Arlington Public Schools

A group of children sit on the floor in front of a person reading, surrounded by books. A banner displaying "NEA" and reading "National Education Association" is in the background. Some children have raised hands.

A person stands in front of seated children in a classroom, engaging them in an activity. The room is decorated with blue and white balloons and a sign reads "Read Across America." Books are displayed on shelves, and colorful drawings are visible on the walls.

A person is reading a book to a group of children seated on the floor in a classroom. Another individual is standing nearby, holding a microphone. The room is decorated with balloons and a "Read Across America" banner. Books and a colorful artwork adorn the space. Adults are interacting with the children.

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

A bold graphic reads "March is Women's History Month" in colorful, prominent letters. The background features a pattern of geometric shapes and flowers in various colors.

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

A classroom with students sitting in a semi-circle having a discussion. Flags from Switzerland, South Africa, China, and Brazil hang on the wall. A poster reads "Public Schools Week February 23 - 27, 2026 #PSW26." In the background, a person is standing near a desk with books.

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

A group of children and an adult sit around a classroom table, engaged in coloring activities. Various coloring supplies and boxes are on the table. The room is decorated with educational materials, including maps and bird photographs.

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

A blue, promotional graphic from the National Education Association that reads: I am Public School Proud and includes a 2026 Public Schools Week badge by Learning First Alliance.

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

Group photo of six smiling individuals in front of a chalkboard background with the text "Public Schools Week, February 23-27, 2026, #PSW26." At the top left is the Arlington Public Schools logo.

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

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🎨✨ 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

aps all stars for february 2026

⭐ 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

Image depicting a group of six individuals against a chalkboard background. They are diverse in appearance and are all looking at the camera. Above them is the logo for Arlington Public Schools. In the center, there is a circular banner stating, "Public Schools Week, February 23 - 27, 2026, #PSW26."

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

Honoring Black History Month YouTube video by Arlington Educational Television

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

A person stands outdoors beside a large telescope, wearing a maroon shirt, with trees in the background. The text reads: "Nomination Deadline: February 20. Extraordinary Teen Awards 2026."

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/

APS career fair

APS career fair

APS career fair

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

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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

Logo of Arlington Public Schools featuring a large blue letter 'A' with a sunburst design, set against a yellow background. The words "Arlington Public Schools" are written in white to the right.

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/

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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

snow removal at aps

snow removal at aps

snow removal at aps

snow removal at aps

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

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/

student building a snowman on the ground

two students shoveling

student dressed from Frozen movie

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 CLOSED notification for all Arlington Public Schools and offices, displayed on a turquoise background with snowflake designs.

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/

Announcement from Arlington Public Schools indicating Code 1 Closed status, meaning all schools and offices are closed. The graphic includes symbols representing weather and school.

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/

Logo of Arlington Public Schools in a circle, with text "CODE 1 CLOSED ALL SCHOOLS & OFFICES CLOSED" on a turquoise background with snowflake motifs.

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

Logo of Arlington Public Schools in a circle, surrounded by icons of a school bus, snowflake, and alarm. Text reads "CODE 5 ACTIVITIES CANCELED" on a teal background with snowflake pattern.

❄️ 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/

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🌟 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

Illustration of a school lunch tray featuring a sandwich, carrot sticks, watermelon slices, a carton of milk, and utensils against a yellow background.

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

Three individuals stand on stage at a Justice in Action event, smiling as the middle person holds a plaque. A screen behind them displays text that reads "Justice in Action, Brian Stockton" along with an image of the same person receiving the award.

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