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

School Board Meeting
2024-06-20 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
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 Mary Kadera (Virtual)
2024-06-24 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.

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 28 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

AT New Family Social at Lubber Run
2024-08-18 13:30 - 15:30
Arlington Tech New Family Social
Date: August 18th
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Lubber Run

AT New Student Orientation
2024-08-22 10:00 - 11:00
Arlington Tech New Student Orientation
Date: August 22nd
Time: 10am
Location: Arlington Career Center Commons

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

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

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

1970s Throwback Spirit Day
2024-09-18
Wear your best 1970’s throwback outfit!

ATAC Fall Community Social
2024-09-18 18:30 - 20:30
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 18th from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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.

Back to School Night
2024-09-24 18:00 - 20:00

ACC Club & Activities Fair
2024-09-27
When: During all three lunches
Location: 1st floor Commons

Holiday - Rosh Hashanah
2024-10-03

PSAT Test For Full-Time ACC 10th & 11th Grade Students
2024-10-09
PEP Students come to ACC for a regular school day
9th & 12th Grade Students Stay Home for asynchronous Virtual

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

Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Spa Day
2024-10-17 08:00 - 17:00
Hosted by our Cosmetology and Master Barber staff and students

ACC Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly
2024-10-25 09:30 - 10:00
Location: Commons

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

Holiday - Veterans Day
2024-11-11

Virtual Information Night (English & Spanish sessions)
2024-11-14 19:00 - 20:00

Arlington Tech Information Night
2024-11-14 19:00 - 20:00
Join our Virtual Information Session on November 14th at 7pm. Hear from a panel of students, administrators, and parents who will offer information and answer questions about Arlington Tech. Join through the following links:

English Session Link
Spanish Session Link

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 - Thanksgiving Break
2024-11-27 - 2024-11-29

In-Person Information Night & Tours
2024-12-10 18:30 - 20:00

Arlington Tech In-Person Tour
2024-12-10 18:30 - 20:00

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

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

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.

Holiday - Presidents Day
2025-02-17

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

“Dress Like a Boss” Day
2025-03-11 08:00 - 17:00
Dress Professionally (Sponsored by Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT))

LLT Mujeres Que Inspiran / Women Who Inspire Panel
2025-03-11 09:30 - 10:00
Location: 1st floor Commons

PEP Tours
2025-03-11 18:00 - 19:00

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

JROTC Color Guard - Space Force IT Day
2025-03-13 06:00 - 09:00
For selected students

Robotics Competition
2025-03-14
Location: Bethesda, MD – Walt Whitman HS

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

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
2025-03-18 08:00 - 2025-03-24 17:00

Robotics Competition
2025-03-22 - 2025-03-23
Location: Alexandria, VA – Hayfield Secondary

Grace Hopper STEM Day
2025-03-22 10:00 - 12:00
Arlington Tech is hosting Grace Hopper STEM Day for middle school girls. It’s a day filled with hands-on activities where you get to meet other girls and explore STEM. Register for the event and sign up for the activities you want to attend.

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.

ACC Iconic Women March
2025-03-27
Hosted by Latinas Leading Tomorrow
Time: Archers
Location: ACC Commons

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

SkillsUSA State Competitions
2025-04-04 - 2025-04-06
Location: Roanoke at the Berglund Center, Robotics District Championship in Upper Marlboro, EDCamp NOVA

SPIRIT WEEK - Wear ACC/ CTE Gear
2025-04-07 08:00 - 2025-04-11 17:00

Senior Class of 2025 Photo
2025-04-07 09:30 - 10:00
Location: Bus Loop

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.

Oratorical Contest
2025-04-08 18:30 - 21:00
Location: ACC Commons

Admitted Families Night
2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:30

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

Spring Break
2025-04-14 - 2025-04-18, 2026-03-30 - 2026-04-03

Cosmetology / Barbering Practical Exam
2025-04-21 07:00 - 14:00

ACT-SO Culinary Competition
2025-04-21 08:00 - 13:00
Location: ACC

Administrative Assistant Day
2025-04-23

ACC Purple-Up Day for the Month of the Military Child
2025-04-25

Teacher Appreciation Week
2025-05-05 - 2025-05-09

School Nurse's Day
2025-05-07

LLT Senior Recognition
2025-05-07 18:00 - 20:00

Black Teacher Appreciation Day
2025-05-08
“We Need Black Teachers” campaign sponsored by the Center for Black Educator Development & Marlene R.

NOVA Grad Reception
2025-05-08 15:30 - 16:30

TPP Mother's Day Tea
2025-05-09 15:15 - 17:00

JROTC Awards Night
2025-05-13 17:00 - 20:00

Future Teacher Signing Day
2025-05-15 08:30 - 09:45

ACC Student Art Gallery Opening Reception
2025-05-15 17:00 - 19:00
Location: The Crossing @ Clarendon

CTE Awards Night
2025-05-15 18:00 - 19:30

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

C-Span Presentation
2025-05-16
Time: Archers
Location: ACC Commons

Decision Day
2025-05-16 12:00 - 15:00

Math SOLs & Reading Expedited Retakes
2025-05-19 08:00 - 11:27

Science SOLs
2025-05-20 08:00 - 11:27
We will have a modified schedule that matches the homeschools. Homeschools will be running a modified schedule May 19-22.
Only students testing need to report from 8am – 11:27am.
Students who do not have transportation to come late will have study hall in the ACC Commons.

