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Northern Virginia School Divisions Urge Delay in Implementation of New School Performance and Accountability Standards
The School Boards of eight Northern Virginia public school divisions today issued a joint statement to the Virginia Board of Education and Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).
Celebrating APS All Stars: November 2024
Meet the November 2024 APS All Stars, outstanding staff members who exemplify dedication, leadership and care in supporting our students, schools, and community!
Accepting Nominations for Employee of the Year
Please nominate your favorite APS staff for our annual recognition of Teacher of the Year, Support Employee of the Year, and Assistant Principal of the Year, by Nov. 26.
Applications for all PreK-12 Option Schools, Programs and Transfers for 2025-26 are now open!
Families interested in an option school/program or PreK program for the 2025-26 school year must submit an online application on SchoolMint, now through Jan. 24, 2025.
Cardinal’s CHIRP Team Builds Unity and Empathy
The CHIRP team helps promote the Cardinal motto with schoolwide activities, and is also sponsoring a holiday food drive this month to support the Arlington Food Assistance Center.
Winter Illnesses
Winter illness season is here. Influenza (flu), COVID-19, and norovirus are some illnesses to be aware of this season.
Upcoming Events
November 19 @ 9:00 am
School Board Work Session
November 27
Holiday – Thanksgiving Break
December 12 @ 7:00 pm
School Board Meeting
December 23
Winter Break
January 15, 2025
Early Release for All Students – Professional Learning for Staff
Tools
1,745
Graduates in the Class of 2024
97.7%
Graduation Rate for Students in 3 Comprehensive High Schools - up 8% since 2009
86%
of Graduates Plan to Continue into Higher Education
97.7%
On-Time Graduation Rate
62%
of Graduates Earn an Advanced Diploma
$85.5 Million
Awarded in Scholarships to APS Graduates
78%
of Students Complete College-Level Courses (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)
80%
of APS Teachers have Master's Degrees