Dorothy Hamm Middle School

Holiday gifting event
2024-12-17 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
We will be having a pre-winter break distribution of resources and gifts! We will have food, hygiene products, a limited number of gift cards, and additional gifts available for families who need extra help this holiday season.
Please join us in Conference Room 138 on the following dates:
Tuesday, December 17th from 4-7pm OR
Wednesday, December 18th from 2:30pm-4pm
Please enter door (Door #2) by the auditorium and side parking lot. Clear markings will direct you to the conference room!
If you plan to come, please let the school social worker, Gabby Bomberg, know which day you will attend or if you have any questions. Gabby can be reached at: (703)-946-9032 or gabrielle.bomberg@apsva.us

7th & 8th Grade Dance – NYC Met Gala
2024-12-13 18:00 - 20:00

School Board Meeting
2024-12-12 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-11-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-29 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-17 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-15 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-01 19:00 - 22:00 and 1 more date
School Board meetings are broadcast live below and live feed is available on Comcast Cable Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41. The meetings are re-broadcast on Fridays at 9 p.m. and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. immediately following the meeting.
Please click on this link to watch live-stream: https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/school-board-meetings/watch-school-board-meetings/.
Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Winter Choral Concert
2024-12-12 19:00 - 20:00

Early Release for All Students - Professional Learning for Staff
2024-12-11, 2024-10-30

Picture retakes for all students
2024-12-10

Winter Orchestra Concert
2024-12-05 19:00 - 20:00

Holiday - Thanksgiving Break
2024-11-27 - 2024-11-29, 2023-11-22 - 2023-11-24

School Board Work Session
2024-11-19 09:00 - 16:30
9:00 Program Capacity Study and Class Size
10:45 Non-Traditional Secondary Programs
1:00 Boundaries and Options Programs
2:45 Budget
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Picture Day
2024-11-12, 2024-11-08
Pre-order online. Images will be available approximately two to three weeks after picture day.
Questions? Email underclass@vosphoto.com

Holiday - Veterans Day
2024-11-11, 2023-11-10

No School for Students - Grade Prep Day
2024-11-05

No School for Students - End of 1st Quarter & Professional Learning
2024-11-04

Holiday - Diwali
2024-11-01

Emergency Preparedness Week - Lock & Talk
2024-10-30 18:00 - 19:00
Lock and Talk is a suicide prevention strategy designed to limit access to firearms, poisons, and medication for someone who may be at risk of suicide. It is part of a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention in Arlington County.
Join us in-person or virtually on Wednesday, October 30th from 6:00pm-7:00pm
for a Lock & Talk presentation by the Arlington County Department of Human Services at:
Kenmore Middle School
200 S. Carlin Springs Rd.
Arlington, VA 22204
Virtual: Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/PDqrUi9kI1U

No School for Students - Countywide Professional Learning for Staff
2024-10-14

Parent-Teacher Conferences
2024-10-11 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-10 16:00 - 19:00
Parent/Teacher Conferences are on Thursday, October 10 from 4pm to 7 pm, and Friday, October 11 from 8 am to 12 noon. There is no school for students on Friday, October 11. Please come to Doors 1, 9, or 13 to enter the building.
Teachers will be seated at individual desks in central locations. You are welcome to stop by each teacher’s desk for a brief (five-minute) conversation with any/each of your child’s teachers.

Sixth Grade teachers: Auxiliary Gym and Fitness Room (by Door 13)
Seventh Grade teachers: Main Gym – Right Side
Eighth Grade teachers: Main Gym – Left Side
Elective and Health/PE teachers: Cafeteria

Some teachers may have limited availability. Those teachers will reach out to let you know when they will be available during the conferences window. This style conference allows parents to meet with each teacher they wish.
The DHMS LOST and FOUND will be available outside of the cafeteria during conferences. Are you are missing any items? We have water bottles, sweatshirts, and other items that have been collected.