Social Studies & Make up SOLs
2025-05-21 08:00 - 2025-05-22 17:00
Modified schedule — All Day Classes

Holiday - Memorial Day
2025-05-26

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.

The Best Life Fair
2025-05-30
A sophomore keystone project, which showcases how learning at ACC can help us achieve wellness in all dimensions–intellectual, physical, mental, social, vocational, environmental, and financial. Everyone at ACC has something to contribute, whether you teach a core subject, elective, or a CTE.

Career Center Graduation Ceremony
2025-06-03 17:00 - 19:00
Tentative time/location

Elementary Early Release
2025-06-04, 2025-06-11

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

Holiday - July 4th
2025-07-04

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

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

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

Middle School Back-to-School Night
2025-09-17

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

Career Center/Arlington Tech/ACHS Back-to-School Night
2025-09-30

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

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

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

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

Holiday: Diwali
2025-10-20

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

End of 1st Quarter
2025-11-03

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

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.

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

Picture Make Up Day
2025-12-08 08:00 - 15:30

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

Arlington Tech in-person Info Session/Tours
2025-12-10 17:30 - 20:30

ACC Scholarship Fair
2025-12-11 11:30 - 13:30

Cyber Patriots (Space Force JROTC)
2025-12-11 15:00 - 20:00

Winter Wonderland Dance
2025-12-12 19:00 - 22:00

Wreaths Across America (SFJROTC)
2025-12-13 07:00 - 12:00

Math Tutoring
2025-12-13 09:00 - 12:00

Senior SOLs
2025-12-16 08:00 - 2025-12-19 15:30, 2026-04-14 08:00 - 2026-04-17 15:30
Only for Seniors who need to meet graduation requirements.

Senior / Junior SOLs
2026-01-12 08:00 - 2026-01-16 15:30
SOLs for Seniors and some underclassmen

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

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.

End of 2nd Quarter
2026-01-29

CANCELED:APS Teen Health & Wellness Fair
2026-01-30 13:00 - 16:00
EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED

CANCELED - Teen Health & Wellness Fair
2026-01-30 13:00 - 16:00

WIDA ACCESS for English Learners in PEP
2026-02-09 08:00 - 2026-02-10 15:30, 2026-02-12 08:00 - 2026-02-13 17:00

WIDA ACCESS for English Learners in ARLT/ELI/AC
2026-02-10 08:00 - 2026-02-11 15:30

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

Holiday: Presidents Day
2026-02-16

CTE Career Connections Fair
2026-02-25 11:30 - 13:30

2nd Annual Criminal Justice Career Fair
2026-02-26 17:00 - 19:00

Superintendent's Proposed Budget Presentation
2026-02-26 19:00 - 21:00
The Superintendent’s proposed budget presentation will be broadcasted 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.

Inside the Pill: Pharmacy, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science Panel
2026-02-27 09:30 - 10:00

Arlingteens Resume & Interview Clinic - must register
2026-03-09 17:30 - 19:30
Arlington County high schoolers: Need a job, but don’t know where to start? Register for the free Arlingteens Resume & Interview Clinic on March 9 at Thomas Jefferson Community Center!

Writing SOL for students in English 11
2026-03-16 08:00 - 2026-03-17 15:30

Holiday: Eid al-Fitr
2026-03-20

School Board Work Sessions
2026-03-24 09:00 - 16:00
Subject:
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Educational Technology – Focus on AI and Devices
10:45 – 12:15 p.m. – Math and the Science of Learning
1:30 – 4:00 p.m. – Joint County Board and School Board 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.

School Board Work Sessions
2026-04-14 09:00 - 16:00
Subject:
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Budget Work Session #1
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Budget Work Session #2
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Budget Work Session #3
2:45 – 4:00 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.

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

NWEA Reading Map Growth
2026-04-28 08:00 - 15:30
For all 9th graders and some 10th graders

School Board Work Session with BAC (New Date, Moved from 4/21)
2026-04-28 18:30 - 20:30

History SOLs
2026-05-18 08:00 - 15:30

Math SOLs
2026-05-19 08:00 - 15:30

English 11 Reading SOL
2026-05-20 08:00 - 15:30

Science SOLs
2026-05-21 08:00 - 15:30

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

Last day for Seniors
2026-05-29 08:00 - 17:00

School Board Work Sessions
2026-06-02 12:00 - 17:00
Subject:
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. – Inclusive Practices (Special Education)
1:45 – 3:15 p.m. – Early Childhood
3:15 – 5:00 p.m. – FY 2027-36 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.

ACC Graduation
2026-06-09 08:00 - 17:00

High School Early Release
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-17

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

Holiday: Juneteenth
2026-06-19

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