Our PTA cannot carry out its programs and support for our students. 

Please consider making a donation today!

PTA ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pi Day Math Carnival - Cardinal Elementary School - Mar. 14

Open to 3rd - 8th graders, and families.

This Saturday, from 10 am to 1 pm.

Cardinal Elementary School, 1644 N McKinley Road.

Click here for more information and to register.

Any questions, contact:

- Anthony Bloome

abloome@meducationalliance.org

- Casey Bloome

casey@meducationalliance.org

YHS Cheerleading Team - Kids Clinic - Apr. 13

No school for students on Monday, April 13 (grade prep day for teachers).

The YHS Cheerleading team is hosting a kids clinic for girls and boys in grades K-8, from 9AM to 2PM.

CLICK HERE for more information and to sign up!

Restaurant Fundraiser - Raising Cane's at Seven Corners - Apr. 16

Seven Corners location.

4 to 10 p.m.

15% of sales will be donated.

Mention the WMS fundraiser in person or use the code RCFUND96 when ordering online or in the app.

8th Grade Activities - End of Year

• NEW DATE: Boardwalk Beach Carnival at WMS - Friday, June 12
  6 pm – 8 pm, parents to drop off/pick up at the school, children to dress in boardwalk/beach attire (no swimsuits)

• Kings Dominion Day Trip - Monday, June 15
  8 am - 6 pm, buses transport children to/from school

• Graduation/Promotion Rehearsal at WMS - Tuesday, June 16
  7:50 am, parents to drop off at school

• Graduation/Promotion Ceremony at WMS - Wednesday, June 17
  8:15 am, parents to attend. Families receive 2 tickets only!

For the June 12 Boardwalk Beach Carnival, we will reach out closer to the event with a Sign Up to recruit parent volunteers and obtain donations to make the event fun and fabulous for our 8th Graders!  

Please also consider donating to the 8th Grade Activity Fund. The budget for the above events comes directly from the activity fund. Donations to the 8th Grade Activity Fund can be made here: https://wmsptawolves.givebacks.com/shop

Additionally, if you are an owner of a local business or have a connection with a business, we are happy to take business sponsorships for any of our 8th Grade events. Please let the PTA know by emailing events@wmspta.org.

Message from YHS for Rising 9th Grade Families

Dear rising 9th grade families,

The Yorktown Parent Teacher Student Association (YHS PTSA) is looking for candidates for the following Board positions for the 2026-2027 school year:

• Internal Vice President (coordinates volunteer activities for student-focused programs)
• Communications Vice President (creates and sends out the weekly newsletter)
• Assistant Treasurer (backup Treasurer)

If you're interested in joining the nominating committee or would like to self-nominate, please reach out by email: nominations@yorktownptsa.org

Arlington Central Library's "Hang Out" Events for 6th-12th Graders

Check out these hangout events at Arlington Central Library on the Tuesdays at 4 PM.

Ready, Set, Game

- March 17

Art Cafe

- March 10 and 24

Arlington Central Library's "Art at the Library" Opportunity for Teens

Arlington Central Library is accepting submissions by teen artists to exhibit at the Central Library.

They invite teen artists to apply to the Library's Incubator program.

Artists can create a temporary exhibition of several of their works and have it hosted at the Central Library teen space (or other library location if they prefer). The teens are welcome to indicate that the art is for sale.



Judging for this round will take place in March.

Volunteer Opportunity for Grades 7-12 at Central Library - Apr. 18

Central Library has volunteer opportunities for teens in Grades 7-12.

Join the Teen Adventure Corps - a monthly meeting to learn more about volunteering and work on projects.

April 18

Music Bingo for Grades 6-12 at Central Library - Apr. 1

Listen to your favorite songs, and win prizes!

Come play this twist on the classic Bingo game, and test your pop music knowledge!

Central Library

Wednesday, April 1

3:00-4:00

WMS Food Bus to Assist AFAC

The Helping Hands club is bringing the AFAC Food Bus back! Each school day, students are encouraged to place unopened and/or unused food in the dedicated AFAC fridge or bins in the cafeteria, which is transported to AFAC in a bulk delivery at the end of the week. This partnership provides for our community's food insecure, diverts food waste, and promotes a culture of giving among the entire student body. 

We need parents (and their students) to help to make this possible by collecting and transporting the food from WMS to AFAC (2708 S Nelson St, Arlington, VA 22206) at the end of the school week (usually Friday afternoons).

It is SUPER easy, a great lesson for our children, and it feels good to give! 

Please consider volunteering to drive the food donations to AFAC!

CLICK HERE to sign up!