No School for Students - Elementary & Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences and High School Professional Learning for Staff
2024-10-11

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology Information Session
2024-10-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Gunston Middle School, 2700 S Lang Street, Arlington, VA, 22206
All current 8th graders in Arlington Public Schools who are in Algebra I intensified or higher are invited to attend this information session about TJHSST.
The event will begin promptly at 6PM; doors will open at 5:45pm.

Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day
2024-10-09

Holiday - Rosh Hashanah
2024-10-03

Back to School Night for Families of English Learners
2024-09-26 18:30 - 19:30
Families of English Learners are invited to come to a special back-to-school event on Thursday, September 26th from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the DHMS cafeteria. See this flier for more information.
Learn about:

DHMS Procedures
After School Activities & Buses
School Technology
Family Resources Available

We will have live interpreters for Spanish, Mongolian, Arabic, Amharic, and Russian.
Questions? Contact Contact Susan Kennedy susan.kennedy@apsva.us or Henry Cardenas henry.cardenas@apsva.us.

School Board Work Session
2024-09-24 09:00 - 16:30
UPDATED
9:00 Instructional Technology
10:45 Partnerships
1:00 Career Center Programming
2:45 Planning Factors
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Back-to-School Night
2024-09-18 18:30 - 20:30

6th Grade Family Welcome Party
2024-09-13 16:30 - 18:00
Save the date! There will be a 6th Grade Family Welcome Party on September 13 from 4:30-6:00 pm, outside on the DHMS Plaza. Please contact Erin Thompson (erin.pence.thompson@gmail.com) if you would like to help plan this fun event.

Holiday-Labor Day (Thru Sept. 2)
2024-08-30 - 2024-09-02

First Day of School K-12
2024-08-26, 2023-08-27 - 2023-08-28, 2022-08-28 - 2022-08-29

6th Grade Open House
2024-08-22 12:30 - 14:30
Mark your calendars! The DHMS Open House is Thursday, August 22nd. This is an opportunity for students to drop in and meet their Team of teachers and find their TA (homeroom) classroom. Visit anytime during your child’s grade-level window.
8th Grade – 8:30-10:00am
7th Grade – 10:30am-12:00pm
6th Grade – 12:30-2:30pm

7th Grade Open House
2024-08-22 10:30 - 12:00

8th Grade Open House
2024-08-22 08:30 - 10:00

Last Day of Summer School
2024-08-02, 2023-07-31 - 2023-08-01

School Board Retreat
2024-07-23 09:00 - 16:00

School Board Meeting - Organizational Meeting
2024-07-08 19:00 - 22:00
School Board meetings are broadcast live below and live feed is available on Comcast Cable Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41. The meetings are re-broadcast on Fridays at 9 p.m. and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. immediately following the meeting.
Please click on this link to watch live-stream: https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/school-board-meetings/watch-school-board-meetings/

First Day of Summer School
2024-07-08, 2023-07-04 - 2023-07-05

Holiday - Independence Day
2024-07-04

Open Office Hours with Mary Kadera (Virtual)
2024-06-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-20 19:00 - 21:00
Open Office Hours is a forum for Board members to listen to comments and concerns and to discuss various topics with community members. Community members are welcome to meet with a Board member during Virtual Open Office Hours for five minutes. To participate, individuals must sign-up ahead of time using the SignUpGenius link posted the Friday before Open Office Hours and select a time slot for an individual meeting. (Date and/or time are subject to change).
Open Office Hours are not held during Winter or Spring Break or over the summer.

School Board Meeting
2024-06-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-06-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-05-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-05-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-04-25 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-04-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-07 19:00 - 22:00 and 8 more dates

