School Board Meeting
2024-05-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-05-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-06-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-06-20 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
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/

Holiday - Memorial Day
2024-05-27, 2025-05-26

CIP Work Session #1 - 3
2024-05-30 09:00 - 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.
The schedule listed below is subject to change.
Agendas, background information and minutes are posted, when available, on BoardDocs.

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

Joint School Board/County Board CIP Work Session
2024-06-04 15:00 - 17:00

Work Session on CIP with FAC and JFAC
2024-06-04 18:30 - 20:30

Elementary Early Release
2024-06-05, 2024-06-12, 2025-06-04, 2025-06-11, 2026-06-03, 2026-06-10

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

Open Office Hours with Bethany Zecher Sutton (Virtual)
2024-06-10 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.

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/.

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

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

Holiday - Eid al-Adha
2024-06-17

Holiday - Juneteenth
2024-06-19, 2025-06-19

Open Office Hours with Mary Kadera (Virtual)
2024-06-24 19:00 - 21:00

Holiday - Independence Day
2024-07-04

First Day of Summer School
2024-07-08, 2025-07-07, 2026-07-06

School Board Meeting - Organizational Meeting
2024-07-08 19:00 - 22:00

School Board Meeting
2024-07-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-01 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-15 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-17 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-29 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-11-14 19:00 - 22:00 and 27 more dates
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.

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

Last Day of Summer School
2024-08-02, 2025-08-01, 2026-07-31

Rising Kindergarteners and Families - Popsicle with Principals
2024-08-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Long Branch Elementary
We invite rising kindergarten students and their families to come to the LBES playground to meet the principal, assistant principal, and other kindergarten families.

First Day of School K-12
2024-08-26, 2025-08-25

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

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.

Holiday - Rosh Hashanah
2024-10-03

Yoga in the Park
2024-10-05 09:00 - 10:00 | Zitkala-Sa Park, 3011 7th St N, Arlington, VA, 22201, United States
The Long Branch PTA and DEISEL Committee are proud to present Yoga in the Park. Please join us on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 9 AM at Zitkala-Ša Park! Long Branch parent and yoga instructor Fabrizio will lead us in some family yoga. Please bring your own water and mat/towel.
Who is the DEISEL Committee? The DEISEL Committee is a LB staff committee that focuses on DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) and SEL (Social & Emotional Learning). As a committee, our mission is to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our students, staff, and families. Through DEI initiatives, we aim to celebrate diversity and ensure equity in learning opportunities. SEL programs will focus on students’ emotional well-being, equipping them with the skills to build healthy relationships, manage emotions, and grow both socially and academically.

Elementary Early Release for Parent-Teacher Conferences
2024-10-10, 2025-03-13

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

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

Unity Day (Wear orange for bullying prevention)
2024-10-16 | Long Branch Elementary
Bullying is a community-wide issue that we can’t continue to ignore or think of as a harmless rite of passage. On October 16, Long Branch is coming together to celebrate Unity Day. This is a featured event during National Bullying Prevention Month with a simple call to action: wear and share orange to send a visible message of building community through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.

Early Release for all Students - Professional Learning for Staff
2024-10-30, 2024-12-11, 2025-01-15, 2025-02-05

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

Holiday - Diwali
2024-11-01

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

No School for Students - Grade Prep Day
2024-11-05, 2025-01-31, 2025-04-21

Holiday - Veterans Day
2024-11-11

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.

Holiday - Thanksgiving Break
2024-11-27 - 2024-11-29

Rising Kindergarten Information Session
2024-12-12 08:30 - 09:15 | Long Branch Elementary

Winter Break
2024-12-23 - 2025-01-03, 2025-12-22 - 2026-01-02

Winter Concert
2025-01-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Long Branch Elementary
Join us for our winter concert featuring 3rd-5th grade chorus, 4th-5th grade band, and 4th-5th grade orchestra!

Holiday - Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
2025-01-20

Summer Activities Fair 2025
2025-01-27 18:00 - 20:00

School Board Work Session
2025-01-28 18:30 - 20:30
Subject: Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning (ACTL) #1
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.

No School for Students - End of 2nd Quarter & Professional Learning
2025-01-30

School Board Work Session (CANCELED WILL BE RESCHEDULED)
2025-02-11 18:00 - 20:00
Subject: Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning (ACTL) #2
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.
Note: If APS is closed due to inclement weather, the Work Session will be rescheduled for a later date.

Holiday - Presidents Day
2025-02-17

School Board Work Session
2025-02-25 18:30 - 20:30
Subject: Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning (ACTL) #2
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.

