Abingdon

Abingdon Parent Information Sessions - Support with ParentVue & ParentSquare (Flyer attached)
2025-08-27 07:45 - 08:30 (America/New_York)
Parent information sessions

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

Abingdon Rising Kindergarten Families: Come play at Abingdon and meet new friends! (Flyer attached)
2025-08-23 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-08-02 10:30 - 12:00
Abingdon Rising Kindergarten Families

School Board Meeting
2025-08-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-07 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-24 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-01 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-04-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-27 19:00 - 22:00 and 12 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.

Open House 2025-2026
2025-08-21 13:00 - 14:45

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

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

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

5th Grade Picnic (Field Day Alternative - Rain Date)
2025-06-16

Abingdon Field Day (Rain Date)
2025-06-16

5th Grade Promotion (details enclosed)
2025-06-13 08:00 - 11:30
Friday, June 13th: Promotion Day
8:00 – Rehearsal
10:00 – Clap Out
10:30 – Ceremony
11:30 – End of Ceremony

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

Rising Kindergarteners Open House SY 25-26 (Flyer attached)
2025-06-11 13:30 - 14:30

Arlington Public Librarians Visit
2025-06-11 08:15 - 12:00

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

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.

PTA - Silver Diner Spirit Night
2025-06-10 17:00 - 20:00
Silver Diner Spirit Night – Join us Tuesday, June 10 for a Silver Diner Spirit Night, 5-8pm. Proceeds from online and in-person orders will benefit Abingdon PTA.

5th Grade Picnic (Field Day Alternative)
2025-06-09

Abingdon Field Day
2025-06-09

Abingdon Band & Orchestra Spring Concert
2025-06-05 18:30 - 19:30

Grade 4 Math Expedited SOL Retakes
2025-06-05 08:00 - 12:00

Science + VA Studies SOL Expedited Retakes
2025-06-04 08:30 - 12:30

5th Grade - Tie Dye
2025-06-04

5th Grade - Glow Party
2025-06-03 15:00 - 16:15

Grade 3/5 Math SOL Retake
2025-06-03 08:00 - 11:50

Reading SOL Expedited Retakes
2025-06-02 08:30 - 15:00

Campus Survival Kits - Deadline is July 15!
2025-06-02 - 2025-07-15
Order 2025-2026 School Supply Kits Now – July 15
Abingdon PTA Campus Survival Kits 2025-2026

Abingdon’s Cultural Heritage Night
2025-05-30 18:00 - 20:00

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.

Abingdon 5th Grade Science SOL
2025-05-29

Abingdon 3rd Grade Swim (Branley, Coan, DaGuzman Classes)
2025-05-28 - 2025-06-03

Abingdon 4th Grade Math SOL
2025-05-28

Math SOL Expedited Retakes
2025-05-27 08:00 - 11:50, 2025-05-21 08:30 - 15:00

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

Abingdon 4th/5th Grade Choral Concert (GYM)
2025-05-22 18:30 - 19:30

Abingdon 3rd Grade Math SOL
2025-05-22

Abingdon 5th Grade Math SOL
2025-05-21

Abingdon 4th Grade VA Studies SOL
2025-05-20

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

Abingdon 3rd Grade Reading SOL
2025-05-15

Abingdon 4th Grade Reading SOL
2025-05-14

Abingdon 5th Grade Reading SOL
2025-05-13

Abingdon Annual Art Show
2025-05-07 18:00 - 19:30

5th Grade - Field Trip to African American History Museum in DC
2025-05-06 09:30 - 13:00

Abingdon 5th Grade IRW SOL
2025-04-23

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

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

Arbor Day Celebration (Grades: 1st, 3rd, 5th) - Back Playground
2025-04-11 13:00 - 13:45

Arbor Day Celebration (Grades: PreK, Kinder, 2nd, 4th) - Back Playground
2025-04-11 09:15 - 10:15

End of 3rd Quarter
2025-04-11

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.