Holiday - Juneteenth
2024-06-19, 2023-06-18 - 2023-06-19

Holiday - Eid al-Adha
2024-06-17

Last Day of Elementary and Middle School - Early Release
2024-06-14

8th Grade Promotion
2024-06-12 09:00 - 11:00
1. CLICK HERE FOR THE LIVESTREAM and watch it online! It begins at 9am. No password is required.
2. Arrival Details: Please arrive between 8:15-8:30am to park and walk to the DRIVEWAY SIDE of the school.
Where do you enter?
DOOR 11 & 12 IF YOU HAVE A TICKET. (EVEN CHILDREN 2 and older MUST HAVE A TICKET)
DOOR 13 – IF YOU NEED HANDICAP ACCESS TO THE ELEVATOR.
DOOR 13 – NO TICKET? YOU WILL GO UPSTAIRS TO THE CAFETERIA FOR LIVESTREAM.
NO ENTRY ACCESS TO PROMOTION AT DOORS 16, OR DOOR 1.
Promotion Access is only at the back of the building on the driveway.
3. Get here EARLY! GYM DOORS 11 & 12 WILL CLOSE AT 8:45AM and 8th graders will fill the halls to walk inside!
After 8:45am all seats will be filled and Late arrivals must go to the OVERFLOW-Cafeteria Space.
Please Keep in mind that our 6th and 7th grade students are still in classes and we are bound by the day’s schedule.
4. DRESS CODE: Ceremony attire – nice bottoms, nice tops, comfy shoes for walking.
5. TICKET REMINDER: There are NO more extra tickets. All tickets have been stamped and numbered to help us maintain space.
6. Reception to Follow, hosted by our 7th grade PTSA

Elementary Early Release
2024-06-12, 2023-06-06 - 2023-06-07

Last Day of High School - Early Release
2024-06-12

Public Hearing on Proposed CIP
2024-06-11 19:00 - 21:00
To sign up to speak and for speaker guidelines please click on the link: https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/school-board-meetings/sign-up-to-speak/.

Open Office Hours with Bethany Zecher Sutton (Virtual)
2024-06-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-16 19:00 - 21:00

High School Early Release
2024-06-10 - 2024-06-12

8th Grade Field Trip
2024-06-10

8th Grade Promotion Party and Dance
2024-06-07 18:30 - 21:00

Work Session on CIP with FAC and JFAC
2024-06-04 18:30 - 20:30
All work sessions occur on the second floor in the Board Room of the Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA. In addition, all work sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage.For additional information or questions, please contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us.
The schedule listed below is subject to change.
Agendas, background information and minutes are posted, when available, on BoardDocs.

Joint School Board/County Board CIP Work Session
2024-06-04 15:00 - 17:00
All work sessions occur on the second floor in the Board Room of the Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA. In addition, all work sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage.
For additional information or questions, please contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us.
The schedule listed below is subject to change.
Agendas, background information and minutes are posted, when available, on BoardDocs.

Work Session on Planning Factors
2024-06-04 13:00 - 14:30
All work sessions occur on the second floor in the Board Room of the Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA. In addition, all work sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. For additional information or questions, please contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us.
Agendas, background information and minutes are posted, when available, on BoardDocs.

Strategic Plan Work Session
2024-05-30 14:45 - 16:15

CIP Work Session #1 - 3
2024-05-30 09:00 - 14:30

Holiday - Memorial Day
2024-05-27

8th Grade Panoramic Photo
2024-05-16
DHMS will take our first ever panoramic photo of the entire 8th grade class on Thursday, May 16 at 11 AM. You can preorder the 8th Grade Panoramic photo. All orders placed before photo day will be shipped home with no shipping charge.

Open Office Hours with Miranda Turner (Virtual)
2024-05-13 18:00 - 20:00

Early Release for Elementary/Middle/High School (School-Based PL)
2024-05-03

End of Passover Celebration and Kick-Off to Jewish American Heritage Month
2024-05-02 18:00 - 20:00
All DHMS community members are invited to join us for a special event on Thursday, May 2nd from 6:00-8:00pm to mark the end of Passover and the beginning of Jewish American Heritage Month. We’ll gather in the cafeteria for a communal meal, sharing of culture, and learning about Jewish traditions. Come together with friends and colleagues to share in the spirit of community and reflection. This event is open to all in the DHMS community.
We need your help! Please sign up to bring a dish or other item and/or help out here.
If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Shanker, jenny.shanker@apsva.us.

