Celebrating #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild at @swanson.apsva.us#MonthOfTheMilitaryChildwith eighth grade students captivated by Col. (Ret.) Adrienne Schaffer and the amazing US Marines Drill team. #OneTeamOneAPS

APS is proud to launch the Adopt-a-School program! Through yearlong partnerships, organizations will support student learning, uplift staff and help create stronger, more connected school communities. Learn more and join us ↗️ https://bit.ly/4stIWTf #OneTeamOneAPS

Powerful moment at APS’ AI in K-12 Education panel as two students just shared their perspectives and experiences with AI. Their voices are shaping the conversation in real time and reminding us who this work is all about. #OneTeamOneAPS

Happening now: APS’ AI in K-12 Education panel is underway at Wakefield. Students, educators and experts are sharing real-time perspectives on the future of learning and the role of AI in our schools. #OneTeamOneAPS

⭐ APS is proud to recognize our March 2026 #APSAllStars! ✨ Christina Quinn, @cardinal.apsva.us ✨ Pete Balas, @wakefield.apsva.us ✨ Brittany Dennis, @jefferson.apsva.us ✨ Sean McGee, @montessori.apsva.us#APSAllStars 👉 Read their stories and nominate an APS All Star: https://bit.ly/3QDzBYJ #OneTeamOneAPS

Three APS seniors were selected to receive a four-year, full-tuition scholarship from The Posse Foundation. Wakefield: Lucas Lopez - University of Wisconsin - Madison H-B : Elisha Gooden – University of Rochester ACC: Lary Renderos Rey - William and Mary Congrats! More ➡️ https://bit.ly/4bMrS5X

APS celebrates Arlington Career Center teacher Monica Lozano Caldera, honored at the Women of Vision Awards. Known as “Ms. Monica,” she expands access and opportunity for APS students through mentorship and community connections. #OneTeamOneAPS #APSisAwesome

Over 50 APS students helped create a powerful Transgender Youth Quilt, sharing what “freedom to be” means to them. Join us April 8 at 6:15 p.m. at Central Library to celebrate their voices and creativity. All are welcome. #OneTeamOneAPS #APSisAwesome

Congratulations to outstanding leaders stepping into key roles at APS! Tonight, the School Board appointed Dr. Christina Arpante as Director of Communications and Ms. Elisabeth Lúa as Director of Family and Community Engagement (FACE). We are excited for their leadership—congratulations!

Arlington Public Schools is proud to announce our 2026 Employees of the Year, exceptional educators and staff recognized for their dedication and commitment to student success. School-based honorees are also recognized at every school. Congratulations to all! View honorees: https://bit.ly/47PLxiL

🎥✨ We want to hear from YOU! APS invites you to share a 30-second video on what Arab American Heritage Month means to you. Hold your phone horizontally and share your voice. A video will be featured at the April 16 School Board meeting. Submit your video by March 26 https://bit.ly/4bNSCCT

If you missed our Countdown to Kindergarten webinar earlier this month, no worries! The recording is available for you to watch anytime. Get all the info you need to be prepared for your child's first day of school🍎📚 👉 Watch the recording & learn more at: www.apsva.us/kindergarten

CODE 3: All Arlington Public Schools schools and offices will close two hours early on Monday, March 16 due to potential severe weather. Essential staff should check with supervisors. All after-school, evening activities and Extended Day are canceled.

🏆 Congratulations to APS Career Center culinary students Alena Zabler & Ximena Puican Vela on their first-place finishes at Virginia ProStart! Next up: NAACP ACT-SO April 13 at ACC. #OneTeamOneAPS

⏳ Time is running out— and your voice matters. The Your Voice Matters survey closes this Fri, March 20, and we want to hear from you. It only takes just minutes. Don't wait. 👉 APS families, the survey before Friday: https://bit.ly/4ltbBpN

🤖 APS is hosting a community panel on AI & public education on Tue, April 7, 2026, from 6–7:30 p.m. at @wakefield.apsva.us. Free childcare available. Learn more and register now: https://bit.ly/40Q3ABT #APSisAwesome #OneTeamOneAPS

