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APS is a diverse and inclusive school community, committed to academic excellence and integrity. #APSisAwesome #OneTeamOneAPS

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📊 APS Schools Show Continued Progress!

The Virginia Department of Education has released its final school accountability results and all APS schools remain fully accredited. These results reflect progress and highlight opportunities to strengthen support for every student.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4j78ip7

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Congrats to our Sept. 2026 #APSAllStars!

⭐️ Dani Greene — Jamestown Elementary School
⭐️ Carolyn Kroeger — Yorktown High School
⭐️ Christyna Haskins — Innovation Elementary School
⭐️ Behaylu Beyene — Carlin Springs Elementary School
⭐️ Marcus Sherrod — Grace Hopper Center

More: https://bit.ly/4xYnZTk

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Welcome to APS, Heidi Vega! The Board has appointed Heidi as the new Assistant Superintendent of School and Community Relations. She brings extensive experience in public education communications, community engagement, media relations and organizational leadership. Congratulations, Heidi!

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APS has been awarded $87,915 in state funding to support safety improvements at six elementary schools. The funding will help APS continue to strengthen school facilities and support safe learning environments for students and staff.

More: https://bit.ly/4rqz6ma

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Start Here! Grow Here!

Looking for a rewarding opportunity to work with students and join the APS team? Extended Day is hiring!

Join us on Wed, Sept. 23, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Syphax Education Center for our Extended Day Employment Extravaganza.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/ExtDay92326

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Yorktown High School is currently experiencing a power outage affecting internet and phone service. APS is working with Dominion Energy to restore power. For immediate assistance, call 703-228-8000 and press option 9.

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APS schools and offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 21, in observance of Yom Kippur. We wish all members of the APS community who observe Yom Kippur a meaningful day of reflection.

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🎨📚 It was a special Dot Day at @cardinal.apsva.us! Students welcomed "The Dot" author and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds for art class visits, a book signing and a special presentation celebrating creativity, courage and the power of making your mark. 🔵✨

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📅 Schedule Update: The Thu, Sept. 24 School Board meeting will begin at 8:30 p.m. to allow Board members to attend Back-to-School Night activities earlier that evening. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.

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Thank you to the students, families and staff who joined us for last night’s APS AI Roundtable at Wakefield High School. Your thoughtful questions, experiences and perspectives will help inform our continued work around AI guidance, learning and implementation in APS.

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🎉 Hispanic Heritage Month begins today! Through Oct. 15, APS celebrates the cultures, histories, traditions and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities across our schools and Arlington. We look forward to sharing celebrations from across APS! ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! ❤️

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⚠️ Power Outage Update: Gunston MS and Oakridge ES are without power due to widespread outages. Students are safe at school. Lunch is being provided. Both schools remain open and plan to dismiss on time. Phone lines are down. Call 703-228-8000, option 9, to reach either school.

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Twenty-five years later, 9/11 remains deeply connected to Arlington. In a new WAMU story, members of the APS community reflect on that day, its impact on our schools and how we help a new generation understand and remember.

🎧 More: https://bit.ly/4cIc44h

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Today, APS remembers the lives lost on September 11, 2001. At 9:37 a.m., the time Flight 77 struck the Pentagon 25 years ago, we invite our community to observe a moment of silence. We remember those we lost and honor all who responded with courage, compassion and care.

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🤖 We want to hear about your experiences with AI in APS.

APS families and staff are invited to our AI Community Conversation: AI Roundtable on Tue, Sept. 15, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Wakefield High School.

🔗 RSVP and learn more: https://bit.ly/3TpyEIi

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There’s something about the first week of school that brings back memories.

First-day outfits. New backpacks. Fresh notebooks. Fresh haircuts.

For today’s Throwback Thursday for the grown-ups: What do YOU remember most about your own first days of school?

#APSBack2School #ThrowbackThursday

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📅 The Arlington School Board’s September schedule is available!

Upcoming Board meetings are Sept. 10 and 24, with work sessions, Open Office Hours and advisory council meetings also scheduled throughout the month.

View the full schedule and meeting details: https://bit.ly/4cp5vn7

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