Dr. Charles R. Drew

First Day of Summer School
2026-07-06, 2025-07-07, 2024-07-08, 2023-07-04 - 2023-07-05

Holiday: July 4 (Observed)
2026-07-03

Holiday: Juneteenth
2026-06-19

School Board Meeting
2026-06-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-30 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-26 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-12 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-19 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) and 27 more dates
School Board meetings are broadcast live below and live feed is available on Comcast Cable Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41. The meetings are re-broadcast on Fridays at 9 p.m. and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. immediately following the meeting.
Please click on this link to watch live-stream: https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/school-board-meetings/watch-school-board-meetings/.
Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Drew Annual Peace Walk
2026-06-18 09:30 - 22:30

Last Day of School (Early Release)
2026-06-18

Elementary Early Release
2026-06-10, 2026-06-03, 2025-06-11, 2025-06-04, 2024-06-12, 2024-06-05, 2023-06-06 - 2023-06-07

Drew Food Market
2026-06-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-18 18:00 - 19:00 and 1 more date

School Board Work Sessions
2026-06-02 13:00 - 16:30
Subject:
1:00 p.m. – Early Childhood
2:45 p.m. – FY 2027-36 CIP
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Dr. Drew Day
2026-05-30 09:45 - 13:00

Holiday: Eid al-Adha
2026-05-27

Holiday: Memorial Day
2026-05-25 - 2026-05-26

School Board Work Session with Advisory Committees - End of Year Reports
2026-05-21 18:30 - 20:30
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Garden Day at Drew
2026-05-21 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-23 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-20 16:00 - 17:00

Drew PTA Meeting (Virtual)
2026-05-12 18:15 - 19:15, 2026-03-10 18:15 - 19:15, 2026-01-13 18:15 - 19:15, 2025-10-14 18:15 - 19:15, 2025-09-09 18:15 - 19:15

Drew Multicultural Night
2026-05-01 18:00 - 20:00

Early Release for High School Students Only
2026-04-22
Full day for Elementary/Middle school students
Professional learning for high school staff

School Board Work Session with BAC
2026-04-21 18:30 - 20:30

School Board Work Sessions
2026-04-14 09:00 - 16:30
Subject:
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Budget Work Session #1
10:45 a.m. – Budget Work Session #2
1:00 p.m. – Budget Work Session #3
2:45 p.m. – Budget Work Session #4
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

No School for Students (Grade Preparation Day)
2026-04-13, 2026-01-30, 2025-11-04, 2024-01-29, 2023-11-07

Drew PTA Talent Show
2026-04-10 18:30 - 20:30

Grade 3 Swimming Field Trip
2026-04-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-06 09:00 - 12:00

End of 3rd Quarter
2026-04-10, 2025-04-11

Spring Break
2026-03-30 - 2026-04-03, 2025-04-14 - 2025-04-18, 2024-03-25 - 2024-03-29

School Board Work Sessions
2026-03-24 09:00 - 16:00
Subject:
9:00 a.m. – Educational Technology – Focus on AI
10:45 a.m. – Inclusive Practices (Special Education)
1:00 p.m. – Budget Work Session #1
2:45 p.m. – Budget Work Session #2
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Holiday: Eid al-Fitr
2026-03-20

Drew Class Picture Day
2026-03-17

Elementary/Middle Early Release for Parent-Teacher Conferences
2026-03-12, 2025-10-10

2nd Grade ACCESS Testing Writing
2026-02-26 09:00

3rd Grade ACCESS Testing Writing
2026-02-25 09:00

4th-5th Grade ACCESS Testing Writing
2026-02-24 09:00

1st Grade ACCESS Testing Writing
2026-02-23 09:00

Walk in My Shoes Event
2026-02-23

1st-2nd Grade ACCESS Testing Speaking
2026-02-19 09:00

3rd Grade ACCESS Testing Speaking
2026-02-18 09:00

4th-5th Grade ACCESS Testing Speaking
2026-02-17 09:00

Holiday: Presidents Day
2026-02-16

3rd Grade Outdoor Lab Field Trip (updated date)
2026-02-13

1st-2nd Grade ACCESS Testing Listening
2026-02-12 09:00

Smile Dental Exams at Drew
2026-02-12
Dear Parent or Guardian,
Great news! Our school has partnered with Smile Programs, the mobile dentists, to offer dental care at school on February 12, 2026.
Best of all, in most cases, there is no cost to you if your child is insured with Medicaid/CHIP! Private insurance and affordable self-pay options are also available. Self-pay care is available for $74 per student, covering cleaning, screening, and fluoride treatment. If you cannot afford any of those options, please contact the school clinic or set aside $10 each week. To help cover the exam fees, families can apply for Medicaid and FAMIS in advance. See the flyer below.
Easy & Convenient Having your child seen by the dentist at school saves you valuable time. Top-quality care is provided by local, licensed dentists in the familiar surroundings of your child’s school. Dental care includes a complete exam, x-rays, cleaning, and fluoride.
Keep Your Child Healthy Children who see a dentist regularly may have fewer health issues like:

Early tooth loss due to dental decay
Gum disease
Heart disease
Impaired speech development

Sign up today! Return the attached permission form to your student’s backpack or sign up online now at www.MySchoolDentist.com
Don’t wait. Be sure your child is signed up and ready to see the dentist at no cost to you (for children with Medicaid/CHIP.)