Open Office Hours with David Priddy (Virtual)
2024-04-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-18 17:00 - 19:00

Public Hearing on the School Board Proposed FY 2025 Budget
2024-04-23 19:00 - 21:00

Open Office Hours with Mary Kadera and Bethany Zecher Sutton (In-person)
2024-04-16 19:00 - 21:00
Open Office Hours is a forum for board members to listen to comments and concerns and discuss various topics with community members. Community members are welcome to meet with a Board member during Open Office Hours.
The sign-up link for Tuesday, April 16, Open Office Hours will be available on Friday, April 12. The Open Office Hours for April 16 will be in person and at the Columbia Pike Library. For more details go to https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/about-the-school-board/open-office-hours/.
Open Office Hours are not held during Winter or Spring Break or over the summer.

Navigating High School for APS Immigrant Families
2024-04-16 19:00 - 20:00
Date: Tuesday April 16
Time: 7:00-8:00pm
Location: Arlington Career Center
Navigating the high school process can be daunting, especially for immigrant families. This event provides a unique opportunity for two student leaders to share knowledge, resources, and support in a welcoming and inclusive environment for eighth grade APS immigrant families. Empower yourself and your family to unlock the doors to academic success and future opportunities!Also, there will be light refreshments!
Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeL9QISJHZLB9S2G8iXTcOAOA5Gu5oWEGcGwy6R7nztI4HBFw/viewform
Español | Монгол | አማርኛ | العربية

No School for Students (Grade Preparation Day); End of 3rd Quarter
2024-04-15

Holiday - Eid al-Fitr
2024-04-10

Budget Work Session with the Budget Advisory Council (BAC)
2024-04-09 18:30 - 20:30
All work sessions occur on the second floor in the Board Room of the Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA. In addition, all work sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage.
For additional information or questions, please contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us.
The schedule listed below is subject to change.
Agendas, background information, and minutes are posted on BoardDocs when available.

Spring Break
2024-03-25 - 2024-03-29

Joint School Board/County Board Budget Work Session at Bozman Government Center
2024-03-22 15:00 - 17:00

Budget Work Session
2024-03-19 09:00 - 17:00

High School Early Release (School-Based PL)
2024-03-15

No School for Elementary & Middle School Students - Parent-Teacher Conferences
2024-03-15, 2023-10-20

Public Hearing on Superintendent's Proposed FY 2025 Budget
2024-03-14 19:00 - 21:00

Elementary Early Release for Parent-Teacher Conferences
2024-03-14, 2023-10-19

No School for Students (Primary Election Day)
2024-03-05

Superintendent's Proposed FY 2025 Budget Presentation
2024-02-29 19:00 - 21:00

Open Office Hours with Cristina Diaz-Torres (Virtual)
2024-02-27 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-11-06 18:00 - 20:00

Work Session #2 on ACTL
2024-02-20 18:30 - 20:30

Work Session #2 on ACTL #2
2024-02-20 18:30 - 20:00

Holiday - Presidents Day
2024-02-19

Open Office Hours (In person)
2024-02-12 17:00 - 19:00
School Board member Miranda Turner will host in-person Open Office Hours on Monday, February 12, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Arlington Career Center, 816 S. Walter Reed Dr., Arlington, VA.
Ms. Turner will manage the Feb. 12 Open Office Hours slightly differently. Please carefully review the following information to ensure you sign up accordingly.
Schedule

5 – 6:00 p.m.: Ms. Turner will conduct an open forum meeting to listen to comments and concerns on various topics and facilitate an open discussion where everyone is welcome to attend.
6 – 7:00 p.m.: Ms. Turner will meet individually with participants seeking a one-on-one private conversation. To schedule an individual meeting, participants must sign up ahead of time using the SignUp Genius link that will be posted here from February 9 through February 12 and select a time slot. Availability will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

During Open Office Hours

Participants are expected to be courteous and respectful. If a participant is disruptive, it may be necessary for the Board members to end the meeting early.
Personnel matters are confidential. Visitors are asked to respect that confidentiality; the School Board member cannot comment or offer their individual opinion on such matters. This silence should not be treated as an indication of any particular position on the matter.
Statements that personally attack individuals or do not relate to Arlington Public Schools’ business are not appropriate for discussion. You will be asked to limit your remarks to issues related to Arlington Public Schools’ business.
Participants are welcome to share their comments in writing by sending them to school.board@apsva.us. A copy of the remarks will be distributed to all Board members.

