Congratulations to the 35 students who graduated from Weston High School, Open Doors, and the Arlington Online Program last night!
Weston High School student Mady Van Beek was honored by the school board at last night’s board meeting for being a student advisor to the board. Mady graduates from Weston High School tonight. Thank you for your dedication!
Each month, the Equity Department develops themes that focus the equity work for our district. The goal of the monthly theme is to provide resources and supports for teachers in order to bring awareness and appreciation to the diverse population of students in our district.
This month's theme is Pride Month. Please click this link to find resources for this month’s theme.
The June 2026 Our Schools Community Newsletter has been distributed! Learn about what’s happening in Arlington Public Schools!
https://arlingtonpublicschoolswa.edurooms.com/newsletters/arlington-public-schools/newsletters/our-schools-june-2026
Congratulations to the 11 Arlington High School athletes who signed letters of intent today. We’re so proud of you!
The Arlington Public Schools “Cool Bus” will be traveling throughout the Arlington community this summer and stopping at various locations to support preschool through middle school aged students. The bus will be staffed by four teachers and a Spanish Interpreter-Tutor who will provide grade-appropriate books to check out along with giving an opportunity for the family to join in fun math games.
https://www.asd16.org/o/aps/page/summer-programs
At the May 11 board meeting, the Arlington School Board approved the 2026-27 District Calendar.
The calendar includes holidays, early dismissal days, conferences, and other information. The calendar is linked below:
2026-27 District Calendar
In addition, the board approved the key dates for the following school year (2027-28):
• First Day of School - Sept. 8, 2027
• Winter Break - Dec. 20, 2027 - Dec. 31, 2027 (School resumes Jan. 3, 2028)
• Spring Break - April 3 - 7, 2028
• Last Day - June 15, 2028 (Thursday) (Unless make-up days are needed)
Last week was Certificated Staff Appreciation Week. The district’s 347 certificated staff were recognized at tonight’s School Board meeting. Thank you teachers and other certificated staff for all you do for our students!
The May 2026 Our Schools Community Newsletter has been distributed! Learn about what’s happening in Arlington Public Schools!
https://arlingtonpublicschoolswa.edurooms.com/engage/arlington-public-schools/newsletters/our-schools-may-2026
The Arlington Public Schools Board of Directors recognized “Simply Amazing” students and staff at its regular board meeting on April 27. The Simply Amazing program is a districtwide recognition of students and staff who stand out for going above and beyond at their schools. Way to go!
https://www.asd16.org/o/aps/page/simply-amazing
https://www.asd16.org/o/aps/page/simply-amazing
The Arlington Public Schools Board of Directors last night recognized our incredible 329 classified employees for Education Support Professionals Week. Thank you for all you do!
Thanks to Arik Cohen from the Holocaust Center for Humanity who spoke to Post Middle School eighth graders yesterday about how both sets of his grandparents survived the Holocaust during World War II.
Schools in the Arlington School District honored veterans by holding Veterans’ Day observances.
Thanks to the Golden Eagles members and others who joined us last night for a community voices pie social! We had a great discussion about what’s going well in the district, what needs improvement, and what they would like to see for the future. Special thanks to the AHS culinary arts students for baking the pies and AHS Flight for entertaining us with their singing!
If you are 65 years of age or older and live within the Arlington School District boundaries, please complete an application form below!
https://www.asd16.org/page/golden-eagles-for-seniors
If you are 65 years of age or older and live within the Arlington School District boundaries, please complete an application form below!
https://www.asd16.org/page/golden-eagles-for-seniors
Arlington Public Schools is seeking School Bus Drivers! Up to 60 hours of paid training. Come be a part of our team!
Kindergartners had their first full day of school today. Have a great school year!
In August, Arlington Public Schools mailed letters to families regarding your child’s school bus including the bus ride to/from school, including instructions on your child's bus route number and how to find that route number on a bus. This will help your child find the right bus.
In some areas of the district, neighborhoods are also serviced by buses from neighboring school districts. Please make sure your child’s bus says Arlington School District No. 16 and not some other district’s name. This will help ensure that your child gets on the correct bus.
Thanks to Arlington Mayor Don Vanney, Arlington Police Commander Mike Gilbert, and Arlington Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Chrys Sweeting for joining students and driver Cathy Pater on a bus ride to their school! Have a great school year!
New paraeducators, child nutrition workers, school nurses, secretaries and an administrative assistant attended an orientation today at the District Office. Welcome to Arlington Public Schools!
Welcome to all the certificated staff who had their new employee orientation today. We’re glad you’re here!
