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APS is a diverse and inclusive school community, committed to academic excellence and integrity. #APSisAwesome #EveryAPSstudent
Arlington, Virginia
Joined December 2012
@APSVirginia will maintain our current mask requirement for students, staff and visitors. Masks 😷 required inside our facilities and on school buses. Full post ➡️
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Torri Huske WON silver in the 4x100 meter medley last night at #TokyoOlympics swimming fly brilliantly! This former @GlebeAPS, @WMS_WolfPack and @YorktownHS grad makes @ArlingtonVA proud! Congratulations! 🥈👏🏊♀️🇺🇸
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At tonight’s School Board meeting, the @APSVaSchoolBd named Dr. Francisco Durán as the new Superintendent of Arlington Public Schools. Welcome aboard Dr. Durán! We look forward to working with you!
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That time Sir Elton John retweeted a video one of your schools created! Go @BarrettAPS.
The staff at @BarrettAPS recorded their own music video to @TaronEgerton's version of "I'm Still Standing" and it's so much fun! 🚀.
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Our School Board joins with @acpsk12, @RPS_Schools, @fcpsnews, @FCCPS, @HamptonCSchools and @PWCSNews to take legal action to affirm local constitutional authority & protect the health & well-being of all our students & staff. See our joint statement:
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Did you know our new Interim Superintendent Cintia Johnson can do an incredible high-step and is also our newest drum major? #APSisAwesome #APSac2019
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We want to send a big shoutout to our amazing @APSlunchrocks staff for providing meals during the closure. To date, they have served nearly 1,700 families and over 3,100 meals. Breakfast/lunch is being served daily from 11-1 at Kenmore and Drew. #APSisAwesome
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.@NTMKnightsAPS Crossing Guard and @Nationals fan Jeff Covel just received the surprise of a lifetime as more than 60 families chipped in for 2 #WorldSeries2019 tickets to game 5. @ArlingtonVaPD #FINISHTHEFIGHT #OnePursuit
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APS Alert: APS to Close beginning March 16, 2020 and remained closed until April 14. Details online:
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Thank you custodians and grounds staff for clearing our walkways, roadways and buses to ensure a safe return to school! ❄️⛄ #APSisAwesome
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APS will be providing free grab and go breakfasts and lunches for children ages 2-18 during the closure, M-F from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. @ two school sites – Kenmore MS (200 S. Carlin Springs Road) and Drew ES (3500 S. 23rd Street). Begins Mon 3/16!
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Congratulations to our 2020 Teacher of the Year Renee Randolph @ChefRandi14_ACC and Principal of the Year Maureen Nesselrode @CampbellAPS Read More about both award winners on our website. #APSCelebrationofExcellence
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Wakefield High School will be closed for instruction tomorrow, Fri, Feb. 3, 2023. We will keep the building open during normal hours to provide counseling services and mental health support for students and staff who may need help processing this week’s incidents.
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Read the latest update from @SuptDuran who will propose on Thursday night to postpone the start of the academic year to Tuesday, September 8, and begin our school year virtually in the full-time distance learning model for all students. #ReopeningAPS.
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APS Alert: All APS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 14. Essential personnel should report to work at their scheduled time. Extracurricular activities, games, team practices, field trips, adult education classes, and programs on school grounds are canceled.
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APS Affirms Its Commitment to Be Welcoming & Open to ALL Students Reaction to 9/5 Trump Administration Announcement
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At Thursday evening’s board meeting, Ms. Renée Harber was appointed as the new Assistant Superintendent of Facilities & Operations. Her new role starts Feb. 1. Please join us in congratulating Ms. Harber!
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Today @APSVaSchoolBd appointed Cintia Johnson as the Interim Superintendent for APS, effective Sept. 1, 2019, at a special meeting. Johnson is currently the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services, a position she has held since 2012.
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Congratulations to Carmen De La Cruz Scales, New Principal of Carlin Springs Elementary! The students will benefit from your leadership! Congratulations on this new position taking effect July 1. @apscspr
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Congratulations to Katie Madigan who was appointed today as principal of @APSTaylor. Congratulations! #APSisAwesome. More about Katie ➡️
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Interim Superintendent Cintia Johnson was officially sworn in this evening at the School Board meeting. She began serving in this role on Sept. 1 and plans to attend all 42 APS schools & programs in 42 days. #APS42in42
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It’s a beautiful day to welcome the first students back for in-person learning. @JamestownAPS greets students as they arrive!
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APS proudly celebrates #PrideMonth🏳️🌈 to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community. This is part of our strong commitment to equity and inclusion, to ensure APS is a place where everyone is welcome, valued and respected. Visit more. #APSPride23🌈
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Torri, we congratulate and celebrate you for all your accomplishments this year. We know the road to the Tokyo Olympics was not easy. We hope others will be inspired through your story.
