School Board Meeting
2023-09-21 19:00 - 22:00, 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 (America/New_York) and 7 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 - Yom Kippur
2023-09-25

Work Session: Instructional Vision
2023-09-26 09:00 - 10:30
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.

Work Session on Boundaries
2023-09-26 10:45 - 12:15

Work Session on Student Climate and Culture
2023-09-26 13:00 - 14:30

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

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

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.

Math Parent Workshop
2023-10-06 09:30 - 11:00 | Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA, 22203, United States
Come join us at the Lubber Run Community Center -Hickory Room for a parent workshop on helping your child with math.

No School for Students (Countywide PL for Staff)
2023-10-09

Open Office Hours with Reid Goldstein (Virtual)
2023-10-10 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-12-04 17:00 - 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.

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/

Elementary Early Release for Parent-Teacher Conferences
2023-10-19, 2024-03-14, 2024-10-10, 2025-03-13

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

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

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

Work Session on Social Emotional and Mental Health
2023-11-14 09:30 - 11:00

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

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

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

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

Family Math Workshop
2024-01-19 09:30 - 11:00 | Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA, 22203, United States
Barrett Parent Math Workshop and Breakfast!
When: Friday, January 19 from 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Where: Lubber Run Community Center, Oak Room
Presented by Lauren Ferraro and Wendy Mastaler, K-5 Mathematics Instructional Coaches

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

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

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.

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

Rising Kindergarten Info Session
2024-02-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Barrett Library, VA, United States
When: Tuesday February 27 at 5PM
Where: Barrett Library
Do you have a child that will be in Kindergarten next year? Or do you know of a family who has a rising kindergartner that has already enrolled their child at Barrett or that will enroll their child at Barrett later this summer? Then, please join principal Catherine Han and the Barrett kindergarten teachers on Tuesday, February 27 at 5 pm in the school library to learn about Barrett’s kindergarten program. A Spanish interpreter will be made available for those parents that speak Spanish.
https://barrett.apsva.us/post/kindergarten-2024-25-information-session

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

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

Family Math Workshop
2024-03-08 09:30 - 11:00
RESCHEDULED Barrett Family Math Workshop.
Please join us for breakfast and learning!
When: Friday, March 8 from 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Where: Lubber Run Community Center, Hickory Room
Hosted by the Barrett Math Coaches, Wendy Mastaler and Lauren Ferraro

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

Barrett Garden Work Day
2024-03-16 09:00 - 12:00
Date: Saturday, March 16
Time: 9:00 AM until noon
Location: K.W. Barrett Elementary School Garden – BY THE THIRD GRADE TRAILERS

To assist us in planning, kindly sign up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044DA5AC2D6-47810363-kw#/
Remember to dress in comfortable clothing and wear close-toed shoes. We have lots of kid-sized gloves and garden tools, but you’re welcome to bring along any gardening tools you might have.
We’ll have water on hand – and fingers crossed for warm weather. We’re looking forward to seeing many of you there and working together to make our school garden a beautiful and productive space.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community!
Best, The Barrett School Garden Team

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Elementary Early Release
2024-06-05, 2024-06-12, 2025-06-04, 2025-06-11, 2026-06-03, 2026-06-10

High School Early Release
2024-06-10 - 2024-06-12

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

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

Barrett 5th Grade Promotion
2024-06-12 14:15 - 15:15
5th Grade Promotion at Lubber Run Amphitheater. If raining or extreme weather, the ceremony will take place in the Barrett gym.

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 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

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

Barrett PTA Meeting
2024-09-03 19:00 - 20:00
You are invited to the first Barrett PTA meeting of the school year on Tuesday September 3 at 7PM. See email for link to the PTA meeting on Zoom.

Barrett Ice Cream Social
2024-09-06 18:30 - 19:30
Please join us on the playground for complimentary ice cream from the Barrett PTA.

Back to School Night
2024-09-12 17:00 - 18:30
Thursday, September 12 from 5-6:30PM is Back to School Night.
Back to School Night provides parents and caregivers with the opportunity to learn about their child’s grade level curriculum and what is in store for their child.From 5:00- 5:20 PM, there will be a welcome and greeting from the Principal. There will be an opportunity to meet the school’s student success team such as the School Counselor and the academic coaches that support teachers.From 5:25-5:55 PM, parents will have the opportunity to join the 1st session.From 6:00-6:30 PM, parents with multiple children will have an opportunity to join the 2nd session.Each session is 30 minutes in length. Information from the first session is repeated in the 2nd session.Our Specials teachers (PE, Art, Library, Music, and Project Discovery) will be in the library for parents interested in learning more about our Specials curriculum.

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.

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

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

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

Class Picture Day Photos
2025-03-11 | Barrett
Class picture day is Tuesday, March 11! Please send your students to school on time and dressed to have their photo taken with their classmates. There is no need for families to do anything else – the teachers have already scheduled their classes for their photo.
You can preorder your copy of the class photo here and if you order before Tuesday, you will receive free shipping.
If you have any questions about photo day, please reach out to vp-internal@kwbarrettpta.org. If you have questions about ordering, please contact Victor O’Neill Studios at underclass@vosphoto.com or call (703) 532-0013 (select menu option 1).