Thank you!

Gunston Middle School Information Night
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00

3rd Grade ACCESS Testing Reading/Listening
2026-02-11 09:00

Early Release for All Students
2026-02-11, 2025-12-10
School-Based professional learning for staff

School Board Work Session #2 with ACTL
2026-02-10 18:30 - 20:30

4th-5th Grade ACCESS Testing Reading/Listening
2026-02-10 09:00

1st-2nd Grade ACCESS Testing Reading
2026-02-09 09:00

NWEA MAP make-ups Mid-Year Universal Screener
2026-02-09 - 2026-02-13

🖤Feel the Love Dance🖤
2026-02-06 18:00 - 20:00
Tap here to RSVP by Jan 30th

Humanities Assembly - Urban Artistry
2026-02-06 14:30 - 15:15
Urban Artistry will perform for students 2:30-3:15pm on Friday, February 6.
In honor of Black History Month, their program, “Let the Rhythm Hit Em”, will take us on a music and dance journey through various African American communities.
Let the Rhythm Hit Em: Learn about the music and dance cultures that stem from various African American communities across the United States. Although these urban and hip-hop dance communities transpired amidst struggles and adversity, they have inspired a global commonwealth of artists, practitioners, and creatives.
In this presentation, “Let the Rhythm Hit ‘Em” we celebrate the diverse communities and influences that contribute to urban dance culture through music and dance. The emcee, DJ, and dancers tell the story of where, when, and how these dance styles were developed through storytelling, dance demonstrations, call-and-response games, and interactive dance workshops.
Dance styles in the presentation can include tap dance, locking, popping, breakin’, house dance, waacking, and hip hop. We are eager to engage an audience of all ages in celebrating the freedom to express ourselves, cultivate self-worth, and respectfully hold space (on and off the dance floor) for each other.
About Urban Artistry: Since its establishment in 2005, Urban Artistry has humbly presented the international dance and arts communities with a renewed perspective on urban dance and arts. Drawing from the creativity of its founders, directors and international roster of members and affiliates, Urban Artistry has grown from the vision of one, to the mission of many. Though UA promotes education in foundational movement and history, these culturalists operate from the understanding that- culture is not stagnant; it is a living breathing entity that accepts change. However, growth does not mean one has to forget where they come from.

1st Math NWEA MAP Mid-Year Universal Screener
2026-02-06 09:00
1st Grade – Ms. Costa

1st/3rd Math NWEA MAP Mid-Year Universal Screener
2026-02-05 09:00
1st grade – Mr. Klein

1st/4th Math and 5th Reading NWEA MAP Mid-Year Universal Screener
2026-02-04 09:00
1st Grade – Ms. Weinstein

End of 2nd Quarter
2026-01-29, 2024-01-26

2nd Grade NWEA MAP Math Mid-Year Universal Screener
2026-01-23 09:00

3rd Grade NWEA MAP Reading Mid-Year Universal Screener
2026-01-22 09:00

4th Grade Reading/5th Grade Math NWEA MAP Mid-Year Universal Screener
2026-01-21 09:00

School Board Work Session #1 with ACTL
2026-01-20 18:30 - 20:30

Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2026-01-19

Winter Concert
2026-01-15 18:30

APS Summer Activities Fair
2026-01-14 18:00 - 20:00

5th Grade Renaissance Faire
2026-01-14 11:15 - 12:15
5th Grade Parents/Guardians: Volunteer Here

Early Release for All Students
2026-01-14, 2025-10-29
Countywide professional learning for staff

Winter Break
2025-12-22 - 2026-01-02, 2024-12-23 - 2025-01-03, 2023-12-21 - 2023-12-29

Humanities Performance Synetic Theater "The Miraculous Magical Balloon"
2025-12-19 09:30 - 10:30
Program:
The Miraculous Magical Balloon, a series of hilarious sketches synthesizing music, ballet, clowning, and audience participation. Students will discover the art of acting without words, opening the door to their imaginations. Expressed through body and facial masks, pantomime illusions, and unique choreography, ‘Balloon’ tells a wonderful story of a traveling actor and his magical trunk of tricks and toys.
About Synetic Theater:
Through partnerships with schools, libraries, community centers, and theaters across the region, Synetic brings touring shows, residencies and workshops to approximately 6,000 youth annually. Synetic is proud to have partnerships with Arlington Public Libraries, Alexandria City Public Schools, Fairfax County Schools, DC Public Schools, Young Audiences of Maryland, The National Theatre, Rosslyn BID, Baltimore Choral Arts Society, and the Smithsonian.