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Congratulations to the newly appointed principal of Gunston Middle School—Carolyn Jackson! Her appointment will take effect July 1. The @longbranch_es Lions will miss her! We all wish her well in her new, well-deserved role! 🎉🎊
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APS celebrates Wakefield High School student Kidus Sebil for having his photograph “Half A Man” selected by @RepDonBeyer to win the Congressional Art Competition in Virginia’s 8th District. @WHSHappenings
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All schools/offices closed Mon, Jan. 3, 2022. / Las escuelas y las oficinas estarán cerradas mañana el 3 de enero. More/más:
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APS is fortunate to have some of the best principals around! Let's take a moment to thank them for their dedication as we celebrate Virginia School Principal Appreciation Week. #APSisAwesome
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After much frolicking in the snow, we’re thrilled to say we are opening on time tomorrow, Thur, Jan. 6, 2022. See you soon and welcome back!
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Congrats to our newest APS principals! Dr. Eileen Gardner is the new principal of Nottingham Elementary and Carlos Ramirez is the new principal of Randolph Elementary. So excited for both of them and their schools. ⭐️🎉🙌🏻 @NTMKnightsAPS @RandolphStars
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Check out this great story featuring @APSKenmore art teacher Jeff Wilson. He has been fixing up old desks for families who need them.
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Update for Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015: APS Will Open 2 Hours Late. Admin offices open on time.
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Thu, Jan. 6, 2022: Code 1 – All APS Schools & Offices Closed .The primary and secondary roads in Arlington are clear and our schools are ready; however, due to the closure of most neighboring school divisions and the impact of those closures on our staffing, we are now closed.
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Congrats to Shashu Gebre, Crossing Guard at Alice West Fleet and Long Branch Elementary Schools! She has been named one of Virginia’s Most Outstanding Crossing Guards for the 2021-22 school. This is part of Crossing Guard Appreciation Week. #APSisAwesome
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Congratulations Torri! We'll be cheering you on this summer. #olympics2021.
Glebe is proud of this Gleber, she is heading to Japan to compete in the Olympics #proudteachers #GlebeEagles #TorriHuske @YorktownHS @glebepta
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Today, we pause to remember the events and victims of Sept. 11, 2001. #neverforget #remembering911
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Return-to-school Update: APS will open our doors as planned on Jan. 3 as we continue to adhere to CDC and VDH guidance for operating safely and reducing COVID-19 spread in schools. Additional details are available
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At the Administrative Conference this morning, Superintendent Dr. Patrick Murphy @SuptPKM passed the baton to Interim Superintendent Cintia Johnson @JohnsonCintia as she becomes the new leader of the school division for this school year. #APSisAwesome #APsac2019
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Congratulations to our newest principals and assistant principal! Tonight, Tracy Gaither was appointed principal of @APSDrew and Catherine Han was appointed new @BarrettAPS principal. Jason Love is the new AP at @APSKenmore. These schools are in great hands! ❤️👏
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Congratulations @YorktownHS grad Torri Huske! #APSisAwesome.
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The first batch of headphones are here! Thanks to the generosity of the community and our @ProjectHeadpho1 partner, APS students in need will soon have 🎧!
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Congratulations to @KerriHirsch for her appointment to APS Director of Curriculum and Instruction at tonight’s School Board meeting! 👏⭐️
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⛄️ Tue, Jan. 16, 2024: Code 1 – All APS Schools & Offices Closed ❄️. CODE 1: All APS schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Tue, Jan. 16, 2024. Unless otherwise directed by their supervisors, custodial and maintenance staff should report to work at their scheduled time.
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Update for Tue, Jan. 15, 2019: All APS schools Will Be Closed; All Offices Will Open at 10 a.m. Because we anticipate hazardous driving and walking conditions on some neighborhood sidewalks and bus stops throughout the County due to freezing tonight, all APS Schools.
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Congratulations to the APS teachers recognized tonight by the @APSVaSchoolBd for earning their National Board Certification! 🌟👏@NBPTS #APSisAwesome
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Good morning! Our drivers are getting their buses ready to pick up students all over the county. They’ll see your students soon! Have a great first day! #APSBack2School #APSisAwesome
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Beginning Wed, March 25, APS will expand the number of sites that provide free grab-and-go breakfasts and lunches to five locations to better reach families. The additional sites include Barrett, Campbell and Randolph elementary schools.
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Shout out to APS students, parents & teachers for working hard to ensure a successful Week 1 of #Learningathome. While virtual learning can never replace classroom instruction, teachers are providing instructional activities to help Ss maintain skills & knowledge. #APSisAwesome
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Thank you to our amazing Facilities staff and custodians for clearing the snow from sidewalks, parking lots and other areas around our buildings.