Amazing Abingdon Showcase
2025-04-04 07:30 - 09:30

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.

Abingdon - Author Visiting K-2 students
2025-04-03 08:15 - 10:30
Kindergarten, First Grade and Second Grade Families,
On Thursday, April 3, 2025, author Leah Moser will visit all K-2 Abingdon students in the morning. Students will learn about the writing process. For families interested in purchasing a copy of I am a Thundercloud, R.E.A.D. Book Nook in Arlington is coordinating book sales. Book orders are due no later than March 27, 2025. Use this school-specific link to pre-order: https://www.readbooknook.org/author-visit-leah-moser There is no obligation to purchase a book. All pre-ordered books will be delivered directly to the school for the author to sign the morning of April 3rd and then delivered to students. See attached flyer for the author visit schedule.
Meghan Fatouros, Librarian

Abingdon Moser Author Visit

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.

Abingdon 3rd Grade Swim (Majestic, Resler, Colas-Louis Classes)
2025-03-21 - 2025-03-27

Abingdon Literacy Night
2025-03-20 18:30 - 20:00

Abingdon PTA general membership meeting
2025-03-17 18:00 - 19:30

Your Voice Matters Survey (Abingdon will host hours to assist community members in completing the survey)
2025-03-14 08:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-03 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-02-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-25 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-20 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-02-18 08:00 - 09:00

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

Abingdon 4th Grade Swim (Leavitt, Chervin, and Mahoney Classes)
2025-03-12 - 2025-03-20

Abingdon PTA - Ice Skating and Pizza Rescheduled for Tuesday, 3/11 from 6-8 pm
2025-03-11 18:00 - 20:00
Abingdon families, Ice Skating and Pizza Rescheduled for Tuesday, 3/11 from 6-8 pm Join us at West Post (formerly Pentagon Row) – 1201 Joyce St, Arlington – Tuesday 3/11. Thanks to our generous sponsors at Arlington Pediatric Dentistry, Abingdon students and staff skate for free (others $10). Beginning at 5pm, visit Nighthawk Brewery next door and 10% of food & drink sales will go to Abingdon PTA (MENTION CODE WORD ABINGDON10) Thanks! -Abingdon PTA

Abingdon 5th Grade Outdoor Lab Field Trip Group 2, Day 2
2025-03-07 08:00 - 13:30

Abingdon 5th Grade Outdoor Lab Field Trip Group 2, Day 1
2025-03-06 08:00 - 13:30

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

Abingdon 5th Grade Outdoor Lab Field Trip Group 1, Day 2
2025-03-04 08:00 - 13:30

Abingdon 4th Grade Swim (Domfe and Sargent Classes)
2025-03-04 - 2025-03-11

Abingdon 5th Grade Outdoor Lab Field Trip Group 1, Day 1
2025-03-03 08:00 - 13:30

Abingdon PTA Read A Thon
2025-03-03 - 2025-03-14
PTA will be raising money for Abingdon by focusing on reading for the next few weeks – and we need your help. Sign up to activate your child’s Read-A-Thon page. From there you can track their reading and receive donations from friends and family. Together let’s show everyone how rewarding reading can be. Readathon runs through March 14. This favorite annual program is the PTA’s largest fundraiser and makes other fun events (Trunk or Treat! Multicultural Night!) possible.

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

Abingdon Book Fair - Family Night
2025-02-12 15:00 - 18:30

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.

Abingdon Skate Night @ Pentagon Row (click for info)
2025-02-10 08:00 - 17:00
Skate Night @ Pentagon Row Feb. 13 — Sponsored by Arlington Pediatric Dentistry Join us at Pentagon Row Skating Rink on Thursday, February 13th from 6-8 pm. Skating is free for Abingdon students due to the generous sponsorship of Arlington Pediatric Dentistry!