Schedule subject to change to accommodate participants or circumstances.

Please contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us if you have any questions.

Early Release for Elementary/Middle/High School (Countywide PL for Staff)
2024-02-07, 2023-12-06

Stratford Jr. High Integration 65th Anniversary
2024-02-03 10:00 - 14:00
There will be an open house at DHMS with civil rights history information, entertainment, and citizen groups focused on history.

Stratford Jr. High Integration 65th Anniversary
2024-02-02 18:30 - 19:30
This formal program will honor and celebrate the desegregation of Stratford Jr. High and Arlington Public Schools.

No School for Students (Grade Preparation Day)
2024-01-29, 2023-11-07

End of 2nd Quarter
2024-01-26

Academic Planning and Course Information Night
2024-01-25 18:30 - 19:30
In person for families of rising 6th graders.
Online for families of rising 7th/8th graders.

Work Session on ACTL #1
2024-01-23 18:30 - 20:30

Science Fair
2024-01-18 18:00 - 19:30
6-6:30 pm – Community Open House
6:30pm – Judging starts (until approximately 8:30pm)

Holiday - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2024-01-15

School Board Meeting - CANCELED
2024-01-11 19:00 - 22:00

Work Session on ACTL #1 - CANCELED
2024-01-09 18:30 - 20:30

Holiday - New Year’s Day (Observed)
2024-01-01

Winter Break
2023-12-21 - 2023-12-29

Choral Concert
2023-12-18 19:00 - 20:30

8th Grade Writers Celebration
2023-12-14 18:30 - 20:00

PTSA Meeting
2023-12-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-09-12 18:00 - 18:30

DHMS Dines Out: Pupatella
2023-12-12

ParentSquare Support Session for Families
2023-12-09 13:30 - 14:30
Join us for a ParentSquare family support session!
At Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA 22203
Learn how to:

Decide when and how often you want to receive notifications (District and School messages)
Engage in two-way communication with teachers
Keep track of important information
Connect with your school community

Child Care, Coffee & Snacks Provided
In partnership with AHC (Affordable Homes & Communities)

Orchestra Concert
2023-12-07 19:00 - 20:30

APS Library Services: Virtual Parent Information Session
2023-12-07 19:00 - 19:45
APS Library Services provides many eBooks and databases for students to use while at school and outside of school hours. If you would like to know more about how to support your child in using these resources, please attend a session with Amy Hailey, Supervisor of Library Services.
Register for a session using this link

ParentSquare Support Session for Families
2023-12-07 18:15 - 19:15
Join us for a ParentSquare family support session!
At the Gates of Ballston, 4108 North 4th Street, Arlington, VA 22203
Learn how to:

Decide when and how often you want to receive notifications (District and School messages)
Engage in two-way communication with teachers
Keep track of important information
Connect with your school community

Child Care, Coffee & Snacks Provided
In partnership with AHC (Affordable Homes & Communities)

VIRTUAL ParentSquare Support Session for Families
2023-12-06 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for a ParentSquare family support session!
Online Link for Session: https://teams.microsoft.com/convene/meetings/313708a6-b7e9-492c-ac7a-f19734f3f702__c4fbf504-2f7f-465f-beba-d8331b66de4a__19:meeting_ZjcyNWE2NzItMmU2YS00NDJjLThhMmQtYjkwZTE0YzZlZjcw@thread.v2__0/join?tenantId=313708a6-b7e9-492c-ac7a-f19734f3f702
ENGLISH: 6-6:30 p.m.
SPANISH: 6:30-7:00 p.m.
Learn how to:

Decide when and how often you want to receive notifications (District and School messages)
Engage in two-way communication with teachers
Keep track of important information
Connect with your school community

In partnership with AHC (Affordable Homes & Communities)

