🚀 TONIGHT: Beyond APS Career & College Fair! Explore colleges, universities, & career pathways. 🗓 Oct. 7, 2025 | ⏰ 6–8 PM | 📍 Thomas Jefferson Community Center 🎓 Over 130 schools & programs represented. Don’t miss your future—see you tonight!

#WarriorNation-- NO SCHOOL, tomorrow, September 23rd. We're back on Wednesday, September 24th (a 1 Day)! #Wakefield #Warriors #WakefieldWarriors #wakefieldhighschoolarlingtonva

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Come check out some of these great books or ask us in the library for even more suggestions! #middleschoollibrary #readYA #readMG #JeffersonReads #APS #middleschoolreads #hispanicheritagemonth #readdiversebooks #readallthebooks @apslibrarians.bsky.social

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.

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

We kicked off the week with a visit to @wakefield.apsva.us as they began celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!Students picked flag stickers to wear, music filled the halls, and colorful flags brought the culture to life. Don’t miss the beautiful display right at the entrance! @apsva.us

Today we pause to remember September 11, 2001, a day that profoundly impacted our community here in Arlington and across the nation. We honor the lives lost, the families forever changed and the courage of those who responded. We will never forget. #NeverForget

Join us for an interactive panel discussion featuring a variety of behavioral health crisis services available to individuals of all ages across the lifespan. Register on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating...

Credit by Exam Registration is now OPEN! To register for Credit by Exam, complete the online registration form at apsva.us/curriculum/world-languages Note: Registration closes on September 27, 2025 @apsva.us

Tomorrow is the last day to submit your Hispanic Heritage Month video! Share what tradition, celebration or saying connects you to your culture. Upload here: dropbox.com/request/I5pIwvwzChosmwK2a33I #APSHHM #OneTeamOneAPS

@drtyroneqbyrd.bsky.social and I will be there on Friday, providing Implicit Bias training to all new hires! See you then! @dei-aps.bsky.social

We were so happy to see our very own Terri recognized as an @apsva.us All Star! She is amazing asset to @dei-aps.bsky.social. Congratulations, Terri! #APSAllStars #OneTeamOneAPS

@drtyroneqbyrd.bsky.social and I were proud to represent @apsva.us and @dei-aps.bsky.social at the @arlingtonva.us OUTstanding Pride Event today!

Very proud of my former student, Ryan!

🌈 APS proudly celebrates Pride Month— honoring the voices, history and strength of our LGBTQIA+ community. We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive space where every student and staff member feels seen, valued and supported. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWTm... #OneTeamOneAPS #PrideMonth

Such a wonderful night at the APS Celebration of Excellence, celebrating our Executive Director, @drtyroneqbyrd.bsky.social, being recognized as APS Leader of the Year. Members of our @dei-aps.bsky.social team were proud to be there in support of our inspiring leader. Congratulations, Ty!

@drtyroneqbyrd.bsky.social and I were honored to have heard @ibramxk.bsky.social speak to Dorothy Hamm MS students today, providing us all with inspiration for change, and speaking on his latest book, Malcolm Lives! @dei-aps.bsky.social @apsva.us

Nominations are now open for NEA’s 2025 Student Activist of the Year Award! 🗳️ Know a student making waves for justice in their school or community? Celebrate their impact by nominating them today:

🚨 Now Hiring! Join our Virtual Job Fair for Special Education Teachers (K-12). Discover a rewarding career making a real impact!🚨 📅 Apply by June 5, 2025, 5 PM 📅 Event Day June 7, 2025, 9:00AM -2:00 PM 📍 Online | Hosted by HR 🔍 Position: Special Ed Teacher K-12 #VirtualJobFair #EducationJobs

Hear from our team about why they love working at APS, and what it means to make a difference every day. Ready to find your purpose and grow your career? Join us! 💼✨ Explore opportunities: www.apsva.us/careers-aps/ #OneTeamOneAPS

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 💙 To all APS teachers and staff—thank you for your passion, dedication and care. You inspire, support and empower students every day, and we are grateful for all you do. #TeacherAppreciationWeek #OneTeamOneAPS

@apsva.us For all you do every day, we thank you.

🌿 Join us on May 8, 2025, from 3:30–6:00 PM at Wakefield High School for a special event celebrating our dedicated staff and promoting mental health awareness. Let's come together to support well-being and community. 💚 #MentalHealthMatters #StaffAppreciation #OneTeamOneAPS

Tell the County's transportation folks what's still needed to make getting around Arlington safer. Fill out the fourth annual Vision Zero safety feedback form. Do it. publicinput.com/u81781

Our 4th & 5th graders had an unforgettable experience today with author Ellen Oh! Her powerful discussions on identity & culture sparked deep conversations and inspired our students. A huge thank you to RIF of NOVA for donating Ellen’s books, allowing each student to take one home! #EveryAPSstudent

