APS is a diverse and inclusive school community, committed to academic excellence and integrity. #APSisAwesome #OneTeamOneAPShttps://bsky.app/profile/apsva.ushttps://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3mltw2u2clx2nCelebrating the incredible young women of Latinas Leading Tomorrow at the Arlington Career Center! The annual awards celebration honored graduating students who are all continuing on to higher education. Proud to celebrate alongside faculty advisors Madeline Frazier & Amanda Ercilla. #OneTeamOneAPS14 May 2026 22:56 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltw2u2clx2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3mlgui5hq6e2yAPS School Board members Zuraya Tapia-Hadley & Kathleen Clark joined the community at Arlington HistoryFest 250 at Kenmore Middle School, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. If you could step back into one moment in Arlington or American history, when would it be & why?09 May 2026 18:23 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlgui5hq6e2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3mlejsfv7ab22On School Communicators Day, we’re celebrating the people who help keep families informed, connected, and supported. ✨ Share your experience and give a shout-out to a school or staff member who has made a positive difference for your family. https://bit.ly/4ewnxph 08 May 2026 20:07 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlejsfv7ab22https://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3mlca43uad72tWashington-Liberty is filled with energy, connection and celebration as colleagues, families and community members gather for the APS Celebration of Excellence. Tonight is about recognizing the staff who help students learn, grow and thrive. #APSExcellence #OneAPS #APSProud07 May 2026 22:08 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlca43uad72thttps://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3mlbbeen2sq2hIt's day 4 of Teacher Appreciation Week 💙 The messages keep coming and so does our gratitude for the educators who support, inspire and uplift APS students every day. 💌 Send an APS eCard to a staff member who has made a difference: https://bit.ly/4n6qz5M #OneTeamOneAPS07 May 2026 12:58 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbbeen2sq2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3ml2fugb3wt2qThis week, we celebrate the educators who make a difference in the lives of our students every single day. 💙 💌 Send a note of appreciation with an APS eCard: https://bit.ly/4n6qz5M #OneTeamOneAPS #TeacherAppreciationWeek04 May 2026 19:29 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2fugb3wt2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3mkqt43cmlx2hAPS is excited to welcome Ms. Octavia Knigge as the next principal of @dorothyhamm.apsva.us, beginning July 1! With more than 20 years in education and a strong commitment to student success, she brings experience, leadership and a focus on building strong school communities. #OneTeamOneAPS 01 May 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqt43cmlx2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3mkglvgtw7222We are proud to celebrate our #APSAllStars for April 2026! ⭐ Cathy Lin, Trades Center ⭐ Tahira Rehman, Oakridge Elementary ⭐ Eric Bowers, Taylor Elementary ⭐ Alesandra Sandin, Yorktown High ⭐ Jen Dodd, Discovery Elementary ⭐ Read more and nominate someone: www.apsva.us/all-stars #OneTeamOneAPS26 Apr 2026 22:24 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkglvgtw7222https://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3mjjzfnukn32qCelebrating #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild at @swanson.apsva.us with eighth grade students captivated by Col. (Ret.) Adrienne Schaffer and the amazing US Marines Drill team. #OneTeamOneAPS15 Apr 2026 13:39 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjzfnukn32qhttps://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3mjhxk5sk3t27APS 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 #OneTeamOneAPS14 Apr 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhxk5sk3t27https://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3miwshrgg4s2gPowerful 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. #OneTeamOneAPS07 Apr 2026 22:14 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwshrgg4s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3miwsdxzduc2gHappening 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. #OneTeamOneAPS07 Apr 2026 22:12 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwsdxzduc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3miomfkqn6326⭐ 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 👉 Read their stories and nominate an APS All Star: https://bit.ly/3QDzBYJ #OneTeamOneAPS04 Apr 2026 16:04 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3miomfkqn6326https://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3mijokwgxsq2wThree 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/4bMrS5X02 Apr 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijokwgxsq2whttps://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3mijhudnouw27APS 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 #APSisAwesome02 Apr 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijhudnouw27https://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3mijcjkxk3z2kOver 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 #APSisAwesome02 Apr 2026 13:24 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijcjkxk3z2khttps://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3mhytmd2v3x2wCongratulations 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!27 Mar 2026 00:15 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhytmd2v3x2whttps://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3mhh7jipggt2eArlington 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 https://www.apsva.us/post/aps-announces-2026-employees-of-the-year/20 Mar 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhh7jipggt2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3mhdwfip2bb2u🎥✨ 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/4bNSCCT18 Mar 2026 16:39 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhdwfip2bb2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3mhbnaxnhts2gIf 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/kindergarten17 Mar 2026 18:50 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhbnaxnhts2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3mh553gadbw27CODE 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. https://www.apsva.us/aquatics15 Mar 2026 23:50 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh553gadbw27https://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3mh3x7amxbw2p🏆 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. #OneTeamOneAPS15 Mar 2026 12:32 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh3x7amxbw2phttps://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3mgzvpvjs2i2g⏳ 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/4ltbBpN14 Mar 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgzvpvjs2i2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3mgziehxtw72b🤖 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 #OneTeamOneAPS14 Mar 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgziehxtw72bhttps://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3mg4jb4vmah2zToday, 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 #OneTeamOneAPS03 Mar 2026 00:30 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg4jb4vmah2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3mg4cmclrnf2bThis 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. #WomensHistoryMonth02 Mar 2026 22:31 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg4cmclrnf2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3mfu6t7ukgk22Today’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 #OneTeamOneAPS27 Feb 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfu6t7ukgk22https://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3mfs27uui3u2wAcross 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 #OneTeamOneAPS26 Feb 2026 20:34 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfs27uui3u2whttps://bsky.app/profile/apsva.us/post/3mfpdo572tg2nToday’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 #OneTeamOneAPS25 Feb 2026 18:45 +0000at://did:plc:aybujljj7ubcpdgvi2xx4bze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfpdo572tg2n