Annual Title I Family Partnership Information Session
2025-12-18 18:30 - 19:15
Please join us for our Annual Title I School-Family Partnership Meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The meeting will be held virtually from 6:30pm to 7:15pm via MS Teams. Click here to join the meeting. Each year we invite all Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School families to participate in our Title I School-Family Partnership Meeting. During the meeting, we will discuss

our school Title I program,
how we support your child’s academic success, and
what opportunities we provide for family participation, partnership, and input.

In addition, we will collect your input to review and revise our School-Family Partnership Principles. We believe Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School families play an important role in your child’s education. We invite you to preview the content, review the partnership principles, and take our survey on our website in advance. Your voice matters to us. We welcome your participation in any or all parts of the process. Please click on the survey link to have your voice heard.
Contact: carlette.bethea@apsva.us

4th Grade Poetry Slam
2025-12-18
Drew 4th grade
📅 **December 18, 2025 ⏰
Block 1- 10:00- 10:45am
Block 2- 11:15- 12:00pm
Block 3- 2:45- 3:30pm
📍 **Mrs. Darden’s classroom 321**
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🌟 4th Grade Parents/Guardians YOU’RE INVITED! 🌟Join us for an exciting time, as our 4th-grade poets take the stage to perform their original poems! Students have worked hard exploring rhythm, figurative language, voice, and performance—and now it’s their time to shine!
Contact: Delicia Darden

Winter Sing Along 2025 (for Staff and Students)
2025-12-17
Next week we will have a Winter Sing Along— where all Prek-5 students will sing some winter songs together right before break! In music class, students have been learning the songs and hand motions and getting ready to sing 😊.
Please feel free to play the songs at home to help familiarize your children with the songs. Enjoy your very own Winter Sing Along at home.
Slides (with lyrics and mp3s embedded), mp3 files, and printed lyrics are below:
Links:
Slides | https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UxvzHVBqtr1u-E69L-s8fXA3Da76b60uBGxTiuIFznI/edit?usp=sharing
Mp3’s | https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jHBwfsZ-qashhcUbZiQEJBOq_yeovzvv?usp=drive_link
Lyrics | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GU01159ettMulp16M8_nBsQ0M5OXztA5/view?usp=drive_link
Contact: Matthew Worden, Music Teacher

Grade 4 Swimming
2025-12-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-09 09:00 - 12:00

Drew Blizzard of Books
2025-12-12

Drew Picture Retakes
2025-12-12

Parent Meeting Support Your Child’s Self Awareness, Anxiety, and Attendance
2025-12-10 09:00 - 10:00

Drew Winter Luncheon
2025-12-05

Thanksgiving Break
2025-11-26 - 2025-11-28

2nd Grade Cognitive Abilities Test (CoGAT)
2025-11-20 09:20, 2025-11-13 09:20, 2025-11-06 09:20
Purpose of Assessment: The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) appraises the cognitive development of students by measuring students’ learned reasoning abilities in the three symbol systems most closely related to success in school: Verbal reasoning, Quantitative reasoning and Nonverbal reasoning. Students in grade 2-8 who do not have a CogAT ability score participate in the CoGAT.
Learn More

1st Grade Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT)*
2025-11-19 09:20 - 10:20, 2025-11-18 09:20 - 10:20, 2025-11-17 09:20 - 10:20
The Naglieri General Ability Test (NNAT) test is a nonverbal measure of general ability that yields a norm-based score, helpful in identifying students with the potential for advanced scholastic achievement. All 1st grade students participate in the NNAT.
Learn More

School Board Work Sessions
2025-11-18 09:00 - 16:30
Subject:
9:00 a.m. – Advisory Committee Working Group
10:45 a.m. – Non-Traditional Secondary Program
1:00 p.m. – Grace Hopper Center Site Programming
2:45 p.m. – High School Schedules
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Progress Reports Available in ParentVUE
2025-11-18

Advanced Academics Engagement Session
2025-11-13 18:15 - 19:00
Advanced Academics Engagement Session – November 13th
Before attending we kindly ask that you use the QR codes to get an overview of Advanced Academics in APS, the Role of the Advanced Academics Coach (AAC) and the gifted screening and identification process. Many of your questions will be answered. If you are unable to access the QR codes, click the links below:
The Role of the Advanced Academics Coach
Screening and Identification Process
This year, the session will follow a new, more interactive format designed to engage families in the experience. Spanish interpreters will be available. Our November 13th night will conclude with a Q&A session, providing parents with the opportunity to ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of AATD (Advanced Academics & Talent Development). We look forward to seeing you there and sharing this engaging experience with our families.
Kristina Farrell
Advanced Academics Coach
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School
Arlington Public Schools
703-228-5825
Kristina.Farrell@apsva.us