A huge thank you to the amazing volunteers from the Very Asian Foundation & Avalon Bay who joined us today for the kick-off of our month-long AAPI Celebration! Your stories & support made a lasting impact on our students. #AAPI #EveryAPSstudent

Before spring break, I was fortunate to present at & attend the MSAN Institute alongside colleagues from our schools and our department. It was an inspiring few days, including hearing from the legendary Gloria Ladson-Billings! @drtyroneqbyrd.bsky.social @dei-aps.bsky.social #OneTeamOneAPS

Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! @drtyroneqbyrd.bsky.social and I were so glad to provide training to our bus drivers yesterday about interrupting hateful and harmful speech; they did an amazing job! @apsfacilities.bsky.social @dei-aps.bsky.social #OneTeamOneAPS

@apsva.us #NBCT Are you a teacher, counselor, or librarian? Are you interested in National Board Certification? Our National Board Summer Overviews are live in Frontline. If you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Andi Webb in the Office of Professional Learning. #NBCTStrong

The #arlingteens Leaders Summer Internship application is open! Teens ages 14-18 have the opportunity to gain leadership experience through a variety of amazing career internships. Apply by April 15! www.arlingtonva.us/Government/D...

@drtyroneqbyrd.bsky.social and I had an inspiring morning at "Amazing Abingdon"! It was wonderful to see such a large turnout of families in attendance, hear about their partnership with the @kennedycenter.bsky.social, and visit Ms Tyson's and Ms. Sargent's classes. #OneTeamOneAPS

Yesterday, we proudly celebrated the Purple Star Designation Celebration! 🎉💜 We gathered to honor and recognize the exceptional contributions of our military-connected students and their families. Their resilience, sacrifice, and commitment are an inspiration to our entire community. 🇺🇸✨ @apsva.us

DEISEL Movie Night - Inside Out 2. All emotions are important!

🎉 Exciting News for New Hires – 2025-2026 Academic Year! 🎉 APS is offering additional incentives for high-need positions! If you're a new hire for the upcoming school year, you may qualify for extra benefits in the following areas: 📲 Scan the QR code to apply now! #JoinAPS #OneTeamOneAps #Careers

Great Purple Star designation celebration @gunstonms.bsky.social to showcase how @apsva.us supports military-connected students. See all Purple Star schools here: www.apsva.us/military-fam... #OneTeamOneAPS

The countdown is OVER—TOMORROW is the day! 🎉 Don’t miss your chance to join us at our Annual Job Fair! 🚀 Interview for amazing licensed and classified positions, meet our incredible EAP & Benefits teams, and discover all the awesome perks we provide! 🔥 #OneTeamOneAPS #JobFair #Careers

Congratulations to the one and only, Dr. Ty Byrd! Such a well-deserved honor for an amazing leader! #OneTeamOneAPS

📅 The countdown is on! Only 5 days until our Job Fair on March 15, 2025! Don’t miss out on exciting career opportunities. Stay tuned for more details! 🚀 #JobFair #CareerOpportunities #JoinOurTeam #OneTeamOneAPS #Arlington

Still time to take teh Your Voice Matters survey!! Our family participation rate is low - Please help spread the word.

Congressman Don Beyer, in partnership with Arlington County, Fairfax County, City of Alexandria, and City of Falls Church, invites you to attend a pop­up resource fair to access services including: unemployment assistance, mental health support, housing info, food aid, & federal workers rights info.

We did it! 🎉 A huge THANK YOU to our first 1,000 followers for making our new platform a success. Your support helps us keep our community informed and connected. Here’s to growing together! #OneTeamOneAPS 💙

If you or someone you know was affected by federal workforce reductions, @apsva.us is here to help. We’re hiring for various roles. 📍 Wakefield High School 📅 Sat, March 15, 2025 ⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Register Now ➡️ bit.ly/41EImb3 A new career awaits! #OneTeamOneAPS #EducationCareers #NowHiring

March is #WomensHistoryMonth, and APS is proud to celebrate the women who have shaped education, mentorship and leadership. This year’s theme, Moving Forward Together!, honors those inspiring generations to dream, achieve and lead. Let’s uplift their stories! #OneTeamOneAPS

📢 Join Arlington Public Schools! 📢 🚀 Take the next step in your career! Join our Job Fair on March 15, 2025, at Wakefield High School. Meet recruiters, explore opportunities & land your dream job! 📅 March 15, 2025 ⏰ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 📍 Wakefield High School 🔗 www.apsva.us/careers-aps/ #JobFair

World Languages, Diversity and Cultures Committee is hosting its Annual Celebration in honor of National Foreign Language Week. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 4:00-6:00 PM at the Arlington Career Center. We hope to see you there!

What an amazing showcase of HBCUs! Thank you for your leadership, Nekya!

The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is excited to join BlueSky! Stay updated on our efforts and engage with us as we continue to promote inclusivity and equity. Follow us and be part of the conversation!