In 1987, William T. Newman, Jr., became the first Black member of the Arlington County Board. Newman grew up in Green Valley and attended Hoffman-Boston High School. He trained and worked as both a lawyer and an actor, and performed in soap operas, film, and theater performances.
Kenmore’s Service Project to support children in Jamaica impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
Thank you to Principal McBride, our parents, students, staff and friends of Kenmore, your generosity made this possible.
Items have been delivered to the Embassy and on the way.
All APS Students are encouraged to participate and submit their poems to the Moving Words Poetry Contest! 10 student winners will have their poems posted on ART Buses. See the link below for more information and to submit your poems:
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Kenmore Middle School (@APSKenmore) music educator Rebecca Svedin Tate created her Wolf Trap grant project, "Every Child Can," to afford every child in her strings program access to high quality small group music instruction, employing the Suzuki Method. Learn more⬇️@APSVirginia
📢 Gunston Celebrates Black History Month! 🎉
Join us on February 20, 2025 for an evening of celebration with:
🌟 Theme: Afrofuturistic Visionaries
🎭 Student Performances
🎶 Prince Tribute Band
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Gunston MS
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On Friday, our students enjoyed inspiring speakers for African American Read-In Day, especially learning about their careers and asking thoughtful questions. Thank you to all our readers. Representation matters!@APSVirginia @APSKenmore@APS_SecondaryEd
On Feb 2, 1959, four students – Lance Newman, Michael Jones, Ronald Deskins, and Gloria Thompson – entered Arlington's Stratford Junior High School, becoming the first to desegregate any Virginia public school. Learn more & hear from the history makers: https://t.co/75ciHNUANH
APS proudly kicks off Black History Month! This year’s theme, African Americans and Labor, honors the vital contributions of Black workers. Follow #APSBlackHistory & join us at the Feb. 13 School Board meeting as we celebrate “Models of Excellence” students! #OneTeamOneAPS
Polar Plunge Fundraiser Countdown Begins!
Thank you to everyone who has generously donated so far! We are just five days away from the big plunge.
We look forward to seeing you there!!!
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The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Cold" alert for next week. Take a moment to check that you, your home, and vehicle are prepared. Visit https://t.co/6hEiizpBHT for additional tips on how to stay informed, resources, and who to call in case of emergency.
The application window for APS lotteries for all PreK-12 option schools, programs, and transfers closes next Friday, January 24, 2025.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore options for your student's education!
For more details, visit: https://t.co/1wlHToFc8w
Victory Monday @APSVirginia Be proud of your city & community! Everyone needs something to cheer about! What a season! Get out there & cheer for a team, get excited about music, dive into art, learn a new recipe, make a new friend, write a poem—embrace the joyful moments