3rd-5th Grade Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
2025-11-12 09:20, 2025-11-05 09:20

Holiday: Veteran's Day
2025-11-11

Fall Picture Day
2025-11-10

PTA Bingo Night
2025-11-07

End of 1st Quarter
2025-11-03

Drew Parent Information Meeting
2025-10-29 09:00 - 10:00

Kindergarten Field Trip
2025-10-27

Read-a-Thon Assembly
2025-10-23

Drew Unity Day
2025-10-22

Holiday: Diwali
2025-10-20

Humanities Performance Cantare' -Mucha Musica-A Musical Journey to Latin America
2025-10-17 14:30 - 15:15
Program Summary: Cantaré introduces audiences to the beautiful songs and rhythms of Latin America in an exciting interactive performance. Drawing from the musical heritage of the Caribbean, Central and South America, Cantaré performs songs in Spanish and Portuguese, while sharing the music’s cultural and historical background. Audiences learn about the history of Latin America and the different cultures that shaped their music – Native American, European and African – while becoming familiar with the languages, rhythms and musical instruments from the different countries.The music of Cantaré communicates the inter-dependency of people and cultures and the rich fusion that results when diverse traditions come together.

Bookworm Central Book Fair
2025-10-15, 2025-10-14, 2025-10-13, 2025-10-10, 2025-10-09, 2025-10-08, 2025-10-07, 2025-10-06

No School for Students
2025-10-13
Elementary/Middle Parent Teacher Conferences; Professional Learning for HS staff

AI in APS: Virtual Community Town Hall
2025-10-08 19:00 - 20:00
As part of our Year of Empowered AI Learning in APS, we are excited to invite you to a virtual Community Town Hall on Artificial Intelligence on Wed, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m.

At this session, you can learn more about our adopted instructional platform, SchoolAI, and have an opportunity to ask questions. Learn more.
Spanish, Mongolian, Amharic and Arabic interpretation is available.
If you have questions that you would like to have addressed during the live event, please add them here: Community Pre-event Questions for APS AI Town Hall

1st-5th Make-ups NWEA MAP Reading and Math Universal Screener
2025-10-03 09:20

PTA Coffee in the Courtyard
2025-10-03 08:40 - 09:00
Our PTA is sponsoring Coffee in the Courtyard on October 3rd from 8:40 to 9:00 a.m. Come out and connect with other Drew parents.

Holiday: Yom Kippur
2025-10-02

1st Grade NWEA MAP Math Universal Screener
2025-10-01 09:20, 2025-09-30 09:20, 2025-09-29 09:20

Work Sessions
2025-09-30 09:00 - 16:00
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Work Session on Planning Factors – Planning for Phase 2 Implementation
10:45 – 12:15 p.m. – Work Session on the Human Resources Audit Report – Update on Implementation
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. – Work Session on the Feasibility Studies
2:45 – 4:00 p.m. – Work Session on FY 2027-36 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Direction
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

2nd-5th Make-ups NWEA MAP Math Universal Screener
2025-09-26 09:20

2nd/3rd Grade NWEA MAP Math Universal Screener
2025-09-25 09:20

4th/5th Grade NWEA MAP Math Universal Screener
2025-09-24 09:20

Holiday: Rosh Hashanah
2025-09-23

3rd-5th Make-up NWEA MAP Reading Universal Screener
2025-09-19 09:20, 2025-09-18 09:20

3rd/5th Grade NWEA MAP Reading Universal Screener
2025-09-17 09:20

4th Grade NWEA MAP Reading Universal Screener
2025-09-16 09:20

Drew Back to School Night
2025-09-11 18:00 - 19:30

Special Guest - Author Visit Jerry Pallotta K-5 Student Assembly
2025-09-11

Elementary School Back-to-School Night
2025-09-11

Drew Grandparents' Day Breakfast
2025-09-08 08:00 - 08:55

Holiday: Labor Day
2025-08-29 - 2025-09-01

First Day of School PreK and VPI
2025-08-26

First Day of School K-12
2025-08-25, 2024-08-26, 2023-08-27 - 2023-08-28, 2022-08-28 - 2022-08-29

Last Day of Summer School
2025-08-01, 2024-08-02, 2023-07-31 - 2023-08-01

School Board Meeting/Organizational Meeting
2025-07-08 10:30 - 12:30

Holiday - July 4th
2025-07-04

School Board Meeting - CANCELED
2025-06-26 19:00 - 22:00

Holiday - Juneteenth
2025-06-19, 2024-06-19, 2023-06-18 - 2023-06-19

Last Day of School (All Students) - Early Release
2025-06-18

School Board Meeting - New Date
2025-06-12 19:00 - 22:00

School Board Work Sessions
2025-06-10 18:30 - 20:30
Subject: Preparations for 2027-36, the Pre-Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

