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What a great week when I get to read to @apsva.us students @barrettaps.bsky.social to celebrate the holidays! #EveryAPSstudent #APSisAwesome #APSReads
December 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
madameduchaj.bsky.social
Every time I walk into a school, I’m struck by how much my former French students have grown 😄, but nothing beats reconnecting with them. This @kenmore.apsva.us alumn is now a @wl.apsva.us senior studying IB French! Hearing about his future plans filled my heart & made me so proud. #APSisAwesome 🇫🇷✨
December 4, 2025 at 1:34 PM
kermtowler.bsky.social
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December 2, 2025 at 3:50 AM
suptduran.apsva.us
Thanks to our local legislators and guests for spending time with us at @wakefield.apsva.us today. We had a thoughtful conversation followed by time in classrooms and a powerful student panel. We are grateful for your partnership and shared commitment to our students. #OneTeamOneAPS #APSisAwesome
A group of school and local government leaders, including Superintendent Dr. Durán and local legislators, pose together in a school meeting room with presentation slides visible in the background. Superintendent Dr. Durán sits with high school students at desks in a classroom, smiling and engaging in conversation as students work on papers and assignments around him. Superintendent Dr. Durán stands beside a student group in a high school classroom. A student seated at a desk gestures while speaking, another student smiles while working on a laptop, and posters of historical leaders hang on the wall behind them. A classroom of high school students sits in small groups at desks. A local legislator is seated with a group of students, engaged in conversation as they work on laptops and assignments.
November 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
drt-pbl.bsky.social
3 teachers walk into a hallway & launch a PBL! 🙌🏽✨Meet the dream team behind “Pop-Up with PEP: Furniture Consignment Sale for a Good Cause.”Teachers are giving students a real-world experience in math, money management, and community impact.
🪑🪞💳➕🧮➖🖼️📆💻🛋️🛌📝
#WeAreACC
#APSisAwesome
#PBL
#Math
#SpecialEd
November 4, 2025 at 10:53 PM
apsva.us
Over 200 select students participate in the 33rd Annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference to hear from industry leaders and explore career opportunities. #LYLC #OneTeamOneAPS #APSisAwesome
Artwork depicting two individuals at podiums with a backdrop of the U.S. flag, titled 'Leader Today, Changemakers Tomorrow'. One figure is gesturing with one hand raised. Three individuals smiling and seated in the front row of an auditorium filled with students at the LYLC at Mason. Three panelists sit at a conference table with microphones in front of a banner that reads "Welcome to the 2025 Latino Youth Leadership Conference." Names visible are Daniel Sanchez, Fabiola Ramos, David Ramos, and moderator Dulce Carrillo. School Board member Zuraya Tapia-Hadley in a blue blazer speaks to students at the 33rd Latino Youth Leadership Conference.
November 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
suptduran.apsva.us
Proud to welcome over 200 students to the Latino Youth Leadership Conference at GMU. The theme, 'Leader Today, Change Makers Tomorrow,' came to life through powerful student emcees, inspiring panelists and closing remarks from Board Member Zuraya Tapia-Hadley. Our future is bright. #APSisAwesome
Superintendent Dr. Francisco Durán stands at the podium and addresses students during the Latino Youth Leadership Conference. He wears glasses and a navy blazer and gestures as he speaks against a neutral background. Two women participate in the Latino Youth Leadership Conference. One sits at a panel table with a nameplate reading “Dulce Carrillo, Moderadora,” while the other speaks at a podium with a microphone and notes in hand. Sam Carrillo smiles while standing beside a student, both holding a certificate on stage at the Latino Youth Leadership Conference. A presentation slide with colorful graphics is visible behind them. A large group of students and adults gather on stage smiling together at the Latino Youth Leadership Conference. School Board member Zuraya Tapia-Hadley stands in the front row with attendees.
November 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
dulceaps.bsky.social
Halloween spirit! @apsva.us #APSisAwesome!
drgabyrivas.bsky.social Dr. Gaby Rivas @drgabyrivas.bsky.social · Oct 31
Good morning Barrett tigers!!
November 1, 2025 at 1:42 AM
dulceaps.bsky.social
Thank you for attending! Awesome students. #OneTeamOneAPS #APSisAwesome
madameduchaj.bsky.social Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · Oct 31
Inspired after attending the Latino Youth Leadership Conference! 💫 The panel shared powerful insights, and hearing from our @apsvaschoolbd.bsky.social speaker and @suptduran.apsva.us was a true highlight. Grateful for spaces that uplift our youth and community @apsva.us @dulceaps.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 11:20 PM
apsva.us
We’re celebrating our October #APSAllStars! ⭐

🎶 Erin Pavolko – Fleet
🎵 Catrina Tangchittsumran – Jefferson
☀️ Eve Rutzen – Teacher, Glebe
🛡️ Thomas “TJ” Johnson – Wakefield
📊 Jonathan Turrisi – Syphax