Abingdon Book Fair
2025-02-10 - 2025-02-14

The Abingdon Kindness Challenge (click for info)
2025-02-10 - 2025-02-14
Dear Abingdon families and staff,
Get ready to spread kindness! ? From February 10-14, 2025, we will celebrate The Abingdon Kindness Challenge, focusing on learning about, exploring, and practicing kindness. Promoting kindness builds self-confidence, optimism, leadership, and overall happiness!
Here’s how we’re celebrating each day:
✨ Monday, Feb. 10 – Kick off Kindness Week! Wear silly socks or shoes to kick off the Kindness Challenge.
? Tuesday, Feb. 11 – Strengthen Kindness! Wear workout or sports gear to show the power of kindness.
? Wednesday, Feb. 12 – Kindness Makes the World Brighter! Wear neon and bright colors to shine kindness everywhere.
? Thursday, Feb. 13 – Kindness Ties Us Together! Wear tie-dye, bow ties, or bows to celebrate unity through kindness.
❤️ Friday, Feb. 14 – Abingdon Loves Kindness! Wear your Abingdon gear OR anything red, white, or pink to spread kindness and love!

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

Abingdon Band & Orchestra Winter Concert
2025-01-29 18:30 - 19:30

Abingdon School Day Instrumental Music Concert
2025-01-29 08:20 - 09:15

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

Abingdon Principal Coffee Chat
2025-01-22 07:50 - 08:30

Abingdon Kindergarten Kennedy Center Field Trip
2025-01-21 09:15 - 12:15

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

Abingdon 5th Grade Parent Information Meeting
2025-01-15 18:00 - 19:00
Updated Abingdon 5th Grade Parent Night Flyer

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

Abingdon Picture Retake Day
2024-12-13

Abingdon Cinderella Ball- First Grade!
2024-12-06 08:15 - 10:15

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.

Abingdon PTA general meeting
2024-11-18 18:00 - 19:00
Our next PTA general meeting is Monday, November 18 from 6-7 PM in the Abingdon library and over Zoom (link below). At this meeting, an APS representative will present on the new standards-based grading and reporting system. Please RSVP if you’ll attend the meeting and if you’ll take advantage of the pizza/care for your children during the meeting.
RSVP Form: https://forms.gle/f8hCYF45QdZ8vRgj6
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/98024029567?pwd=[REDACTED]

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

Abingdon Costume Parade
2024-10-31 11:30 - 12:15
Dear Abingdon families,
Abingdon Costume Parade will be on October 31, 2024, from 11:30 am – 12:15 pm. Students will be able to wear their costumes. However, no weapons, blood, or scary masks or costumes. Parade will be in the front of the building in the lap area of the playground. Students will parade around the lap and the Wakefield Band will be performing. Parents are invited to attend.
Thank you,
Dr. Edwin Acevedo

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

Abingdon Picture Day - Individual and Class Pictures
2024-10-28
Picture Day is coming to Abingdon on Monday, October 28!
You can place an order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTZ9NPPB. (Order before midnight on Picture Day to get free shipping.) A hard copy order form also will be sent home. A portion of all orders is donated by Lifetouch to the Abingdon PTA.

Abingdon Gifted Services Info Night for Parents/Community
2024-10-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Abingdon Elementary School Library

Abingdon Planetarium Field Trip (Resler and DeGuzman)
2024-10-21 09:30 - 10:50

Abingdon Unity Day
2024-10-16
Wear Orange on Wednesday, October 16 for Unity Day
October is Bullying Prevention month, and the National Bullying Prevention Center recognizes October 16 as “Unity Day.” The call to action is simple—to wear and share the color orange—as a tangible representation of the supportive, universal message that our society wants to prevent bullying, and is united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.

Abingdon Planetarium Field Trip (Coan, Majestic, Branley, Fisher, Colas-Louis)
2024-10-15 09:30 - 13:30

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

Abingdon Family Science Night
2024-10-01 18:00 - 19:30

Abingdon 3rd Grade Outdoor Lab Field Trip Day 2
2024-09-26 08:00 - 13:30

Abingdon 3rd Grade Outdoor Lab Field Trip Day 1
2024-09-25 08:00 - 13:30

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.

