L Day
2023-10-16, 2023-10-18, 2023-10-20, 2023-10-24, 2023-10-26, 2023-10-30, 2023-11-01, 2023-11-03 and 63 more dates

W Day
2023-10-17, 2023-10-19, 2023-10-23, 2023-10-25, 2023-10-27, 2023-10-31, 2023-11-02, 2023-11-06 and 63 more dates

Enrichment & Advanced Academic Information Meeting
2023-10-17 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Oct. 17 Enrichment & Advanced Academic Information Meeting for parents and students at 6:30 – 7:30pm in the Little Theater. Students will be sharing their experiences at the Summer Residential Governor’s School programs and other opportunities. Information about Advanced Academics will also be shared.

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

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

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
2023-10-26 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/

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

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

School Board Meeting
2023-11-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-11-30 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-12-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-01-25 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-02-08 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-02-22 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-07 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-21 19:00 - 22:00 and 6 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/

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

Work Session on Social Emotional and Mental Health
2023-11-14 09:30 - 11:00
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 Strategic Plan Foundation
2023-11-14 11:15 - 12:45

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

Holiday Assemblies (1st Period)
2023-11-20 08:00 - 10:00

Open Office Hours with Mary Kadera (Virtual)
2023-11-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-24 19:00 - 21:00

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

63rd Annual Holiday Bazaar
2023-12-02 10:00 - 16:00
December 2, 2023 from 10AM – 4PM @ Washington – Liberty High School
Facebook: WLholidaybazaar
Instagram: WLholidaybazaar

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

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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
2023-12-09 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)

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

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

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

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

SOL Testing
2024-01-10 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-11 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-17 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-18 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-19 08:00 - 15:00

ACF Scholarship Application Help Session
2024-01-11 15:00 - 17:00
Link to register: https://form.jotform.com/arlingtoncf/acf-scholarship-help

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

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

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

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

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

RETAKE: SOL Testing
2024-01-30 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-31 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-01 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-02 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-05 08:00 - 15:00

Scheduling Night for Rising 9th Graders
2024-01-31 19:00 - 20:00
Location: W-L Auditorium – Rising 9th grade scheduling night for current 8th grade families. Come have all your questions answered.

Schedule Night for Rising 10th-12th Graders (Virtual)
2024-02-08 19:00
2/8 – Rising 10 – 12th grade scheduling night for current W-L families. Come have all your questions answered.
LINK to Presentation

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.

Winter Play
2024-02-15 19:00 - 2024-02-17 17:00

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

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

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

Concert: Band Pre-Assessment
2024-02-22 19:00

Concert: Orchestra Pyramid
2024-02-28 19:00

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

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

SOL Testing: Writing
2024-03-06 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-07 08:00 - 15:00

Public Hearing on Superintendent's Proposed FY 2025 Budget
2024-03-14 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/.

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

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

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

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

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.

Holiday - Eid al-Fitr
2024-04-10

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

Navigating High School for APS Immigrant Families
2024-04-16 19:00 - 20:00
Date: Tuesday April 16
Time: 7:00-8:00pm
Location: Arlington Career Center
Navigating the high school process can be daunting, especially for immigrant families. This event provides a unique opportunity for two student leaders to share knowledge, resources, and support in a welcoming and inclusive environment for eighth grade APS immigrant families. Empower yourself and your family to unlock the doors to academic success and future opportunities!Also, there will be light refreshments!
Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeL9QISJHZLB9S2G8iXTcOAOA5Gu5oWEGcGwy6R7nztI4HBFw/viewform
Español | Монгол | አማርኛ | العربية

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.

Concert: Jazz Band Pyramid
2024-04-17 19:00

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

MUSICAL:
2024-05-02 19:00 - 2024-05-04 17:00

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

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

Concert: Spring Choir
2024-05-14 19:00

Concert: Spring Orchestra
2024-05-15 19:00

Concert: Spring Band
2024-05-16 19:00

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

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

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

Senior Day: Awards Ceremony
2024-06-04 08:45 - 21:45

Senior Day: Graduation Rehearsal
2024-06-04 09:45 - 22:30

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.

