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A reminder that APS Community Engagement Opportunities are available online with automatic translation into: Español Монгол አማርኛ العربية (Other languages)
Events are updated online throughout the month so check our website for the most updated information.
Upcoming APS Community Engagement Opportunities:
Last call: The School Board is Accepting Applications for School Board Advisory Councils for the 2024-25 School Year. *Apply here by Jan. 17*
Wed, Jan. 15 Deadline for VPI Phone Screening. Families must complete a phone screening to determine eligibility to apply for the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI).
Thu, Jan. 16 School Board Meeting: New School Board Members Welcome and National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) Celebration; Facilities and Operations Update; Action on Final Fiscal Close-Out Status Report Recommendations; Information on Annual Summer School Report and Proposed Fees for Summer School 2025
7:00 pm Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Mon, Jan. 27 APS Summer Activities Fair. Get ready for summer by exploring available programs, camps, and activities for children of all ages.
6 – 8:00 pm Wakefield High School, 325 S Dinwiddie St. 22206
Tue, Jan. 28 School Board Work Session #1 with the Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning (ACTL)
6:30 pm School Board Room, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Thu, Jan. 30 APS Teen Health Fair, offering health examinations, immunizations, snacks, and additional resources
11 am – 3 pm Register here. Wakefield High School, 1325 S Dinwiddie St. 22206
Thu, Jan. 30 School Board Meeting: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute; Fine and Performing Arts Update; Information on the Calendar for School Year 2026-27 and 2027-28.
7:00 pm Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Arlington Community Engagement Opportunities:
Arlington County Seeks Student Feedback on Budget
The County Manager is asking for community input on the County Budget for fiscal year 2026 and would love for high school students to share their thoughts! The feedback form is now live in both English and Spanish—through January 8.
Arlington high school seniors can compete for $700,000 in student aid for the coming school year, including one scholarship for traditional and non-traditional students pursuing high-growth technical careers. Click here to view all available scholarships, FAQs, and additional scholarship resources from the Arlington Community Foundation. Apply by Feb. 10!
Sat, Jan. 11 Paint, Build, Create! annual Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (S.T.E.A.M.) event by the Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation
10 am-1 pm Preregister here. Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S Stafford St. 22206
Sat, Jan. 18 8th annual MLK Day of Service. Join various service projects to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, hosted by Volunteer Arlington
8:30am-12pm Register here. Washington-Liberty High School and other Arlington locations
Sun, Jan. 19 MLK Tribute: Dreams, Faith, and Justice in Action showcases local dance, music, and storytelling while also highlighting local organizations that live out the importance of Dr. King's work right here in Arlington, hosted by Arlington County
5 – 6:30 pm Wakefield High School, 1325 S Dinwiddie St. 22206
Mon, Jan. 20 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, hosted by the Arlington Coalition of Black Clergy
10:30 am Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1601 13th Rd S, 22204
Sun, Jan. 26 Screening of the award-winning film "Join or Die,” with Q&A with one of the directors, hosted by Arlington Public Library
1 – 4 p.m. Arlington Central Library, 1015 N Quincy St. 22201
Additional events can be found online at: Community Engagement Opportunities with automatic translation into: Español Монгол አማርኛ العربية (Other languages)
COVID-19 Vaccines
Visit the COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments link for more information on locations and scheduling.
Arlington Parks & Rec Announces 2025 Summer Camp Registration Dates
Arlington Parks & Rec is excited to announce the registration dates for 2025 Summer Camps in Arlington County!
• Feb. 3—Early registration for those who are enrolled in DPR’s fee reduction program
• Feb. 12—Registration for camps led by our partners
• Feb. 19—Registration for Parks & Rec Camps
Registration starts at noon each day.
Visit our summer camps webpage to sign up for our Camps Updates newsletter to get notified when the catalog is ready and stay informed on other important announcements!
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