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PTA ANNOUNCEMENTS

7th and 8th Grade School Dance - "Let's Glow" - Parent Volunteers Needed - Feb. 27

The 7th and 8th grade school dance " Let's Glow" will be held on Friday, February 27, from 6:00–8:00 PM at WMS.

We are looking for parent volunteers to help make this event a success! Volunteer opportunities include assisting with snacks, set-up, clean-up, and chaperoning.

WMS 7th and 8th Grades: WMS 7th and 8th Grade School Dance – Glow Up!

WMS Helping Hands Club - Food Drive - Feb. 9-19

Please help support our Arlington neighbors through the Helping Hands Club - AFAC Food Drive, from February 9-19! Around 4,200 families each week rely on Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) groceries for their regular meals, and 30% of AFAC’s supplies come from food drive donations. The Helping Hands Club will be collecting non-perishable food items for AFAC from February 9 to February 19.  

Donation boxes will be available in each grade-level hallway. Grades will compete for the most donations and the winning grade will be awarded popsicles! Please consider donating the following high priority low-sugar, low-sodium items:



• Canned fruit
• Canned tuna & chicken
• Canned vegetables & tomatoes
• Peanut butter (in plastic jars)
• Cereal

Kindly contact parents Molly Wolff (molly.wolff@gmail.com) or Anne Mace (annemmace@gmail.com) with any questions. Thank you for helping to make an impact in our community!

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

- Jan. 6 and 20

- Feb. 3 and 17

- March 3 and 17

Art Cafe

- Jan. 13 and 27

- Feb. 10 and 24

- 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.

Youth Ultimate League of Arlington - Register by March 1

Spring League registration for middle school ultimate frisbee is open.

Games occur on Sunday from March 22 to June 7.

Practices occur on weekday evenings.

Register by March 1 to be sure to get on a team.

For more information, click here.

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!

"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...

"Executive Functioning and Dysregulation: Understanding and Supporting Neurodiverse Students" - Feb. 18

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

David Black, PhD, Pediatric Neuropsychologist and Director, Center for Assessment & Treatment (CAAT)

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

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:

Thu, Feb. 26 School Board Meeting: Superintendent’s Proposed Budget Presentation

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

The 2026 Honored Citizen Nomination form is now available

Nominate a deserving volunteer in your school community. Every year, the School Board recognizes volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to Arlington Public Schools. Details about this award and nomination can be accessed here. The nomination deadline is Fri, March 13. 

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

Arlington Community Opportunities and Events:

Arlington Community Foundation Scholarships are available to high school seniors. Over $650,000 awarded in 2025 to about 100 new students. Apply by Feb. 9!

Mon, Feb. 9   Share the Love family-friendly bowling and fundraiser for the Leadership Center of Arlington

5:30-7:30 pm  Buy tickets here. Lucky Strike Arlington, 320 23rd Street S, 22202

Wed, Feb 11 Free Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training for adults supporting adolescents ages 12–18. Training requires two hours of virtual pre-work followed by a six-hour in-person session.

9am - 3 pm  Sign up by Feb. 8. DHS, 2100 Washington Blvd, 22204

Tue, Feb. 17 Free documentary screening: Ain’t No back to Merry Go Round, presented by Youth Democracy Institute

5 - 8:00 pm RSVP here. Howard University Blackbrun Center

Fri, Feb. 27  Teen Takeover: Amazon After Dark for middle and high school students. Teen DJs will showcase their skills, only clear backpacks allowed. Hosted by Parks & Recreation in partnership with Amazon.

7-10:00 pm    Register here. Amazon HQ2

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. Students may enter individually or in teams of up to three, and a total of $1 million in prizes will be awarded.Details here. Submissions are due Feb. 27.

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 Fri, May 1.

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