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Back-to-School Toolkit
The Online Back-to-School Packet will be available on ParentVUE on Aug. 21 and must be completed by Sept. 30
Important Dates before school starts: August 2024
Aug. 12 – Bus assignment information available on ParentVUE
Aug. 20 – (6 p.m.) Student information, including classroom assignments, available on ParentVUE
Aug. 21 – Required Online Back-to-School Packet opens on ParentVUE
Aug. 22- Open Houses – Times vary
Aug. 26 – First Day of School for K-12
Aug. 27 – First Day of School for PreK and VPI
The First 30 days: September 2024
Aug. 30 & Sept. 2 – Labor Day Holiday
Sept. 4– Back-to-School Toolkit Virtual Session
Sept. 11 – H-B Woodlawn Back-to-School Night
Sept. 12 – Elementary Back-to-School Night
Sept. 18 – Middle School Back-to-School Night
Sept. 24 – Career Center/Arlington Tech/ Arlington Community High School Back-to-School Night
Sept. 25 – High Schools/Langston Back-to-School Night
View the full school year calendar
See for important dates, including holidays, parent-teacher conferences and more! 2024-25 School Year Calendar
School Start and End Times
Elementary Schools
| 7:50 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. Early release: 12:20 p.m. |
Abingdon, Arlington Traditional, Campbell, Carlin Springs, Claremont, Integration Station, Long Branch, Randolph |
| 9 a.m. – 3:50 p.m. Early release: 1:30 p.m. |
Barrett, Arlington Science Focus, Ashlawn, Barcroft, Cardinal, Discovery, Drew, Glebe, Fleet, Hoffman-Boston, Innovation, Jamestown, Key, Montessori, Nottingham, Oakridge, Taylor, Tuckahoe |
Middle Schools
| 7:50 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. Early release: 12:05 p.m. |
Dorothy Hamm, Gunston, Kenmore, Swanson, Thomas Jefferson, Williamsburg |
High Schools & Programs
| 8:20 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. Early release: 1 p.m. |
Wakefield, Washington-Liberty, Yorktown |
| 9 a.m. – 3:50 p.m. Early release: 1:15 p.m. |
Shriver |
| 9 a.m. – 3:50 p.m. Early release: 1:30 p.m. |
H-B Woodlawn |
| 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Early release: 12:25 p.m. |
Arlington Career Center |
| 8:20 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. Early release: 12:35 p.m. |
Langston New Directions |
| AM Program 8:00 a.m. – 2:50 p.m. M-F AM Early Release 12:15 p.m.PM Program 5:00 p.m. – 9:10 p.m. M-Th No PM Early Release |
Arlington Community High School |
Bus Schedules
Bus information for eligible students will be available in ParentVUE on Aug. 12.
If you have questions, call: 703-228-6640 or 703-228-8000 and select option #2.
6 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 23
6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Starting Aug. 26
The Call Center will be closed over Labor Day weekend. Spanish-speaking agents are available.
Contact TransportationNew Cell Phone Rules
APS has a new Policy Implementation Procedure, M-12 PIP-11 Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices, in effect for the start of the 2024-25 school year, that provides specific guidance and rules for students in elementary, middle and high school. Our goal is to ensure students are fully present and engaged in the classroom, encourage appropriate technology use, and support teachers in removing a well-documented source of distraction.
At the elementary school and middle school level, all devices will need to be off and away in backpacks or lockers during the school day. At the high school level, all devices need to be off and away during instructional periods—students may use devices in between classes, before the first class and after the last class of the day.
Food & Nutrition Services
Free & Reduced Meals: All Families must reapply every school year to receive benefits. Students who received benefits last school year have a 30-day grace period from the 1st day of school to re-apply. How to apply: – Online through myschoolapps.com – Paper applications are available online at the Food Services Office Contact 703-228-8000 Option 4.
Community Eligibility Program: Students who attend Abingdon, Barrett, Barcroft, Campbell, Carlin Springs, Drew, Randolph, Kenmore, and Wakefield will receive meals at no cost. Students do not need to apply.
Meal Prices: All students have an account throughusing their student ID through my school bucks. We encourage families to monitor their students’ account throughout the year to avoid a balance. Daily meal menus can be viewed online.
Breakfast $2.25 Elementary Lunch $3.35 Middle & High School $3.60
Contact Food ServicesExtended Day
NEW PAY PORTAL Extended Day families are now able to use Tuition Express to make payments seamlessly from their Extended Day account while being able to view the account balance information. Contact Extended Day 703-228-8000 Option 3.
Learn more about Extended DayHealth Forms and Immunizations
You must complete all required health forms and immunizations before the start of school!
New elementary students need:
School Health Entrance Health Form
Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Form
Rising 7th graders need:
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Tdap)
Meningococcal (MenACWY)
First dose HPV vaccine
Rising 12th graders need:
Meningococcal (MenACWY) booster (given after age 16)
For more information, contact your school’s nurse or your child’s primary care physician or visit
Arlington County School Health Requirements.
Stay Connected!
What is ParentSquare?
A communication tool where families can receive messages from the school and the division via email, text and/or mobile app in your preferred language. Families can also send two-way texts with automated translation between staff and families and more!
How do I get a ParentSquare account? Download the app and log in with a phone number or email registered with your school.
View more information and resources about ParentSquare
For questions about ParentSquare, please email parentsquare@apsva.us or contact your student’s school.
Download the app for Apple IOS
What is ParentVUE?
ParentVUE is a tool that allows parents and guardians access to their students’ grades, attendance information, and more. Parents and guardians can submit updates to contact information, check attendance, and complete the online back-to-school packet.
How do I get a ParentVUE account?
Parents must create a ParentVUE account using an Activation Code that is sent from your school. When creating the account, parents will choose their own username and password and can manage this password using the More Options/Forgot.
View more information and resources on ParentVUE
Contact your student’s school for help accessing ParentVUE.
Additional Resources
NEW APS Contact Card
NEW Family Welcome Guide coming soon
UPDATED APS Handbook & Student Code of Conduct coming soon
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