Today, Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association, joined students at Cardinal for a Read Across America Read-In. 📚 Students celebrated the joy of reading, and NEA donated books for students to help inspire a lifelong love of literacy. #ReadAcrossAmerica #OneTeamOneAPS

This March, APS proudly celebrates Women’s History Month. The theme by the this year is is Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future. We encourage our APS community to engage with the diverse stories of women who have made history and those who continue to shine. #WomensHistoryMonth

Today’s #PSW26 theme: Celebrating Our Educators 🍎 APS teachers show up every day to help students learn, grow and succeed. We asked them why they choose to teach at APS. Read their stories: https://bit.ly/4tYLxqh #OneTeamOneAPS

Across APS, volunteers and community partners help expand opportunities, build connections and create meaningful experiences for students, staff and families. Their time, talent and care strengthen our schools. ➡️ Read today’s full story: https://bit.ly/4tYLxqh #PSW26 #OneTeamOneAPS

Public schools are the heart of our communities. This Public Schools Week, join us in celebrating strong public schools and share why you’re #PublicSchoolProud. #PSW26

Today’s #PSW26 focus: Leadership Voices Strong public schools are guided by strong leaders. Across APS, principals, division leaders and School Board members help shape our vision. ➡️ Read today’s story: apsva.us/public-schools-week/ #PSW26 #OneTeamOneAPS

🎨✨ Public Schools Week: The Arts in APS The arts bring our schools to life! Don’t miss this powerful student-produced video; hear directly from our students about why the arts mean so much to them! 🎥Watch the video and more ↗️ https://bit.ly/4tQ8TOD #PSW26 #OneTeamOneAPS

⭐ Meet our February 2026 APS All Stars ⭐ APS recognizes: 👏 Jennifer Taylor — Williamsburg 👏 Justin Robinson — Tuckahoe 👏 Jessica Berg — Campbell 👏 Conor O’Rourke — Charles R. Drew 👏 Nicholas Coleman — Syphax Education Center Read more ↗️ https://bit.ly/4cc8gZC #APSAllStars #OneTeamOneAPS

Today we kick off Public Schools Week 2026 with a focus on One Community, One Team, One APS. ➡️ Read today’s full story and hear more voices from across our community: https://bit.ly/4tQ8TOD Join us this week as we celebrate the people who make APS strong, fair and resilient. #PSW26 #OneTeamOneAPS

CODE 1: After further review and due to the worsening weather conditions, all APS schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Mon, Feb. 23, 2026. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4t8lnkA

CODE 2: Due to the impending inclement weather, all APS schools and offices will open two hours late tomorrow, Mon, Feb. 23, 2026. We are continuing to monitor conditions overnight. Any changes to this status will be announced by 5 a.m. More ➡️ https://bit.ly/3MZ5tIV

We're celebrating Public Schools Week next week! 🎉 APS is celebrating the people, partnerships and practices that make our schools and our community stronger every day. We want to hear from you. Share why you love APS! #APSisAwesome #OneTeamOneAPS #PublicSchoolsWeek

As we continue our Black History Month celebrations, watch this student-produced video as students and staff share what this month means to them. #APSisAwesome #APSBHM #OneTeamOneAPS

Arlington Magazine is now accepting nominations for its annual Extraordinary Teen Awards. They are seeking high school seniors who shine. 🗓 Deadline: Feb. 20, 2026 at 5 p.m. Winners will be notified in March Nominate: 🔗 https://www.arlingtonmagazine.com/extraordinary-teen-award-nominations/

Thank you to everyone who joined us today at the APS Career Expo. It was great connecting with future educators and staff who want to make a difference for students. ➡️ Missed it? You can still explore open positions and apply anytime at apsva.us/careers. #OneTeamOneAPS

APS will open two hours late on Wed, Feb. 4, 2026, due to the remaining ice and hazardous conditions on sidewalks and roads. The delay allows walkers and bus riders to travel more safely in daylight and provides more time for travel to school. More ➡️ parentsquare.com/feeds/71363768

Tue, Feb. 3, 2026: APS Schools Open Two Hours Late; 12-Month Staff Arrive on Time—Use Caution and Travel Safely More ▶️ https://bit.ly/4byoT1o

