nominate them now at apsva.us/all-stars and let’s shine a spotlight on the people making a difference. #OneTeamOneAPS
Today we celebrate the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌟 A time to honor the history, culture, and countless contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities that enrich our schools, neighborhoods, and nation.
September 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Today we celebrate the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌟 A time to honor the history, culture, and countless contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities that enrich our schools, neighborhoods, and nation.
Today we unveiled the future home of Arlington Community High School at Amazon HQ for the 2026–27 school year — a reflection of our commitment to equity, opportunity, and innovation.
September 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Today we unveiled the future home of Arlington Community High School at Amazon HQ for the 2026–27 school year — a reflection of our commitment to equity, opportunity, and innovation.
A successful first day at Jefferson M.S.! 🎒 As students head home, we’re ready to do it all again tomorrow. Here’s to a great school year ahead!
August 25, 2025 at 10:03 PM
A successful first day at Jefferson M.S.! 🎒 As students head home, we’re ready to do it all again tomorrow. Here’s to a great school year ahead!
Welcome back, APS! 🎉 It was wonderful to kick off the first day of school and see our amazing students, families, and staff at Key and Cardinal this morning. #APSBack2School #BacktoSchoolVA
August 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Welcome back, APS! 🎉 It was wonderful to kick off the first day of school and see our amazing students, families, and staff at Key and Cardinal this morning. #APSBack2School #BacktoSchoolVA
At Tuesday’s annual School Board Organizational Meeting, Ms. Zecher-Sutton was elected Chair and Ms. Turner Vice-Chair for the 2025–26 school year. Thank you to Ms. Kadera for her dedicated leadership.
July 10, 2025 at 12:21 PM
At Tuesday’s annual School Board Organizational Meeting, Ms. Zecher-Sutton was elected Chair and Ms. Turner Vice-Chair for the 2025–26 school year. Thank you to Ms. Kadera for her dedicated leadership.
The SB wishes everyone a relaxing, fun, & safe summer! ☀️🌻 A special congratulations to all those who were promoted yesterday — we’re excited to see what’s ahead for you! And to the Class of 2025, we’re proud of you and wish you all the best in your future endeavors! 🎓✨
June 18, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The SB wishes everyone a relaxing, fun, & safe summer! ☀️🌻 A special congratulations to all those who were promoted yesterday — we’re excited to see what’s ahead for you! And to the Class of 2025, we’re proud of you and wish you all the best in your future endeavors! 🎓✨
At tonight’s School Board Meeting, we proudly recognized students for their National Scholastics Awards, Music Honors, Latin Honors, and the Multicultural Student Achievement Network (MSAN). Congratulations to all of our honorees for their hard work and outstanding achievements!
June 13, 2025 at 1:10 AM
At tonight’s School Board Meeting, we proudly recognized students for their National Scholastics Awards, Music Honors, Latin Honors, and the Multicultural Student Achievement Network (MSAN). Congratulations to all of our honorees for their hard work and outstanding achievements!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎📚
Thank you to all the educators who inspire, guide, and uplift our students every day. 💙 You show up with heart, even through the most challenging times, and your dedication leaves a lasting impact.
We’re deeply grateful for all you do—today and every day. 💙
Thank you to all the educators who inspire, guide, and uplift our students every day. 💙 You show up with heart, even through the most challenging times, and your dedication leaves a lasting impact.
We’re deeply grateful for all you do—today and every day. 💙
May 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎📚
Thank you to all the educators who inspire, guide, and uplift our students every day. 💙 You show up with heart, even through the most challenging times, and your dedication leaves a lasting impact.
We’re deeply grateful for all you do—today and every day. 💙
Thank you to all the educators who inspire, guide, and uplift our students every day. 💙 You show up with heart, even through the most challenging times, and your dedication leaves a lasting impact.
We’re deeply grateful for all you do—today and every day. 💙
At this evening’s School Board meeting, we recognized our 2025 Honored Citizens for their outstanding service to APS schools. A special thank you to the WL Orchestra and Director Mr. David Lunt for the beautiful music during the reception!
May 2, 2025 at 12:51 AM
At this evening’s School Board meeting, we recognized our 2025 Honored Citizens for their outstanding service to APS schools. A special thank you to the WL Orchestra and Director Mr. David Lunt for the beautiful music during the reception!
At this evening’s School Board meeting, we recognized the graduating seniors of our JROTC cadets. Thank you for your service and leadership at our meetings — we wish you all the best after graduation!
May 2, 2025 at 12:46 AM
At this evening’s School Board meeting, we recognized the graduating seniors of our JROTC cadets. Thank you for your service and leadership at our meetings — we wish you all the best after graduation!
At this evening’s School Board meeting, we had the honor of welcoming the Barcroft Elementary School Choir for their first-ever performance at a board meeting. What a beautiful way to start the evening!
May 2, 2025 at 12:43 AM
At this evening’s School Board meeting, we had the honor of welcoming the Barcroft Elementary School Choir for their first-ever performance at a board meeting. What a beautiful way to start the evening!
📢 Last call! Today is the final day to submit nominations for the 2025 Honored Citizen! Do you know an extraordinary volunteer who has dedicated their time & made a lasting impact on the Arlington School community?
👉 Learn more and submit your nomination here: www.apsva.us/about-the-sc...
👉 Learn more and submit your nomination here: www.apsva.us/about-the-sc...
March 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
📢 Last call! Today is the final day to submit nominations for the 2025 Honored Citizen! Do you know an extraordinary volunteer who has dedicated their time & made a lasting impact on the Arlington School community?
👉 Learn more and submit your nomination here: www.apsva.us/about-the-sc...
👉 Learn more and submit your nomination here: www.apsva.us/about-the-sc...