PTA Event: ADHD/Executive Functioning Speaker
2025-03-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Long Branch Elementary
Jodi Hogan will speak on “Top Ten Strategies for Parenting Children and Teens with ADHD/Executive Function Challenges” on Tuesday, March 4 from 6 – 7 p.m. in the Long Branch library (Note there is no PTA meeting in March). ADHD and Executive Function challenges affect far more than just attention—they impact learning, motivation, behavior, and the entire family dynamic. Fortunately, research over the past decade has provided valuable insights and strategies to help children navigate these challenges both at school and at home. Join Parent Coach Jodi Hogan for an engaging presentation designed to equip parents with the tools they need to support their children’s success. Jodi will share key facts about ADHD beyond the diagnosis, how Executive Function skills develop, and practical steps you can take to help your child thrive. Topics include:

Understanding the true impact of ADHD beyond the diagnosis
Creating a strong, supportive connection with your child’s school
Helping your child recognize their strengths and opportunities
Teaching self-advocacy skills for success in school and life

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights and actionable strategies to support your child’s journey! Find out more online.

Early Release for All Students – Professional Learning for Staff
2025-03-05

Joint School Board/County Board Budget Work Session
2025-03-12 13:00 - 16:30

No School for Students – Elementary & Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences and High School Professional Learning for Staff
2025-03-14

Family Arts & Crafts Night
2025-03-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Long Branch Elementary
Join the PTA for an evening of family arts and crafts. We will have opportunities for community service projects as well as fun projects to bring home. Let us take care of supplies and clean up while your family enjoys time to connect and unwind!
Students must be accompanied by an adult. While you don’t have to RSVP to attend, it would greatly help us better plan for the event if you could let us know if you and your family are planning to come. RSVP details provided later.

School Board Budget Work Sessions
2025-03-25 13:00 - 16:00
1:00 Budget Work Session #1
2:45 Budget Work Session #2
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.

Holiday - Eid al Fitr
2025-03-31

Long Branch PTA Meeting
2025-04-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Long Branch Elementary
The PTA meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the library. Free pizza and childcare provided. Spanish translation provided. If you have a topic that you are interested in hearing about during a meeting, email president@lbpta.org.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 6:00pm
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 6:00pm
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 6:00pm
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 6:00pm
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 6:00pm
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 6:00pm
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 6:00pm
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 6:00pm

School Board Budget Work Session
2025-04-03 15:45 - 17:15
3:45 Budget Work Session #3
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.

Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2026 Budget
2025-04-03 19:00 - 21:00

International Night
2025-04-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Long Branch Elementary
PTA Presents: International Night
Mark your calendars for a fun-filled tour around the world! This is a great opportunity for children to showcase their heritage, or that of a country of interest to them. How to participate:

Sign up using a link provided to let us know which country you will be representing.
Prepare a table display like the examples given below. You can add a trifold poster, a flag, and items from the country you are representing. You can also prepare a small craft for the children to participate in.
There will also be an opportunity to sample international cuisine.
If you would like to bring food for the tasting potluck, please use a link provided to let us know.
Finally, children are welcome to prepare a short cultural performance (under 10 minutes).

New Date: School Board Budget Work Session w/ BAC
2025-04-08 18:30 - 20:30
Budget Work Session with the Budget Advisory Council (BAC)
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.

End of 3rd Quarter
2025-04-11, 2026-04-10

Spring Break
2025-04-14 - 2025-04-18, 2026-03-30 - 2026-04-03

School Board Meeting (Action Item -Adopt FY 2026 Budget - Tentative)
2025-05-01 19:00 - 22:00

School Board Meeting (Action Item-Adopt FY 2026 Budget)
2025-05-15 19:00 - 22:00

SPRING FLING
2025-05-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Long Branch Elementary
PTA invites you to: Spring Fling
Bring your whole family to Long Branch for moon bounces, ice cream truck, face painting, DJ and more fun! We need help to make this event possible. We will need lots of help. Sign up posted later.

School Board Work Sessions
2025-05-29 14:45 - 20:30
Subjects:
2:45 p.m. Special Education Inclusive Practices
6:30 p.m. Advisory Committees End-of-the-Year Reports
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.

School Board Work Sessions
2025-06-10 18:30 - 20:30
Subject: Preparations for 2027-36, the Pre-Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
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.

School Board Meeting - New Date
2025-06-12 19:00 - 22:00

Last Day of School (All Students) - Early Release
2025-06-18

School Board Meeting - CANCELED
2025-06-26 19:00 - 22:00

School Board Meeting/Organizational Meeting
2025-07-08 10:30 - 12:30

Open House
2025-08-21 08:00 - 09:00 | Long Branch Elementary

First Day of School PreK and VPI
2025-08-26

Holiday: Labor Day
2025-08-29 - 2025-09-01

PTA Meeting
2025-09-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Long Branch Elementary

Family Playdate & Ice Cream
2025-09-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Long Branch Elementary
Join the PTA for a playdate on the Long Branch playground/blacktop. Bring a picnic and stay to play. Ice cream provided by the PTA.

Elementary School Back-to-School Night
2025-09-11

Holiday: Rosh Hashanah
2025-09-23

Work Sessions
2025-09-30 09:00 - 16:00
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Work Session on Planning Factors – Planning for Phase 2 Implementation
10:45 – 12:15 p.m. – Work Session on the Human Resources Audit Report – Update on Implementation
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. – Work Session on the Feasibility Studies
2:45 – 4:00 p.m. – Work Session on FY 2027-36 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Direction
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.