School Board Work Sessions
2025-05-29 14:45 - 20:30
Subjects:
2:45 p.m. Special Education Inclusive Practices
6:30 p.m. Advisory Committees End-of-the-Year Reports
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Holiday - Memorial Day
2025-05-26, 2024-05-27

School Board Meeting (Action Item-Adopt FY 2026 Budget)
2025-05-15 19:00 - 22:00

School Board Meeting (Action Item -Adopt FY 2026 Budget - Tentative)
2025-05-01 19:00 - 22:00

No School for Students - Grade Prep Day
2025-04-21, 2025-01-31, 2024-11-05

New Date: School Board Budget Work Session w/ BAC
2025-04-08 18:30 - 20:30
Budget Work Session with the Budget Advisory Council (BAC)
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2026 Budget
2025-04-03 19:00 - 21:00

School Board Budget Work Session
2025-04-03 15:45 - 17:15
3:45 Budget Work Session #3
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Holiday - Eid al Fitr
2025-03-31

School Board Budget Work Sessions
2025-03-25 13:00 - 16:00
1:00 Budget Work Session #1
2:45 Budget Work Session #2
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

No School for Students – Elementary & Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences and High School Professional Learning for Staff
2025-03-14

Elementary Early Release for Parent-Teacher Conferences
2025-03-13, 2024-10-10, 2024-03-14, 2023-10-19

Joint School Board/County Board Budget Work Session
2025-03-12 13:00 - 16:30

Early Release for All Students – Professional Learning for Staff
2025-03-05

School Board Work Session
2025-02-25 18:30 - 20:30
Subject: Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning (ACTL) #2
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage.
Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Holiday - Presidents Day
2025-02-17, 2024-02-19

School Board Work Session (CANCELED WILL BE RESCHEDULED)
2025-02-11 18:00 - 20:00
Subject: Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning (ACTL) #2
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.
Note: If APS is closed due to inclement weather, the Work Session will be rescheduled for a later date.

Early Release for All Students - Professional Learning for Staff
2025-02-05, 2025-01-15, 2024-12-11, 2024-10-30

No School for Students - End of 2nd Quarter & Professional Learning
2025-01-30

School Board Work Session
2025-01-28 18:30 - 20:30
Subject: Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning (ACTL) #1
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Summer Activities Fair 2025
2025-01-27 18:00 - 20:00

Holiday - Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
2025-01-20

Fall Festival
2024-11-30 15:00 - 17:00
Details

Holiday - Thanksgiving Break
2024-11-27 - 2024-11-29, 2023-11-22 - 2023-11-24

School Board Work Session
2024-11-19 09:00 - 16:30
9:00 Program Capacity Study and Class Size
10:45 Non-Traditional Secondary Programs
1:00 Boundaries and Options Programs
2:45 Budget
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Holiday - Veterans Day
2024-11-11, 2023-11-10

No School for Students - End of 1st Quarter & Professional Learning
2024-11-04

Holiday - Diwali
2024-11-01

Emergency Preparedness Week - Lock & Talk
2024-10-30 18:00 - 19:00
Lock and Talk is a suicide prevention strategy designed to limit access to firearms, poisons, and medication for someone who may be at risk of suicide. It is part of a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention in Arlington County.
Join us in-person or virtually on Wednesday, October 30th from 6:00pm-7:00pm
for a Lock & Talk presentation by the Arlington County Department of Human Services at:
Kenmore Middle School
200 S. Carlin Springs Rd.
Arlington, VA 22204
Virtual: Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/PDqrUi9kI1U

No School for Students - Countywide Professional Learning for Staff
2024-10-14

No School for Students - Elementary & Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences and High School Professional Learning for Staff
2024-10-11

Holiday - Rosh Hashanah
2024-10-03

School Board Work Session
2024-09-24 09:00 - 16:30
UPDATED
9:00 Instructional Technology
10:45 Partnerships
1:00 Career Center Programming
2:45 Planning Factors
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Holiday-Labor Day (Thru Sept. 2)
2024-08-30 - 2024-09-02

First Day of School PreK & VPI
2024-08-27

School Board Retreat
2024-07-23 09:00 - 16:00

School Board Meeting - Organizational Meeting
2024-07-08 19:00 - 22:00
School Board meetings are broadcast live below and live feed is available on Comcast Cable Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41. The meetings are re-broadcast on Fridays at 9 p.m. and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. immediately following the meeting.
Please click on this link to watch live-stream: https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/school-board-meetings/watch-school-board-meetings/

Holiday - Independence Day
2024-07-04

Open Office Hours with Mary Kadera (Virtual)
2024-06-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-20 19:00 - 21:00
Open Office Hours is a forum for Board members to listen to comments and concerns and to discuss various topics with community members. Community members are welcome to meet with a Board member during Virtual Open Office Hours for five minutes. To participate, individuals must sign-up ahead of time using the SignUpGenius link posted the Friday before Open Office Hours and select a time slot for an individual meeting. (Date and/or time are subject to change).
Open Office Hours are not held during Winter or Spring Break or over the summer.