Joint School Board/County Board CIP Work Session
2024-06-04 15:00 - 17:00

Work Session on CIP with FAC and JFAC
2024-06-04 18:30 - 20:30

Sr. Experience Show
2024-06-04 19:00 - 2024-06-05 19:00

High School Early Release
2024-06-10 - 2024-06-12, 2025-06-13 - 2025-06-17, 2026-06-12 - 2026-06-17

Public Hearing on Proposed CIP
2024-06-11 19:00 - 21:00

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

Elementary Early Release
2024-06-12

Graduation: Class of 2024
2024-06-13 10:00 - 11:30 | DAR Constitution Hall

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

Holiday - Eid al-Adha
2024-06-17

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

Holiday - Independence Day
2024-07-04

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

School Board Meeting - Organizational Meeting
2024-07-08 19:00 - 22:00

School Board Meeting
2024-07-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-01 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-15 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-17 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-29 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-11-14 19:00 - 22:00 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.

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

Last Day of Summer School
2024-08-02, 2025-08-01, 2026-07-31

WL 9th Grade Laptop Distribution
2024-08-05 09:00 - 14:30, 2024-08-06 09:00 - 14:30, 2024-08-08 09:00 - 14:30, 2024-08-09 09:00 - 12:00
Families are expected to follow their appointment times.

WL 9th Grade Laptop Distribution (Makeups)
2024-08-22 09:00 - 12:00

First Day of School K-12
2024-08-26, 2025-08-25

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

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.

W-L Back to School Night
2024-09-25 19:00 - 20:00

Holiday - Rosh Hashanah
2024-10-03

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

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

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

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

Holiday - Diwali
2024-11-01

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

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

W-L Picture Day
2024-11-06, 2024-11-07

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

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

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.

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

APS Teen Health Fair
2025-01-30 11:00 - 15:00
The health fair will offer:

Free Health Exams
Teen Immunizations
Resource Fair for Teens and their Families

Register online or contact your school nurse

W-L WIDA Testing / Alternate Schedule
2025-02-04 - 2025-02-05

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
2025-02-06 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-02-07 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-02-08 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-02-08 19:00 - 20:30

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.

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.

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

Writing SOL
2025-03-06 - 2025-03-07
Students not testing will follow an assembly schedule.

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

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

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.

Holiday - Eid al Fitr
2025-03-31

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.

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

W-L Theater Presents: Hadestown Teen Edition
2025-04-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-05 19:00 - 21:00

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.

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

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

Class of 2025 Parent Information Night
2025-05-05 18:00 - 19:00
End of Year discussion of events, and expectations in the W-L Auditorium.

W-L Reading SOL
2025-05-06

W-L Chemistry/ Earth Science SOL
2025-05-13

W-L US History SOL
2025-05-15

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

W-L SOL Testing
2025-05-19 - 2025-05-22
May 19- Algebra I and Algebra II/ US History and Reading makeup testing (for those with absences for illness, IB, and AP testing conflicts)
May 20- Biology regular classes and small group testing for all Science SOLs
May 21- Geometry- all levels and Science makeup testing (for those with absences for illness, IB, and AP testing conflicts)
May 22- Biology Intensified and Math makeup testing (for those with absences for illness, IB, and AP testing conflicts)

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.

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

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

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

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

W-L High School Summer Tour
2025-07-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-06 13:00 - 14:00
All new families are invited to have a tour of W-L High School this summer!