Outdoor Lab Seeking Board Members; Summer Camp Info

Outdoor Lab Seeks Board Members: The Arlington Outdoor Education Association (AOEA), the volunteer-run nonprofit that owns and supports the Outdoor Lab in partnership with APS, is seeking new Board member candidates. We particularly need a volunteer with finance/accounting experience to serve as Treasurer. Learn more on our website and contact vp@outdoorlab.org with questions or to express interest.

Outdoor Lab Summer Camp 2026: Outdoor Lab Summer Camp 2026 is a fantastic opportunity for students who have a passion for nature, love spending time outdoors, or have an interest in animals. Our camp is hosted at the Phoebe Hall Knipling Outdoor Lab, offering a week-long immersive experience that combines fun and learning in a beautiful natural setting. 

New this year, APS is offering two weeks of Outdoor Lab Summer Camp for Middle School students (current grades 6-8), the weeks of July 6-10 and July 13-17. Registration opens at 6pm on March 6 and is first-come, first-served until spaces are filled: https://www.apsva.us/curriculum/outdoor-lab/ 

"Growth" Speaker Series for Parents and Professionals - FREE Admission

Parents, caregivers, teachers and therapists: if there’s a child in your life with learning differences, chances are you are seeking some advice. Discover the Lab School's popular Speaker Series! Our monthly lectures are rich with information, insights and tips that will help you nurture the opportunities—and navigate the challenges—learning differences can present. Coming up...

The Secret Power of a Growth Mindset at Home and School - Mar. 18

March 18, 2026 | 6:00-7:00 PM

Mary Cay Ricci, Educational Consultant, Author of NYT Best Selling Education Book, Mindsets in the Classroom and Ready to Use Resources for Mindsets in the Classroom

The Intersection of Learning Differences and Culture - May 6

May 6, 2026 | 6:00-7:00 PM

Linda Fleming McGhee, J.D., Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist, McGhee & Associates, LLC

CLICK HERE for more information and to register.

WMS GENERAL INFORMATION

Main Phone Line: 703-228-5450

Attendance Line: 703-228-5444

Technical support: 703-228-2570, Monday through Thursday from 7 am - 9 pm, and Friday from 7 am - 6 pm



Technical support information: click here.

ParentVue: click here.

Morning announcements: click here.

APS & COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

Upcoming APS Community Engagement Opportunities:

Last call: The 2026 Honored Citizen Nomination

Nominate a deserving volunteer in your school community! The School Board recognizes volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to APS. Details here. Deadline is Fri. March 13. 

Thu, Mar. 12 School Board Meeting: Women’s History Month and March is Arts in the Schools Month; Strategic Plan Priority – Student, Family & Community Partnerships (Focus on Family and Community Engagement, FACE) 

7:00 pm     Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2nd FL, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204

Fri, Mar. 13  Reflections Award Ceremony hosted by the Arlington County Council of Parent Teacher Associations

6:30-8:30 pm Washington-Liberty High School, 1301 N Stafford St. 22201

Tue, Mar. 24  School Board Work Session on Educational Technology (Focus on AI and devices); Math and the Science of Learning; School Board and County Board Joint Budget Work Session

9am-4:00 pm   Watch Work Sessions Live  or at Syphax Education Center, School Board Room, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204

Thu, Mar. 26 School Board Meeting: School Board’s Proposed FY 2027 Budget 

7:00 pm     Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2nd FL, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204

More at: Community Engagement Opportunities with automatic translation into: Español  Монгол  አማርኛ   العربية  (Other languages)

Arlington Community Opportunities and Events:

Mon, Mar. 9   Arlingteens – Need a job, but don’t know where to start? Register for this Free Resume & Interview Clinic for Arlington County high school students

5:30-7:30 pm  Register here. Thomas Jefferson Community Center

Mott Million Dollar Challenge: A Pitch Competition for Kids and Teens

The 50 State Afterschool Network competition invites K-12 students to submit a short, 30-90 second video showcasing an idea that would make a positive impact in their school, home, or community. Details here. Submissions are due Feb. 27.

Children & Youth Well-Being Plan Vision Statement

Arlington County is developing a plan to address the well-being of children and youth. County staff, the Children and Youth Well-Being Network, and community members will work together to shape the vision and roadmap for this effort. Share your feedback on the draft vision statement in English or Español by March 6.

Scholarships for high school students

The George Washington Chapter AUSA 2025 Scholarship Committee is accepting digital scholarship applications at C2101@ausa.org. Email questions to karen.lowe1956@gmail.com or dickwinter1@gmail.com. Applications are due May 1.

More at: Community Engagement Opportunities with automatic translation into: Español  Монгол  አማርኛ   العربية  (Other languages)

Have content for a future PTA Newsletter? Send it to our Communications VP by Thursday and we will include it in the following week's newsletter.