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

Club Picture Photo Day
2025-03-21
If your student participates in a club at Barrett, we look forward to seeing your student with their best smiles on March 21. The photos will appear in the Barrett yearbook. Barrett Runners is an example of a Barrett club.

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.

Stripes Family Night at Barrett
2025-03-26 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for STRIPES Night! 3/26/2025
When: Wednesday, March 26th, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

PK-2 Students: Library from 6:00-6:30 p.m. for a read aloud and book shopping.
Grades 3-5: Info sessions on SOLs, SEL, Math, and middle school from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and then book shopping.

Free Book: Every student attending STRIPES night gets a free book from R.E.A.D.!
Artwork Display: See student work in the gym.
We hope to see you there!

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

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)
2025-05-15 19:00 - 22:00

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.

Mon June 2 - Barrett Family Arts Fest
2025-06-02 17:15 - 19:30
Art walk beginning at 5:15, concert at 6:00
The chorus, band and strings Spring Concert is Monday, June 2nd.
Artwork will be on display starting at 5:15 with the concert beginning at 6:00PM

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

Barrett PTA Meeting via Zoom
2025-09-02 19:00 - 20:30
Via Zoom

Elementary School Back-to-School Night
2025-09-11

Barrett Back to School Night
2025-09-11 18:30 - 19:45
6:30pm for Back to School Night 2025

6:30-6:40 p.m.: General Session in the library

6:45–7:10 p.m.: First Session

7:15–7:40 p.m.: Second Session

Back To School Night Presentation Locations:

Grade
Location

PK
Room 121 for Mulholland / Room 132 for Garman/Weir / Room 134 for Gerald

K
Room 119 for Torres / ART Room 16 for Hines, Bowser, Myers

1
Room 137 for Wetmore, Smith, Hensley / Room 133 for Flores

2
Room 201

3
Room 127

4
Room 215

5
Room 233

MIPA
Room 213 for Noviello / Room 1 for Mini MIPA

Life Skills
Room 100E for Halligan

Specials Teachers, Student Services/ Mental Health Team
Library

Please note, if you need support with the online Back to School packets, staff will be available to help in the main lobby area from 6pm-8pm.

Padres Unidos: Supporting English Learners by Ms. Kester
2025-09-19 09:30 - 10:30
Join us for an informative and engaging session focused on how we support English learners at Barrett Elementary. Parents will learn about the programs, resources, and strategies used to help students thrive academically and socially while developing their English language skills. This is a great opportunity to meet staff, ask questions, and discover ways to support your child’s learning at home.

Holiday: Rosh Hashanah
2025-09-23

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.

Holiday: Yom Kippur
2025-10-02

Photos for Students - Picture Day at Barrett
2025-10-03
Photo make-up date: November 14, 2025

Padres Unidos: Standards-Based Grading and Reporting-Decoding Report Cards
2025-10-03 09:30 - 23:00 | Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA, 22203, United States
Curious about how your child’s progress is measured? Join us for an informative session on Standards-Based Grading and Reporting. Learn how to read and understand your child’s report card, what the grading standards mean, and how they reflect your child’s learning and growth. This session will help you feel confident in supporting your child’s academic journey.

Advanced Academics Introduction (Online)
2025-10-07 18:30 - 19:00
The Advanced Academics Introduction will take place online with the same Zoom link that will be used for the PTA meeting following the presentation.

Barrett PTA Meeting & Presentation on Student Support Process
2025-10-07 19:00 - 20:30

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

Barrett Garden Work Day
2025-10-18 09:00 - 11:00

Holiday: Diwali
2025-10-20

Roving Readers: Hispanic Heritage Month
2025-10-21 09:30 - 14:30
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Barrett Elementary welcomed parents and community volunteers for a special event. Guests visited classrooms to read books celebrating Hispanic culture, language, and stories, helping to foster a love of reading and cultural pride among our students. If you are interested in participating in future Roving Readers events, please contact Mr. Ramírez.

Padres Unidos: ParentVue and ParentSquare Workshop-Part 1
2025-10-24 09:30 - 11:00 | Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA, 22203, United States
Need help logging in or using ParentVUE and ParentSquare? Whether you’re creating an account, resetting a password, or just figuring out how to use the tools—this basic, hands-on workshop is for you! We’ll guide you step-by-step so you can stay connected with your child’s school and classroom updates.

Barrett Book Fair
2025-10-27 - 2025-10-31

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

End of 1st Quarter
2025-11-03

Math Strategies for Families: Fact Fluency
2025-11-07 09:30 - 11:00 | Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA, 22203, United States
Join Barrett’s Math Coaches for a beginner-friendly, hands-on session at the Lubber Run Community Center. Parents will explore fun and engaging math games and strategies that students use in class and learn how to use them at home too!