School Board Meeting
2024-06-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-06-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-05-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-05-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-04-25 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-04-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-07 19:00 - 22:00 and 8 more dates

Holiday - Eid al-Adha
2024-06-17

Last Day of Elementary and Middle School - Early Release
2024-06-14

Last Day of High School - Early Release
2024-06-12

Public Hearing on Proposed CIP
2024-06-11 19:00 - 21:00
To sign up to speak and for speaker guidelines please click on the link: https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/school-board-meetings/sign-up-to-speak/.

Open Office Hours with Bethany Zecher Sutton (Virtual)
2024-06-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-16 19:00 - 21:00

High School Early Release
2024-06-10 - 2024-06-12

Work Session on CIP with FAC and JFAC
2024-06-04 18:30 - 20:30
All work sessions occur on the second floor in the Board Room of the Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA. In addition, all work sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage.For additional information or questions, please contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us.
The schedule listed below is subject to change.
Agendas, background information and minutes are posted, when available, on BoardDocs.

Joint School Board/County Board CIP Work Session
2024-06-04 15:00 - 17:00
All work sessions occur on the second floor in the Board Room of the Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA. In addition, all work sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage.
For additional information or questions, please contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us.
The schedule listed below is subject to change.
Agendas, background information and minutes are posted, when available, on BoardDocs.

Work Session on Planning Factors
2024-06-04 13:00 - 14:30
All work sessions occur on the second floor in the Board Room of the Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA. In addition, all work sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. For additional information or questions, please contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us.
Agendas, background information and minutes are posted, when available, on BoardDocs.

Strategic Plan Work Session
2024-05-30 14:45 - 16:15

CIP Work Session #1 - 3
2024-05-30 09:00 - 14:30

Open Office Hours with Miranda Turner (Virtual)
2024-05-13 18:00 - 20:00

Early Release for Elementary/Middle/High School (School-Based PL)
2024-05-03

Open Office Hours with David Priddy (Virtual)
2024-04-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-18 17:00 - 19:00

Public Hearing on the School Board Proposed FY 2025 Budget
2024-04-23 19:00 - 21:00

Open Office Hours with Mary Kadera and Bethany Zecher Sutton (In-person)
2024-04-16 19:00 - 21:00
Open Office Hours is a forum for board members to listen to comments and concerns and discuss various topics with community members. Community members are welcome to meet with a Board member during Open Office Hours.
The sign-up link for Tuesday, April 16, Open Office Hours will be available on Friday, April 12. The Open Office Hours for April 16 will be in person and at the Columbia Pike Library. For more details go to https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/about-the-school-board/open-office-hours/.
Open Office Hours are not held during Winter or Spring Break or over the summer.

No School for Students (Grade Preparation Day); End of 3rd Quarter
2024-04-15

Holiday - Eid al-Fitr
2024-04-10

Budget Work Session with the Budget Advisory Council (BAC)
2024-04-09 18:30 - 20:30
All work sessions occur on the second floor in the Board Room of the Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA. In addition, all work sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage.
For additional information or questions, please contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us.
The schedule listed below is subject to change.
Agendas, background information, and minutes are posted on BoardDocs when available.

Joint School Board/County Board Budget Work Session at Bozman Government Center
2024-03-22 15:00 - 17:00

Budget Work Session
2024-03-19 09:00 - 17:00

High School Early Release (School-Based PL)
2024-03-15

No School for Elementary & Middle School Students - Parent-Teacher Conferences
2024-03-15, 2023-10-20

Public Hearing on Superintendent's Proposed FY 2025 Budget
2024-03-14 19:00 - 21:00

No School for Students (Primary Election Day)
2024-03-05

Superintendent's Proposed FY 2025 Budget Presentation
2024-02-29 19:00 - 21:00

Open Office Hours with Cristina Diaz-Torres (Virtual)
2024-02-27 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-11-06 18:00 - 20:00

Work Session #2 on ACTL
2024-02-20 18:30 - 20:30

Work Session #2 on ACTL #2
2024-02-20 18:30 - 20:00

Open Office Hours (In person)
2024-02-12 17:00 - 19:00
School Board member Miranda Turner will host in-person Open Office Hours on Monday, February 12, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Arlington Career Center, 816 S. Walter Reed Dr., Arlington, VA.
Ms. Turner will manage the Feb. 12 Open Office Hours slightly differently. Please carefully review the following information to ensure you sign up accordingly.
Schedule