Abingdon Back-to-School Night
2024-09-12 18:30 - 19:50
Dear Parents, We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Back-to-School Night, which will take place on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Back to School Night will offer two sessions to accommodate those parents who may be running late or have multiple children at the school. The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a brief 10-minute meet and greet with our administrative team. Following this, you will transition to your child’s classroom for Session One, which runs from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. If you need to attend another classroom, Session Two will begin at 7:20 p.m. and conclude at 7:50 p.m., marking the end of the evening. Back-to-School Night is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child’s teacher and learn about the program of studies for the year. Teachers will provide an overview of the key subjects, goals, and expectations, helping you understand how to best support your child’s educational journey. Please note that this event is not intended for individual conferences. You will have the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one conference with your child’s teacher on October 10th. Thanks to the PTA, childcare will be available on a first-come, first-served basis during the event. A donation of your choosing will be greatly appreciated to help cover the costs of childcare. We look forward to seeing you there and partnering with you for a successful school year.
Sincerely,
Dr. Acevedo, Principal

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

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

Abingdon Open House - Students' last name L-Z
2024-08-22 14:00 - 14:45

Abingdon Open House - Students' last name A-K
2024-08-22 13:00 - 13:45

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

Field Day
2024-06-07

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.

5th Grade SOL - Science
2024-05-31

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

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

3rd Grade SOL - Math
2024-05-30

4th Grade SOL - Math
2024-05-29

5th Grade SOL - Math
2024-05-23

4th Grade SOL - VA Studies
2024-05-22

3rd Grade SOL - Reading
2024-05-21

4th Grade SOL - Reading
2024-05-17

5th Grade SOL - Reading
2024-05-16

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

Spring Instrumental Music Concert
2024-05-09 06:30 - 19:30
Students are expected to arrive at 6:00 PM and concert starts at 6:30 PM

Art Show
2024-05-08 18:00 - 19:30

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

Amazing Abingdon
2024-03-01 08:00 - 12:00

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.

Abingdon Book Fair
2024-02-12 08:00 - 2024-02-16 14:30 | Abingdon Elementary School Library
Times will adjust closer to event

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

Winter Instrumental Music Concert
2024-02-01 18:00 - 20:00
Students are expected to arrive 6:00 PM and the concert starts at 6:30 PM.

No School for Students (Grade Preparation Day)
2024-01-29, 2023-11-07

End of 2nd Quarter
2024-01-26

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

Movie Night (Hispanic Heritage Month) in the gym
2023-11-03 18:00 - 20:00

Fall Parade
2023-10-30 12:15 - 17:00
Join us at Abingdon to start our parade through the neighborhood with the Wakefield Marching Band!

Abingdon Trunk-or-Treat
2023-10-28

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

ABD Tech Night 6-7pm in the Library
2023-10-05 18:00 - 19:00

Fall Picture Day (Retakes)
2023-10-05 08:00 - 14:30

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.

ParentVue/ParentSquare Support - Teacher lounge
2023-09-29 07:30 - 08:30

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

Virginia Growth Assessment - 3rd Grade
2023-09-27 - 2023-09-28

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

PTA general membership meeting (cafeteria)
2023-09-21 17:15 - 18:15

Virginia Growth Assessment - 4th Grade
2023-09-20 - 2023-09-21

Virginia Growth Assessment - 5th Grade
2023-09-18 - 2023-09-19

Picture Day
2023-09-14 07:50 - 14:30
Individual Student & Staff Picture Day

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.

Abingdon Back to School Night
2023-09-06 18:30 - 19:40

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

Abingdon Elementary School Back to School Night!
2023-08-27 18:30 - 19:30
Begins at 6:30 pm

Abingdon Open House
2023-08-24 13:30 - 15:00
Open House will be on Thursday, August 24, 2023 for families by Last Name as follows:
1:30 pm -2:15 pm for A – M
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm for N – Z.
Parents and students are invited to come and visit their new classroom and to meet their new teachers

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
