Have you reviewed your information in ParentVUE as part of the Annual Online Verification Process (AOVP)? Click here to review and update your information. We need every family to verify the information we have is accurate and current. This requires you to log into ParentVUE. More information about the process, including videos and letters in English and Spanish, is available here. Contact the school for help accessing ParentVUE if you need it.

APS maintains the Student Progress Dashboard and Equity Profile to monitor and assess student achievement and identify gaps. Both have been updated with 2021-22 year-end assessment results:

-The Student Progress Dashboard now includes end-of-year data for DIBELS, Math Inventory (MI) and Reading Inventory (RI). 

-The Equity Profile Dashboard now includes the 2021-22 Standards of Learning (SOLs) test results for Grades 3 and 8.

NEW Academic Support for Middle and High School Students: the new academic support available for secondary students called PAPER. PAPER provides 24/7 on-demand virtual tutors available to students for assistance with homework, essay review and other academic support in multiple subjects and languages. Teachers have been promoting this service directly to students. Details online. It is a great resource!

COVID Testing Continues—Opt In Now: Our in-school weekly COVID testing program is available to all students. This testing helps with early detection of positive COVID cases at school, and is available to returning and new students whose parents/guardians either reaffirm their initial consent or complete a new consent form online. Complete information and opt in forms are online. View the updated COVID-19 Protocols and FAQ online.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from Sept. 15-Oct. 15. This year’s theme is “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation” as we celebrate Latino Americans who have enriched our community. This year’s celebration includes an Oct. 13 School Board recognition of school-based Latino leaders and high school students selected for their extraordinary achievements.

This week, APS is kicking off the Every Student Counts video series. The goal is to help families better understand the tiered approach APS teachers use to meet every student’s academic and social-emotional needs. Watch Episode 1 of Every Student Counts and view more information online.

APS has a variety of resources available to support student mental health and wellbeing, as well as to help those who may be experiencing emotional distress or crisis. Our SOS Suicide Prevention program teaches students how to respond when someone around them says or does something that could be seen as a desire to hurt themselves. If you or someone you know is in crisis, you can call or text 988. Learn more about how APS responds to support students, as well as mental health resources available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The results for the 2022 Your Voice Matters Survey are available online. The survey’s topics included include school and community climate, health and well-being and engagement. In total, more than 19,000 survey responses were collected from students, staff, and families. The results will be used to inform work across both APS and the Arlington County Government. 

APS Fall Athletics Season is Underway: Safety Reminders – As the fall season begins, we are excited to support our student athletes. APS is issuing this reminder to all families to help maintain a safe, fun and positive environment for all at our high school athletic events. Please support our local athletes and help by reinforcing these important expectations with your students when they are attending an APS event.