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.
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)
9 days ago, Arlington Public Schools
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!
9 days ago, Arlington Public Schools
The May 2026 Our Schools Community Newsletter has been distributed! Learn about what’s happening in Arlington Public Schools!
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.
May's theme is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Please click this link to find resources for this month’s theme.
20 days ago, Arlington Public Schools
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!
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!
2 months ago, Arlington Public Schools
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.
6 months ago, Arlington Public Schools
Schools in the Arlington School District honored veterans by holding Veterans’ Day observances.
6 months ago, Arlington Public Schools
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!
Arlington Public Schools is seeking School Bus Drivers! Up to 60 hours of paid training. Come be a part of our team!
8 months ago, Arlington Public Schools
Kindergartners had their first full day of school today. Have a great school year!
8 months ago, Arlington Public Schools
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.
9 months ago, Arlington Public Schools
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!
9 months ago, Arlington Public Schools
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!
9 months ago, Arlington Public Schools
Welcome to all the certificated staff who had their new employee orientation today. We’re glad you’re here!
9 months ago, Arlington Public Schools
Arlington Public Schools has a new app that can be downloaded for free for mobile phones. Stay up to date with access to events, documents, news, student stories and important alerts.
The City of Arlington is partnering with the Arlington School District to construct five pickleball courts at Haller Middle School. Construction is underway. It is estimated that the courts will be completed within 25 working days.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the city by phone at 360-403-3544 or via email at cityprojects@arlingtonwa.gov.
9 months ago, Arlington Public Schools
Construction activities are still occurring at Presidents Elementary. For your safety, if you visit the school, please use the areas marked in green on the attached map to access the school parking areas and entrance to the school building through Sept. 2. Please do not use the other entrances to the campus until the first day of school on Wednesday, Sept. 3.
Please note that these restrictions do not apply to the Presidents Open House on Thursday, Aug. 28 from 4-6 pm.
9 months ago, Arlington Public Schools
Congratulations to Mady Van Beek from Weston High School and Alex Phillips from AHS who were sworn in as student advisors to the board at the Aug. 11 School Board Meeting!