Holiday: Yom Kippur
2025-10-02

Family Dance Party
2025-10-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Long Branch Elementary
Join the PTA for a Family Dance Party. Get ready to dance the night away with your Long Branch friends! This is not a drop-off event. All students must be accompanied by a responsible chaperone. Bring your own water bottle and dancing shoes!

AI in APS: Virtual Community Town Hall
2025-10-08 19:00 - 20:00
As part of our Year of Empowered AI Learning in APS, we are excited to invite you to a virtual Community Town Hall on Artificial Intelligence on Wed, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m.

At this session, you can learn more about our adopted instructional platform, SchoolAI, and have an opportunity to ask questions. Learn more.
Spanish, Mongolian, Amharic and Arabic interpretation is available.
If you have questions that you would like to have addressed during the live event, please add them here: Community Pre-event Questions for APS AI Town Hall

Elementary/Middle Early Release for Parent-Teacher Conferences
2025-10-10, 2026-03-12

No School for Students
2025-10-13
Elementary/Middle Parent Teacher Conferences; Professional Learning for HS staff

Holiday: Diwali
2025-10-20

Early Release for All Students
2025-10-29, 2026-01-14
Countywide professional learning for staff

End of 1st Quarter
2025-11-03

No School for Students (Grade Preparation Day)
2025-11-04, 2026-01-30, 2026-04-13

Book Fair with R.E.A.D.
2025-11-10 - 2025-11-14 | Long Branch Elementary
R.E.A.D. will be hosting the book fair for Long Branch. Check back for more details and volunteer opportunities. Classes will visit on Monday and Wednesday to create wish lists. Shopping will occur on Thursday and Friday during the school day (book fair closes at 11 a.m. on Friday). Family Night is Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Holiday: Veteran's Day
2025-11-11

Book Fair Family Night
2025-11-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Long Branch Elementary

School Board Work Sessions
2025-11-18 09:00 - 16:30
Subject:
9:00 a.m. – Advisory Committee Working Group
10:45 a.m. – Non-Traditional Secondary Program
1:00 p.m. – Grace Hopper Center Site Programming
2:45 p.m. – High School Schedules
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.

Thanksgiving Break
2025-11-26 - 2025-11-28

Early Release for All Students
2025-12-10, 2026-02-11
School-based professional learning for staff

APS Summer Activities Fair
2026-01-14 18:00 - 20:00

Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2026-01-19

School Board Work Session #1 with ACTL
2026-01-20 18:30 - 20:30
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.

STEM NIGHT
2026-01-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Long Branch Elementary
The PTA is hosting a Long Branch STEM Night.
When: Thursday, Jan. 22 – 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: School Gym + Cafeteria.
Enjoy a night of interactive stations with your child. This event will engage families together in fun STEM experiences. All children MUST be accompanied by an adult.
All attendees can enjoy pizza as part of the event.
We need volunteers to help with pizza during the event. Check back to sign up to help.

End of 2nd Quarter
2026-01-29

BINGO Night
2026-02-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Long Branch Elementary
Come join the PTA for a night of bingo and prizes in the Long Branch cafeteria. More details to come.

School Board Work Session #2 with ACTL
2026-02-10 18:30 - 20:30

Holiday: Presidents Day
2026-02-16

PTA Auction
2026-02-28 18:00 - 21:00 | NRECA building (Wilson Blvd)
Save the date for this fun, social, adults-only event on Saturday, February 28 at the NRECA building (Wilson Blvd) from 6 – 9 p.m.! More details to come.
Auction committee is forming, email longbranchauction@gmail.com if interested in joining.
Check back for more information. For more details, visit our auction page.

Kindergarten Information Session
2026-03-02 09:15 - 10:15 | Long Branch Elementary
Join us for our Kindergarten Information Session for our rising kindergarteners in the 26-27 school year.

Holiday: Eid al-Fitr
2026-03-20

School Board Work Sessions
2026-03-24 09:00 - 16:00
Subject:
9:00 a.m. – Educational Technology – Focus on AI
10:45 a.m. – Inclusive Practices (Special Education)
1:00 p.m. – Budget Work Session #1
2:45 p.m. – Budget Work Session #2
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.

School Board Work Sessions
2026-04-14 09:00 - 16:30
Subject:
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Budget Work Session #1
10:45 a.m. – Budget Work Session #2
1:00 p.m. – Budget Work Session #3
2:45 p.m. – Budget Work Session #4
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.

School Board Work Session with BAC
2026-04-21 18:30 - 20:30

Early Release for High School Students Only
2026-04-22
Full day for Elementary/Middle school students
Professional learning for high school staff

School Board Work Session with Advisory Committees - End of Year Reports
2026-05-21 18:30 - 20:30

Holiday: Memorial Day
2026-05-25 - 2026-05-26

Holiday: Eid al-Adha
2026-05-27

School Board Work Sessions
2026-06-02 13:00 - 16:30
Subject:
1:00 p.m. – Early Childhood
2:45 p.m. – FY 2027-36 CIP
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.

Last Day of School (Early Release)
2026-06-18

Holiday: Juneteenth
2026-06-19

Holiday: July 4 (Observed)
2026-07-03