W-L Meet the Principal
2025-07-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Arlington Mill Community Center, 909 S Dinwiddie St, Arlington, VA, 22204

W-L Meet the Principal
2025-07-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Gates of Ballston, 4108 4th St N, Arlington, VA, 22203

W-L Meet the Principal
2025-08-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA, 22203

W-L 9th Grade MacBook Distribution
2025-08-04 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-05 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-06 09:00 - 15:00

W-L 9th Grade MacBook Distribution (Make-Up Dates)
2025-08-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-08 09:00 - 12:00

W-L Ice Cream Social
2025-08-19 17:00 - 19:00
Location: Door 5

W-L Open House/Activities Fair
2025-08-21 08:30 - 11:30

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

WL Yondr Pouch Informational Session (Hybrid)
2025-08-27 18:00 - 19:00
This will be a hybrid session, and you are welcome to attend in person at the high school or virtually via the link provided. We’ll provide an overview of the Yondr pouch system, explain how it will be used at our school, and answer any questions you may have.

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

WL Yondr Pouch Informational Session
2025-09-03 17:00 - 18:00

WL Senior College Planning Night
2025-09-10 18:30 - 19:30 | WL Auditorium

WL NWEA Testing (Modified Schedule)
2025-09-16
Check ParentSquare for who is testing and the modified schedule for the day.

WL Picture Day
2025-09-17, 2025-09-18

Holiday: Rosh Hashanah
2025-09-23

Ready, Set, Go Series Virtual Information Session for HS Seniors: Common App
2025-09-24 18:30
Ready, Set, Go! is a series of virtual information sessions designed to support seniors and their families through the college application process. Hosted in collaboration with all college and career counselors across Arlington Public Schools, these sessions will cover key topics such as the

Common App; Sep. 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Essay writing support; Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m.
Financial aid: Oct. 16 at 7 p.m.
Gap year; TBD

Open to all Seniors and their families, all sessions will be listed in SchooLinks under the Events section. Be sure to register to receive the session link!
Ready Set Go Series Flyer

WL Back to School Night
2025-09-24 19:00 - 21:00
Each class visit will be ten minutes in length with seven minutes passing. Mr. Duncan will begin the night with a school wide address via the PA system.

High School Back-to-School Night
2025-09-25

WL Senior Parent Information Session
2025-09-25 17:30 - 18:30 | WL Auditorium
The senior team will be hosting an information session for Class of 2026 students and families to discuss senior events, obligations, senior experience, testing requirements, graduation logistics and more!

WL BTSN Resource Fair
2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:00 | WL Cafeteria
Parents/Families are welcome to visit the cafeteria to interact with our different support personnel and community partners. Tables will be set up throughout the cafeteria for our Student Support Teams, IB Coordinator, Dean of Students, Advanced Academics Coach, Bilingual Family Specialists, Attendance, PTSA and our Athletics and Activities office. W-L Boosters will be selling W-L swag such as shirts hats, wrist bands and bumper stickers. Student Council Association (SCA) will present the plan for this years student activities and provide a Yondr demonstration. Attendees can also learn about our community partnerships with Edu-Futuro, Arlington Public Library, Arlington Community Federal Credit Union and Arlington Parks & Recreation. There will be opportunities for families to purchase a Yearbook, pay class dues, and/or join the PTA! Our Equity and Excellence Counselor, James Sample and College and Career Counselor, Elysse Catino will be hosting Open Houses in their rooms. Finally, several student-led clubs will be showcasing their creativity, passions, and the many opportunities available for students to get involved this year.

WL Centennial Open House
2025-09-27 10:00 - 13:00
Come see the Home of the Generals on the 100th anniversary! Old yearbooks and memorabilia will be available along with light refreshments.

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.

Ready, Set, Go Series Virtual Information Session for HS Seniors: Essay Support
2025-10-01 18:30

Holiday: Yom Kippur
2025-10-02

APS College and Career Fair
2025-10-07 18:00 - 20:00
Each year, APS hosts a college fair to offer students resources, information and networking for college and career opportunities. Learn more.
Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 2nd St. S, Arlington, VA 22204
For additional information or questions about the Beyond APS: College Fair, please contact Heather Davis at 703-228-6073 or heather.davis@apsva.us.