VIRTUAL ParentSquare Support Session for Families
2023-12-06 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a ParentSquare family support session!
Online Link for Session: https://teams.microsoft.com/convene/meetings/313708a6-b7e9-492c-ac7a-f19734f3f702__c4fbf504-2f7f-465f-beba-d8331b66de4a__19:meeting_ZjcyNWE2NzItMmU2YS00NDJjLThhMmQtYjkwZTE0YzZlZjcw@thread.v2__0/join?tenantId=313708a6-b7e9-492c-ac7a-f19734f3f702
ENGLISH: 11-11:30 a.m.
SPANISH: 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Learn how to:

Decide when and how often you want to receive notifications (District and School messages)
Engage in two-way communication with teachers
Keep track of important information
Connect with your school community

In partnership with AHC (Affordable Homes & Communities)

ParentSquare Support Session for Families
2023-12-05 17:30 - 18:30
Join us for a ParentSquare family support session!
At Randolph Elementary, 1306 S Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22204
Learn how to:

Decide when and how often you want to receive notifications (District and School messages)
Engage in two-way communication with teachers
Keep track of important information
Connect with your school community

Child Care, Coffee & Snacks Provided
In partnership with AHC (Affordable Homes & Communities)

Open Office Hours with Reid Goldstein (Virtual)
2023-12-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-10 19:30 - 21:30

Winter Wonderland Dance
2023-12-01 18:30 - 20:30
7th and 8th grade students are invited to the Winter Wonderland Dance. Tickets are on sale during lunch for $5 and students must have a signed permission slip.

DHMS Dines Out
2023-11-28 17:00 - 21:30
Support the DHMS PTSA when you dine out at Rocklands BBQ! Come to Rocklands Barbeque located at 3471 Washington Blvd. anytime between 5:00-9:30pm tonight to order pick up or delivery. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors, and don’t forget to mention DHMS when you order.

Work Session on Planning Factors
2023-11-14 13:30 - 15:00

Work Session on Strategic Plan Foundation
2023-11-14 11:15 - 12:45

Work Session on Social Emotional and Mental Health
2023-11-14 09:30 - 11:00

School Board Meeting
2023-10-26 19:00 - 22:00
School Board meetings are broadcast live below and live feed is available on Comcast Cable Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41.
The meetings are re-broadcast on Fridays at 9 p.m. and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. immediately following the meeting.Please click on this link to watch live-stream:
https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/school-board-meetings/watch-school-board-meetings/

In Person - School Board Open Office Hours with Mary Kadera and Bethany Zecher Sutton
2023-10-23 18:00 - 20:00
On Monday, October 23, Board members Mary Kadera and Bethany Zecher Sutton will host an In-Person Open Office Hours from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Central Library (Quincy Room) located at 1015 Quincy St., Arlington, VA. Visitors will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure that Board Members have an opportunity to meet with all visitors, they may need to limit the time spent with each individual or group. Open Office Hours is a forum for Board members to listen to comments and concerns and to allow community members to speak to Board members on various topics. During Open Office Hours:

Participants are expected to be courteous and respectful. If a participant is disruptive, it may be necessary for the Board member to end the meeting early.
Personnel matters are confidential. Visitors are asked to respect that confidentiality; the School Board member cannot comment nor offer their individual opinion on such matters. This silence should not be treated as an indication of any particular position on the matter.
Statements that personally attack individuals or do not relate to Arlington Public Schools’ business are not appropriate for discussion. You will be asked to limit your remarks to issues related to Arlington Public Schools’ business.
Participants are welcome to share their comments in writing by sending them to school.board@apsva.us. A copy of the remarks will be distributed to all Board members.

Please contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us if you have any questions.