5 – 6:00 p.m.: Ms. Turner will conduct an open forum meeting to listen to comments and concerns on various topics and facilitate an open discussion where everyone is welcome to attend.
6 – 7:00 p.m.: Ms. Turner will meet individually with participants seeking a one-on-one private conversation. To schedule an individual meeting, participants must sign up ahead of time using the SignUp Genius link that will be posted here from February 9 through February 12 and select a time slot. Availability will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

During Open Office Hours

Participants are expected to be courteous and respectful. If a participant is disruptive, it may be necessary for the Board members to end the meeting early.
Personnel matters are confidential. Visitors are asked to respect that confidentiality; the School Board member cannot comment or offer their individual opinion on such matters. This silence should not be treated as an indication of any particular position on the matter.
Statements that personally attack individuals or do not relate to Arlington Public Schools’ business are not appropriate for discussion. You will be asked to limit your remarks to issues related to Arlington Public Schools’ business.
Participants are welcome to share their comments in writing by sending them to school.board@apsva.us. A copy of the remarks will be distributed to all Board members.

Schedule subject to change to accommodate participants or circumstances.

Please contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us if you have any questions.

Early Release for Elementary/Middle/High School (Countywide PL for Staff)
2024-02-07, 2023-12-06

Work Session on ACTL #1
2024-01-23 18:30 - 20:30

Holiday - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2024-01-15

School Board Meeting - CANCELED
2024-01-11 19:00 - 22:00

Work Session on ACTL #1 - CANCELED
2024-01-09 18:30 - 20:30

Holiday - New Year’s Day (Observed)
2024-01-01

ParentSquare Support Session for Families
2023-12-09 13:30 - 14:30
Join us for a ParentSquare family support session!
At Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA 22203
Learn how to:

Decide when and how often you want to receive notifications (District and School messages)
Engage in two-way communication with teachers
Keep track of important information
Connect with your school community

Child Care, Coffee & Snacks Provided
In partnership with AHC (Affordable Homes & Communities)

APS Library Services: Virtual Parent Information Session
2023-12-07 19:00 - 19:45
APS Library Services provides many eBooks and databases for students to use while at school and outside of school hours. If you would like to know more about how to support your child in using these resources, please attend a session with Amy Hailey, Supervisor of Library Services.
Register for a session using this link

ParentSquare Support Session for Families
2023-12-07 18:15 - 19:15
Join us for a ParentSquare family support session!
At the Gates of Ballston, 4108 North 4th Street, Arlington, VA 22203
Learn how to:

Decide when and how often you want to receive notifications (District and School messages)
Engage in two-way communication with teachers
Keep track of important information
Connect with your school community

Child Care, Coffee & Snacks Provided
In partnership with AHC (Affordable Homes & Communities)

VIRTUAL ParentSquare Support Session for Families
2023-12-06 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for a ParentSquare family support session!
Online Link for Session: https://teams.microsoft.com/convene/meetings/313708a6-b7e9-492c-ac7a-f19734f3f702__c4fbf504-2f7f-465f-beba-d8331b66de4a__19:meeting_ZjcyNWE2NzItMmU2YS00NDJjLThhMmQtYjkwZTE0YzZlZjcw@thread.v2__0/join?tenantId=313708a6-b7e9-492c-ac7a-f19734f3f702
ENGLISH: 6-6:30 p.m.
SPANISH: 6:30-7:00 p.m.
Learn how to:

Decide when and how often you want to receive notifications (District and School messages)
Engage in two-way communication with teachers
Keep track of important information
Connect with your school community

In partnership with AHC (Affordable Homes & Communities)

VIRTUAL ParentSquare Support Session for Families
2023-12-06 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a ParentSquare family support session!
Online Link for Session: https://teams.microsoft.com/convene/meetings/313708a6-b7e9-492c-ac7a-f19734f3f702__c4fbf504-2f7f-465f-beba-d8331b66de4a__19:meeting_ZjcyNWE2NzItMmU2YS00NDJjLThhMmQtYjkwZTE0YzZlZjcw@thread.v2__0/join?tenantId=313708a6-b7e9-492c-ac7a-f19734f3f702
ENGLISH: 11-11:30 a.m.
SPANISH: 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Learn how to:

Decide when and how often you want to receive notifications (District and School messages)
Engage in two-way communication with teachers
Keep track of important information
Connect with your school community

In partnership with AHC (Affordable Homes & Communities)

ParentSquare Support Session for Families
2023-12-05 17:30 - 18:30
Join us for a ParentSquare family support session!
At Randolph Elementary, 1306 S Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22204
Learn how to:

Decide when and how often you want to receive notifications (District and School messages)
Engage in two-way communication with teachers
Keep track of important information
Connect with your school community

Child Care, Coffee & Snacks Provided
In partnership with AHC (Affordable Homes & Communities)

Open Office Hours with Reid Goldstein (Virtual)
2023-12-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-10 19:30 - 21:30