PSAT Testing Day
2025-10-08

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

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

W-L Hispanic Heritage Fiesta
2025-10-15 18:00 - 20:30 | WL Cafeteria

Ready, Set, Go Series Virtual Information Session for HS Seniors: Financial Aid
2025-10-16 19:00

Holiday: Diwali
2025-10-20

W-L Fall Choral Concert - Halloween Edition
2025-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | WL Auditorium

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

End of 1st Quarter
2025-11-03

Holiday: Veteran's Day
2025-11-11

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.

W-L Winter Sports Parent Information Meeting
2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:00 | WL Annex Commons

W-L Theater Presents "Into the Woods" by Stephen Sondheim
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-22 19:00 - 21:00 | WL Auditorium

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

Washington-Liberty Information Session
2025-12-03 19:00 - 20:00 | WL Auditorium
This session is designed for students and families who will be new to Washington-Liberty (WL) in the 2026-27 school year or who are considering attending WL via the school options lottery process. (Mostly 8th graders, but also some older students considering a transfer.)
The session will be divided into the following segments:

General school information – Principal Duncan
Student support – Ms. Dara Williams, Director of Counseling
IB Diploma Programme information – Ms. Julie Cantor, IB Coordinator
Student and teacher panel

Interpretation will be offered during this session.

Spanish interpretation will be available.

Interpretation for the following languages will be available upon request.

Amharic
Arabic
Mongolian

If you would like to request interpretation services in Amharic, Arabic or Mongolian, please complete this Google form.

Link to request interpretation

Deadline for requesting interpretation is Friday, November 14, 2025.

W-L Holiday Bazaar
2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00 | WL Cafeteria
Dozens of local artisans will fill the cafeteria, selling quality handcrafted items like housewares, jewelry, clothing/accessories, ceramics, art prints, collectibles, and ornaments. In the main hallway, students will sell baked goods, homemade dishes, hot drinks, and more to raise funds for clubs and teams.
(Free parking and free admission.Vendors accept both cash and credit, but student tables are CASH ONLY!).

W-L Winter Choral Concert
2025-12-09 19:00 - 20:00 | WL Auditorium

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

W-L Winter Band Concert
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:00

W-L Winter Orchestra Concert
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:00 | WL Auditorium

WL IB Information Night for 10th Graders (and families)
2026-01-14 19:00 - 20:00 | WL Cafeteria
This informational session is designed for 10th graders (and their families) who are considering pursuing a full IB diploma.
The session will initially provide general information about IB requirements, followed by a work session for students/families to develop a two-year plan for their junior and senior year. The aim of this session is to provide information about the requirements of the IB diploma programme so students may make an informed decision when choosing their courses for 11th grade.

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

School Board Work Session #1 with ACTL
2026-01-20 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.

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

Holiday: Presidents Day
2026-02-16

W-L Band Pre-Assessment Concert
2026-02-19 19:00 - 20:00 | WL Auditorium

W-L Orchestra Pre-Assessment Concert
2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:00

VMEA District XII – District Performance Assessment at Washington-Liberty
2026-03-05 - 2026-03-07

W-L Choral Pre-Assessment Concert
2026-03-10 19:00 - 20:00 | WL Auditorium

Holiday: Eid al-Fitr
2026-03-20

W-L Spring Orchestra Concert
2026-03-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 | WL Auditorium

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.

WL Theater Presents: Spring Musical
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-11, 2026-04-17 - 2026-04-18 | WL Auditorium

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.

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

W-L Jazz Pyramid Concert
2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:00 | WL Auditorium

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

W-L Spring Choral Concert
2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:00 | WL Auditorium

W-L Spring Band Concert
2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:00 | WL Auditorium

School Board Work Session with Advisory Committees - End of Year Reports
2026-05-21 18:30 - 20:30

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

Holiday: Eid al-Adha
2026-05-27

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.

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

Holiday: Juneteenth
2026-06-19

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