Holiday: Veteran's Day
2025-11-11

School Photo Make Up Picture Day
2025-11-14

Padres Unidos: ParentVue and ParentSquare Workshop-Part 2
2025-11-14 09:30 - 11:30 | Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA, 22203, United States
Ready to take the next step? In Part 2 of our workshop, we’ll explore how to use ParentVUE and ParentSquare more confidently—including how to check grades, send messages, update contact info, and stay on top of school news. Whether you joined Part 1 or are jumping in now, this session will help you make the most of these powerful tools!

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.

Padres Unidos: Título I, el Plan de Acción Escolar, Responsabilidad y Acreditación
2025-11-21 09:30 - 11:30 | Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA, 22203, United States
¡Los invitamos a una reunión especial con la Dra. Rivas, directora de Barrett! Compartiremos información clave sobre el programa Título I, el Plan de Acción Escolar, responsabilidad y acreditación garantizan el éxito académico de todos los estudiantes. ¡Su participación es fundamental! Aproveche esta oportunidad para informarse y hacer preguntas .
Además, tendremos un potluck (desayuno). Traiga su platillo favorito para compartir. ¡Será un momento para aprender y convivir!

PreK We are Thankful for Family Lunch
2025-11-25 11:00 - 12:30

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

Barrett PTA Meeting
2025-12-02 19:00 - 20:30

Cancelada-Padres Unidos: De los Dientes de Leche a Sonrisas Radiantes! El papel de los padres en la salud bucal de sus hijos.
2025-12-05 09:30 - 10:30
¡Padres, los invitamos a una charla especial sobre el papel que ustedes juegan en la salud dental de sus hijos! Aprenderán cómo cuidar los dientes desde pequeños, prevenir problemas comunes y fomentar buenos hábitos para una sonrisa sana y duradera. Tendremos como invitada a la Dra. Estrella Cardenas.

Roving Readers: Celebrations Around the Word
2025-12-09 09:30 - 14:30
Volunteers visited classrooms at Barrett Elementary to read stories about holidays and traditions from around the globe. Students enjoyed learning how people celebrate in different ways. If you’d like to be a classroom reader for future events, please contact Mr. Ramírez.

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

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

Padres Unidos: English Learner Testing Explained. How Parents Can Help!
2026-01-16 09:15 - 10:30
Padres Unidos invites families of English learners to a short, practical session on the annual ACCESS for ELs test. Parents will learn what the test measures, what students are expected to do, and why ACCESS results are important for tracking language growth. Families will also explore simple ways to support their child at home and try out sample test questions to better understand the student experience.

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.

Barrett Dental Clinic
2026-01-21 08:00 - 16:00
VA Smiles Mobile Dental Clinic. The enrollment form is sent home via your child’s backpack.
For more Information visit https://barrett.apsva.us/post/barrett-dental-clinic-sign-up
Sign up https://www.myschooldentist.com

Padres Unidos: Orientación para Padres-Swanson Middle School y Selección de Cursos (SP)
2026-01-23 09:30 - 11:00 | Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA, 22203, United States
Acompañe a la Srta. Ortiz, Consejera de EL, y a la Sra. Rodríguez, Especialista en Familias Bilingües, en una sesión informativa diseñada para brindar a las familias una comprensión completa sobre la organización y dinámica de Swanson Middle School. Se compartirá información clave sobre la estructura de la escuela, las rutinas diarias, los apoyos disponibles y lo que pueden esperar los estudiantes al ingresar a la escuela media. También se ofrecerá una explicación detallada del proceso de selección de cursos para el próximo año escolar, incluyendo las opciones académicas y electivas disponibles.

Barrett Winter Concert
2026-02-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Barrett

Canceled:Padres Unidos: Summer Camp Programs by the Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation
2026-02-06 09:30 - 10:30 | Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA, 22203, United States
Barrett families are invited to join the Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation for an engaging presentation on the wide variety of summer camps available this summer. Learn about camp themes, schedules, registration details, financial assistance options, and the many enriching experiences designed to keep children active, curious, and connected throughout the summer. This session is a great opportunity for families to explore programs that match their child’s interests and plan ahead for a fun, safe, and memorable summer.
The presentation will be held in English. If you need an interpreter for a language other than English, please contact the school during the week of January 26.

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

3rd Grade Outdoor Lab Field Trip
2026-02-13
Grade 3 field trip to Outdoor Lab has been scheduled for Feb. 13, 2026

Holiday: Presidents Day
2026-02-16

Padres Unidos: The Power of a Positive School Climate Presented by Iván López, APS Office of School Climate and Culture
2026-02-20 09:30 - 11:00 | Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA, 22203, United States
Join Iván López, APS Student Climate Coordinator, for an insightful session exploring how a positive school climate can transform students’ experiences, strengthen relationships, and support academic and social‑emotional growth. Families will learn what school climate means, why it matters, and how collaborative efforts between staff, students, and families help create welcoming, safe, and thriving learning environments. This presentation offers practical strategies and a deeper understanding of the role we all play in building a strong school community.

Holiday: Eid al-Fitr
2026-03-20

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.

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

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

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
