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Morning Notes

Published July 10, 2020 at 7:55AM

Arlington Gets Federal Arts Grant — “Arlington Cultural Affairs will receive a $35,000 Art Works award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)… [Arlington] will use the grant to support a multi-cultural artist residency project serving the Columbia Hills and Columbia Grove affordable housing communities.” [Arlington County]

Justin Trawick to Play ‘Secret’ Show — “We just got approval from Arlington County to present ‘Common Good on The Block’ benefiting the Arlington Food Assistance Center. Join ‘Justin Trawick and The Common Good’ for a secret street show with the full band on August 1st. This will be a socially distanced event and there are only 60 tickets available.” [Twitter]

Opinion

Morning Poll: Should APS Students Go Back to Class Full-Time in the Fall?

By ARLnow.com

Published July 9, 2020 at 10:00AM | Updated September 23, 2020 at 11:14AM

Arlington Public Schools is planning to start the fall semester with most students spending just two days a week in classrooms.

The “hybrid” model would see students spending the other three days a week leaning remotely, from home, a plan similar to that just announced by the country’s largest school system.

News

APS Eyeing Hybrid Model for Fall Return to School

By ARLnow.com

Published June 24, 2020 at 11:45AM | Updated September 23, 2020 at 11:19AM

The Arlington Public Schools Syphax Education Center (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Arlington’s new superintendent says Arlington Public Schools is focusing on a potential hybrid model for the return to school in the fall.

Dr. Francisco Durán is scheduled to update the School Board on back-to-school planning on Thursday. He said an APS Task Force this week “is reviewing hybrid instructional models that blend in-person and distance learning for student.”

Back to School, Back to Work for Healthy Kids!

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published September 18, 2019 at 4:45PM

As parents, we all want our kids to meet their full potential, today and as they grow into adults.

One of the most effective ways to realize that goal is to make sure that every child in every school has access to healthy, high-quality food.

News

Photos: Back to School 2019 in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published September 3, 2019 at 9:25AM

First day of school at the Arlington Public Schools bus lot (via APS)

Arlington Public Schools students returned to class this morning as fall unofficially kicked off on the day after Labor Day.

No major problems have been reported thus far on the roads, just the normal “Terrible Traffic Tuesday” increase in traffic volume on local arterials and highways, as well as some crashes and other hazards.

News

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published September 3, 2019 at 6:00AM

Woman Arrested for Burning Flag Near W-L High — “A woman was arrested for burning an American flag on an overpass over I-66 in Arlington, police say. Kayla Caniff, 22, was charged with property destruction after police say she burned a flag attached to a chain link fence on the N. Stafford Street overpass, north of the Ballston area, at about 11:55 p.m. Thursday.” [NBC Washington]

County Website Goes Down — The Arlington County website was down for an extended period of time over Labor Day weekend. [Twitter]

Schools

Back to School Traffic Changes Planned Across Arlington

By Vernon Miles

Published August 30, 2019 at 1:45PM

The school year for Arlington Public Schools starts up again on Tuesday (Sept. 3), and there are a variety of traffic changes around the county for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians to be aware of.

There are several new traffic patterns around new and newly-repurposed schools. At Dorothy Hamm Middle School in Cherrydale, there are new traffic signals and signs, crosswalks and crossing guards near the school at 4100 Vacation Lane. At The Heights Building on Wilson Blvd in Rosslyn, students will be arriving at buses on 18th Street N., which will be closed to the public The Montessori Public School of Arlington on S. Highland Street is now a countywide school, meaning more buses will be at the school.

Schools

APS Races Against the Clock to Finish Up Construction for The Heights

By Vernon Miles

Published August 27, 2019 at 1:35PM | Updated August 27, 2019 at 4:29PM

Interior of the main commons of The Heights

(Updated at 4:30 p.m.) There’s still a lot that needs to be done in The Heights, the new home of H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program and the Shriver Program, before the school opens next week.

Construction crews are putting on the finishing touches of the building at 1601 Wilson Blvd even as teachers get their classrooms ready for the start of school next Tuesday (Sept. 3). Much of the state-of-the-art interior is completed.

Around Town

Here’s What to Expect as Labor Day and the First Day of School Draw Closer

By Vernon Miles

Published August 31, 2018 at 9:45AM | Updated August 31, 2018 at 11:07AM

Abingdon Elementary School students cross the road on the first day of school (file photo)

Going into the Labor Day weekend, Arlingtonians should be aware of several closings coming up on Monday and one big opening the day after: back to school day.

As local students head back to the opening day for schools on Tuesday (Sept. 4), the Arlington Police Department has put out a reminder for motorists to slow down, avoid distractions, and watch for the influx of students walking and biking to school.

Events

‘Fill the Cruiser’ Supply Drive Aims to Support County Schools

By Melanie Pincus

Published July 31, 2018 at 4:45PM

With a little over a month until the first day of school in Arlington County, the Arlington County Police Department and the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office will begin a school supply drive tomorrow (Aug. 1).

Community members can bring supplies to ACPD’s headquarters (1425 N. Courthouse Road) from Aug. 1-16. From 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 16, donors can also bring items to help “fill the cruiser” at Westover Shopping Center or Fashion Centre at Pentagon City.

Schools

Police, APS Urge Caution As Students Return to School

By Chris Teale

Published September 1, 2017 at 11:00AM | Updated September 1, 2017 at 12:20PM

Photo via APS

With schools set to welcome students for the new year this coming Tuesday, Arlington Public Schools and the Arlington County Police Department are urging everyone to stay safe on the roads.

Police will conduct highly visible traffic enforcement around county schools starting that day, while electronic message boards placed next to the roads will remind everyone of the start of school.

Around Town

District Taco to Donate Portion of Burrito Sales Today to Charity

By Katherine Berko

Published August 7, 2017 at 10:45AM

The event, called Back to School Burritos, will take place all day at each of District Taco’s 10 locations across the area. The money will be donated to the National Center for Children and Families, which will help purchase school supplies for underprivileged children and families in the region.

District Taco CEO and co-founder Osiris Hoil said he came from a disadvantaged upbringing and so tries to give back to the community whenever he can.