Due to persistent freezing temperatures and unsafe conditions, APS will remain closed on Mon, Feb 2, and we plan to open two-hours late on Tuesday. Some cleared areas have refrozen or been covered again by street plowing. More ➡️ apsva.us/health-safety/emergency-alerts/

Reminder: There is no school for students tomorrow, Fri. Jan. 30, 2026. It is a Grade Preparation Day for teachers and a workday for all staff. Telework-eligible staff may work remotely. More ➡️ apsva.us

Visited our schools this week to check on snow and ice removal progress. Huge shoutout to our incredible crews working tirelessly around the clock! 🙌 Grateful for their dedication and hard work! ❄️💪 #CommunityHeroes #SafetyFirst #OneTeamOneAPS #APSisAwesome

CODE 1: All APS schools and offices will remain closed tomorrow, Thu, Jan. 29, 2026. Crews have been working hard to prepare schools to open as quickly and safely as possible. Fri. remains a Grade Preparation Day. There is no school for students. More ➡️ apsva.us/health-safety/emergency-alerts/

Snow days bring out creativity and a lot of fun for our APS students ❄️📸 From snowmen to shovels, our community shares how students are spending this week so far. 👉 Explore the full gallery: https://www.apsva.us/post/fun-in-the-snow/ #APSisAwesome #OneTeamOneAPS

CODE 1: All APS schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Wed, Jan. 28, 2026. Freezing temperatures and icy roads, parking lots and sidewalks continue to make travel unsafe. Student and staff safety remains our top priority. More ➡️ https://www.apsva.us/health-safety/emergency-alerts/

CODE 1: Due to the accumulation of ice and snow, all APS schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Tue, Jan. 27, 2026. More ➡️ https://www.apsva.us/health-safety/emergency-alerts/

CODE 1: Due to the winter storm, all APS schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Mon, Jan. 26, 2026. More ➡️ https://www.apsva.us/health-safety/emergency-alerts/

❄️ Share your snow day photos with us! Post them in the comments or share them here ➡️ https://form.jotform.com/260218289470157 #OneTeamOneAPS #APSisAwesome

❄️ All APS buildings will close at 5 p.m. on Sat, Jan. 24, 2026, and remain closed all day on Sun, Jan. 25. All school-based activities during this time are canceled. Activities scheduled before 5 p.m. on Saturday will continue as planned. More ➡️ apsva.us/health-safety/emergency-alerts/

🌟 The @apsvaschoolbd.bsky.social celebrates 29 exceptional educators who have achieved or maintained their National Board Certification! 🎓 This gold standard of excellence honors their dedication and strengthens our schools. More ➡️ https://bit.ly/4kefHl7 #NationalBoardCertified #OneTeamOneAPS

APS to provide free grab-and-go meals ahead of winter storm. 📆 Tomorrow, Fri, Jan. 23 ⏰ 3 – 5 p.m. 📍 Thomas Jefferson Community Center, Door 12 (3501 2nd St. S.) More ➡️ https://www.apsva.us/post/aps-to-provide-free-grab-and-go-meals-for-students-ahead-of-winter-storm/ #OneTeamOneAPS #APSisAwesome

APS Chief of Staff, Brian Stockton, was awarded the Justice in Action Award by Arlington County at the Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute. It honors his work as a change maker for students, reflecting Dr. King’s principles of service, equality, justice and shared purpose. #OneTeamOneAPS #MLKDay

Congrats to our Jan. 2026 #APSAllStars. We celebrate Raphael Villacrusis, Rosa Segovia, Ken Diaz, Samantha Dudding and Randall Stewart for their dedication, kindness and impact. Read their stories 🔗 https://bit.ly/45kkQSm

Deadline today at 4 p.m.❗Applications for APS Options Schools, Programs and Transfers for the 2026-27 school year close today, Jan. 16. Apply now! www.apsva.us/school-options

⏰ 2 Days Left! The deadline to apply for APS PreK-12th grade Option Schools, Programs, and Transfers is January 16 at 4 p.m. Don’t miss your chance, apply now! www.apsva.us/school-options/

📚 Course Planning For Guardians on SchooLinks Webinar – Tonight! Middle School: 6–7 p.m. High School: 7 – 8 p.m. Join us to learn how to plan your courses for next year! Don’t miss it – click here to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/83736360716#success