Work Session on Planning Factors
2023-11-14 13:30 - 15:00

Work Session on Strategic Plan Foundation
2023-11-14 11:15 - 12:45

Work Session on Social Emotional and Mental Health
2023-11-14 09:30 - 11:00

School Board Meeting
2023-10-26 19:00 - 22:00
School Board meetings are broadcast live below and live feed is available on Comcast Cable Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41.
The meetings are re-broadcast on Fridays at 9 p.m. and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. immediately following the meeting.Please click on this link to watch live-stream:
https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/school-board-meetings/watch-school-board-meetings/

In Person - School Board Open Office Hours with Mary Kadera and Bethany Zecher Sutton
2023-10-23 18:00 - 20:00
On Monday, October 23, Board members Mary Kadera and Bethany Zecher Sutton will host an In-Person Open Office Hours from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Central Library (Quincy Room) located at 1015 Quincy St., Arlington, VA. Visitors will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure that Board Members have an opportunity to meet with all visitors, they may need to limit the time spent with each individual or group. Open Office Hours is a forum for Board members to listen to comments and concerns and to allow community members to speak to Board members on various topics. During Open Office Hours:

Participants are expected to be courteous and respectful. If a participant is disruptive, it may be necessary for the Board member to end the meeting early.
Personnel matters are confidential. Visitors are asked to respect that confidentiality; the School Board member cannot comment nor offer their individual opinion on such matters. This silence should not be treated as an indication of any particular position on the matter.
Statements that personally attack individuals or do not relate to Arlington Public Schools’ business are not appropriate for discussion. You will be asked to limit your remarks to issues related to Arlington Public Schools’ business.
Participants are welcome to share their comments in writing by sending them to school.board@apsva.us. A copy of the remarks will be distributed to all Board members.

Please contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us if you have any questions.

School Board Meeting
2023-10-12 19:00 - 22:00
School Board meetings are broadcast live below and live feed is available on Comcast Cable Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41. The meetings are re-broadcast on Fridays at 9 p.m. and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. immediately following the meeting.
Please click on this link to watch live-stream:https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/school-board-meetings/watch-school-board-meetings/

No School for Students (Countywide PL for Staff)
2023-10-09

Strategic Plan Community Forum
2023-10-03 18:30 - 20:30
During the 2023-24 school year, Arlington Public Schools will work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop the 2024-30 APS Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan serves as a roadmap to guide and focus our work as a school division to provide high-quality educational opportunities that support the academic and social-emotional needs of all students. The process to develop the 2024-30 Strategic Plan will led by APS Staff and a Steering Committee comprised of diverse group of stakeholders (students, parents, community members, teachers, administrators, and staff) and include multiple opportunities for all stakeholders to share their input and feedback throughout the process.

Strategic Plan Community Forum
2023-09-27 18:30 - 20:30
Note: This session will be held in Spanish with interpretation available in English
Development of the 2024-30-Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan Community Forum
2023-09-26 18:30 - 20:30
During the 2023-24 school year, Arlington Public Schools will work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop the 2024-30 APS Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan serves as a roadmap to guide and focus our work as a school division to provide high-quality educational opportunities that support the academic and social-emotional needs of all students. The process to develop the 2024-30 Strategic Plan will led by APS Staff and a Steering Committee comprised of diverse group of stakeholders (students, parents, community members, teachers, administrators, and staff) and include multiple opportunities for all stakeholders to share their input and feedback throughout the process.
More information

Work Session on Student Climate and Culture
2023-09-26 13:00 - 14:30

Work Session on Boundaries
2023-09-26 10:45 - 12:15

Work Session: Instructional Vision
2023-09-26 09:00 - 10:30

Holiday - Yom Kippur
2023-09-25

Open Office Hours
2023-09-11 19:00 - 21:00
Open Office Hours is a forum for Board members to listen to comments and concerns and to discuss various topics with community members. Each Board member will share what they heard during Open Office Hours with the entire Board and the Superintendent.
To participate, individuals must sign-up ahead of time using the SignUpGenius link posted the Friday before Open Office Hours and select a time slot for an individual meeting. The sign-up link for the September 11 Open Office Hours will be available on the afternoon of Friday, September 8.

Elementary Back-to-School Night (check with your school for time/location)
2023-09-06

Holiday - Labor Day
2023-09-04, 2023-08-31 - 2023-09-01, 2022-09-01 - 2022-09-02

First Day of PreK & VPI
2023-08-28 - 2023-08-29

School Board Meeting
2023-08-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-20 18:00 - 21:00

Staff Return (In-Service)...
2023-08-16 - 2023-08-17

New Teacher Orientation
2023-08-13 - 2023-08-16

School Board Meeting - Organizational
2023-07-06 09:30 - 11:30

Holiday - Independence Day
2023-07-03 - 2023-07-04
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Last Day of Middle School - Early Release
2023-06-14 - 2023-06-15

Last Day of High School - Early Release & Elementary Early Release
2023-06-13 - 2023-06-14