Read More ➡️ https://www.apsva.us/post/aps-announces-october-2025-all-stars/

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October 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
suptduran.apsva.us
Music is for everyone and Fleet’s @fleet.apsva.us Erin Pavolko proves it! She makes music come alive for DHH students through creativity and care. 🎶⭐ #APSisAllStars #APSisAwesome
October 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
drt-pbl.bsky.social
New year. New poster. The Cornerstone 2026 PBL💡 is underway. Student teams will design a rooftop garden for community partners and experts to consider for the new Grace Hopper Center.
⚙️📝💻📆🌱🏙️🔬💧🩺📐📈📚📌🎓
#WeAreACC
#APSisAwesome
#pbl
#GraceHopper
#stem
October 24, 2025 at 1:27 AM
suptduran.apsva.us
Jonathan Turrisi turns data into action and vision into progress. Thank you for leading with purpose and integrity! 📊⭐ #APSisAllStars #APSisAwesome
October 23, 2025 at 7:59 PM
suptduran.apsva.us
Jefferson’s @jefferson.apsva.us Ms. T leads with passion, builds community and amplifies every voice through music. You inspire us all, Ms. T! 🎵⭐ #APSAllStars #APSisAwesome
October 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
suptduran.apsva.us
Safety, teamwork and trust define @wakefield.apsva.us TJ Johnson. His servant leadership keeps our schools safe and strong. 🛡️⭐ #APSAllStars #APSisAwesome
October 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
suptduran.apsva.us
Kindness and care shine bright at Glebe thanks to @glebe.apsva.us’s Ms. Rutzen. She spreads joy, connection and positivity every day! ☀️⭐ #APSisAllStars #APSisAwesome
October 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
dulceaps.bsky.social
Happy end of Hispanic Heritage Month! Loved reading to @barrettaps.bsky.social 2nd graders!
@drgabyrivas.bsky.social #APSisAwesome @drsullivan.bsky.social @barrett
October 21, 2025 at 3:42 PM
drt-pbl.bsky.social
The Cornerstone PBL launch has taken off. 🚀Teams imagined how the rooftop garden at the Grace Hopper Center could become part of our school’s culture and community. Two perspectives; one shared vision.
🫶🏽⚙️📐🌱📝📆🌻🙌🏾
#WeAreACC
#APSisAwesome
#RooftopGarden
#StudentVoice
#GraceHopperCenter
October 14, 2025 at 11:32 PM
drt-pbl.bsky.social
The Cornerstone driving question: How can we as 9th graders positively impact the health, learning, & well being of our school community by applying what we’ve learned and design a rooftop garden for the upcoming Grace Hopper Center? Today was a good day.
⚙️🌱📐👟📝💻 📈📆⚖️🧬
#WeAreACC
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#pbl
October 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
williamsburg.apsva.us
Parent Teacher Conferences 2025! We appreciate our WMS families for coming out and connecting with our teachers! 🐺 #SetTheStandard #WnEverything #OneTeamOneAPS #APSisAwesome @boykinbryan.bsky.social @suptduran.apsva.us @apsva.us
October 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
drt-pbl.bsky.social
🔢 Math + Teamwork
Reasoning together in a circle to crack the sequence: 0️⃣1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣5️⃣8️⃣… Students powering up their PBL launch in Geometry! #WeAreACC
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#TeamworkInAction
#Fibonacci
September 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
drt-pbl.bsky.social
Thank you @gerrimaskelony.bsky.social one of our Fibonacci music expert 🎶. Student teams will study the patterns in nature to find the rhythm in notes.
🎸🥁🎤🎼🌺🎶🎺🌷🌻🎹🎻🎵🌸
#pbl
#WeAreACC
#APSisAwesome
September 25, 2025 at 10:12 PM
proflrnspec.bsky.social
Had a great time working with Gunston staff talking about the teacher evaluation process. Not the most stimulating topic but the teachers engaged! @gunston.apsva.us #APSisAwesome
@apslearns.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 12:52 AM
drt-pbl.bsky.social
Behind every high-quality project is a student who keeps trying, a teacher who keeps guiding, & an expert that keeps inspiring.💡✨ 9th grade voices are leading the way as they address how students & teachers can help. 💻📆🧪📐⚙️📝👟👟📓
#WeAreACC
#APSisAwesome
#PBL
#StudentVoice #HighQualityWork
September 16, 2025 at 12:29 AM
drt-pbl.bsky.social
Ever heard a symphony that tells a love story gone wild?Our DE Music Appreciation with @gerri.maskelony is checking out Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique.💭 Dream scene💃A fancy waltz😱A nightmare march🔥A wild finale.It’s a music story.Are you ready?
#pbl
#WeAreACC
#APSisAwesome
#MusicAppreciation
September 13, 2025 at 2:01 AM