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APS Announces Senior Regional Orchestra

Congratulations to the following five APS students who were selected among hundreds of students who auditioned in October for the Northern Virginia Senior Regional Orchestra:

December Schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings

The Arlington School Board’s December schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings is now available.

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.

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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