Parent-Teacher Conferences
2023-10-20 07:30 - 11:30, 2023-10-19 15:30 - 18:30

School Board Meeting
2023-10-12 19:00 - 22:00
School Board meetings are broadcast live below and live feed is available on Comcast Cable Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41. The meetings are re-broadcast on Fridays at 9 p.m. and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. immediately following the meeting.
Please click on this link to watch live-stream:https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/school-board-meetings/watch-school-board-meetings/

No School for Students (Countywide PL for Staff)
2023-10-09

Strategic Plan Community Forum
2023-10-03 18:30 - 20:30
During the 2023-24 school year, Arlington Public Schools will work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop the 2024-30 APS Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan serves as a roadmap to guide and focus our work as a school division to provide high-quality educational opportunities that support the academic and social-emotional needs of all students. The process to develop the 2024-30 Strategic Plan will led by APS Staff and a Steering Committee comprised of diverse group of stakeholders (students, parents, community members, teachers, administrators, and staff) and include multiple opportunities for all stakeholders to share their input and feedback throughout the process.

6th Grade Family Welcome Party
2023-09-29 16:30 - 18:00
Because of potentially inclement weather, the 6th grade party has been postponed to Friday, September 29th.
Welcome 6th grade families to Dorothy Hamm Middle School! Get to know your new friends (and see your old ones too!) and DHMS family at the 6th Grade Family Welcome Party for all 6th graders and their families. This event is for parents and their 6th grade student(s), and just a reminder that this is not a drop-off event. Join us at Dorothy Hamm for a great time of games, music, prizes and The Kona Ice Truck! Please email Nicki Ferramosca with any questions, and be on the lookout for volunteer and donation opportunities. Hope to see you there!

Strategic Plan Community Forum
2023-09-27 18:30 - 20:30
Note: This session will be held in Spanish with interpretation available in English
Development of the 2024-30-Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan Community Forum
2023-09-26 18:30 - 20:30
During the 2023-24 school year, Arlington Public Schools will work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop the 2024-30 APS Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan serves as a roadmap to guide and focus our work as a school division to provide high-quality educational opportunities that support the academic and social-emotional needs of all students. The process to develop the 2024-30 Strategic Plan will led by APS Staff and a Steering Committee comprised of diverse group of stakeholders (students, parents, community members, teachers, administrators, and staff) and include multiple opportunities for all stakeholders to share their input and feedback throughout the process.
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Work Session on Student Climate and Culture
2023-09-26 13:00 - 14:30

Work Session on Boundaries
2023-09-26 10:45 - 12:15

Work Session: Instructional Vision
2023-09-26 09:00 - 10:30

Holiday - Yom Kippur
2023-09-25

Virginia Growth Assessment (Math 6, 7, 8)
2023-09-21

Virginia Growth Assessment (Reading 6, 7, 8)
2023-09-19

Picture Day
2023-09-18
Order photos online.

Middle School Back-to-School Night (check with your school for time/location)
2023-09-12

Open Office Hours
2023-09-11 19:00 - 21:00
Open Office Hours is a forum for Board members to listen to comments and concerns and to discuss various topics with community members. Each Board member will share what they heard during Open Office Hours with the entire Board and the Superintendent.
To participate, individuals must sign-up ahead of time using the SignUpGenius link posted the Friday before Open Office Hours and select a time slot for an individual meeting. The sign-up link for the September 11 Open Office Hours will be available on the afternoon of Friday, September 8.

Holiday - Labor Day
2023-09-04, 2023-08-31 - 2023-09-01, 2022-09-01 - 2022-09-02

First Day of PreK & VPI
2023-08-28 - 2023-08-29

8th Grade Open House
2023-08-24 13:00 - 14:30
Welcome to new and returning students! Stop by and meet your new TA teacher!

7th Grade Open House
2023-08-24 10:30 - 12:00

6th Grade Open House
2023-08-24 08:30 - 10:00
Welcome, new students! Stop by and meet your TA teacher.

School Board Meeting
2023-08-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-20 18:00 - 21:00

Staff Return (In-Service)...
2023-08-16 - 2023-08-17

New Teacher Orientation
2023-08-13 - 2023-08-16

School Board Meeting - Organizational
2023-07-06 09:30 - 11:30

Holiday - Independence Day
2023-07-03 - 2023-07-04
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Last Day of Middle School - Early Release
2023-06-14 - 2023-06-15

Last Day of High School - Early Release & Elementary Early Release
2023-06-13 - 2023-06-14