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All schools and offices are closed today, Fri, Nov. 8 due to a large water main break on N. Glebe Rd. Because of the water main break, water pressure is significantly impacted throughout the county. See School Talk Message or Website for details.
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APS schools will be closed and offices will open at Noon today -- Jan. 4, 2018. More info at
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As Superintendent & the School Board, we acknowledge the anger & hurt the APS community & the nation are experiencing, especially our African American community. APS strives to celebrate the differences of all students & strongly condemns violence & racism
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The national school rankings website @NicheSocial recently released its 2019 Best Schools Rankings, and Arlington Public Schools is ranked as the #1 Best School Districts in Virginia for another year! #APSisAwesome
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Friday vibes with 802 students at @MedStarIceplex to commemorate Alex Ovechkin surpassing 802 goals. Go, Caps, go @ovi8! @APSHPEAthletics
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.@APSCareerCenter principal @Margaretchungcc enthusiastically welcomes back CTE students this morning.
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Congratulations to the @Capitals on winning the #StanleyCup Can’t wait to see it @KettlerIceplex #ALLCAPS.
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All APS schools and offices will open two hours late on 1/8. The Extended Day program will also open two hours late and morning field trips are canceled.
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Thank you @GovernorVA for visiting @BarcroftEagles this morning. Governor Northam and @VASecofEdu are touring classrooms to learn more about the @APSVirginia summer school program. #APSisAwesome
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APS Operations Update for Jan. 25&26, 2016: Schools Closed Monday and Tuesday. Offices closed Monday. TBD on Tuesday. See apsva.us for more.
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Congrats to Washington-Lee Principal Dr. Gregg Robertson! @APSVaSchoolBd honored him tonight for receiving the 2019 Northern Region Administrator of the Year Award for his leadership, vision and positive impact on the school community. @GeneralsPride #APSisAwesome 👏👏
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Angie Close has been appointed as Director of Special Education (Secondary) in the Office of Academics effective June 1, 2023. Ms. Close brings to this position 32 years of experience in education, of which 30 have been with Arlington Public Schools. Congratulations!
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Congratulations to Ms. Jennifer Gildea @ATSAP_JGildea! She was just appointed the new principal of Alice West Fleet Elementary @APS_FleetES 👏👏👏
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All APS schools & offices will close two hours early today. All essential employees should work their usual shifts. The Extended Day Program will stay open until 4 p.m. All evening activities are cancelled.
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Congratulations to Kimberly Jackson-Davis, @APSVirginia's new Administrator for the Alternative Continuation Program at Langston/New Directions. Congratulations in your new role! #APSisAwesome
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Tonight the @APSVaSchoolBd celebrated @YorktownHS football coach, Bruce Hanson, for 50 years of service to APS. Coach Hanson has mentored and inspired generations of students, achieving nearly 300 wins in his career so far. 👏🏈 @yhssports @YHSPatriotsFB
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Congratulations, Warriors! It’s a perfect night to celebrate the Wakefield Class of 2021 on their HOME field. The future is bright! You make us all PROUD.👏🎓👏🎓#APSgrads2021
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Have you heard that @NicheSocial named Arlington Public Schools the top School District in Virginia? Congrats to all of our teachers, administrators, support staff, students and families. #APSisAwesome
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In-person and distance learning are canceled for all students today, Thursday, Feb. 18, due to inclement weather. APS school buildings and offices will be closed.
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Congrats to the @YorktownHS girls soccer STATE CHAMPIONS!! 👏⚽️⚽️AND the @YorktownHS girls lacrosse STATE CHAMPIONS!!🥍 Congrats Patriots!!🏆
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APS Operations Status for Thursday, January 21, 2016: All APS Schools Closed; Offices Will Open at Noon.
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March 2, 2015: Arlington Public Schools Closed; Offices to Open at Noon.
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Thank you to all of the APS administrators who attended the 2018 Administrative Conference. Hopefully you all learned something new today that enables you to help students foster their dreams, explore possibilities, and create their futures! #APSac2018
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Congratulations to the 2020 Latinx Student Leaders! @APSCareerCenter @ACHSmavericks @HBWProgram @LangstonHS_APS @NDAPSprogram @wakefieldchief @GeneralsPride @YorktownHS #APSHHM #APSHerenciaHispana #APSisAwesome
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Congratulations to Dr. Gerald Mann, @APSVirginia’s new Chief Academic Officer in the Office of Academics. Welcome to APS! #APSisAwesome
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Sneak peek! Wendy Pilch shows us what an elementary school classroom will look like when we return to school. Look for the full video coming soon.
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APS Operations Update for March 21, 2018: All APS schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Essential personnel should report to work at their scheduled time. For updates about Pool Operations, go to
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Mar. 4 Update, 9:00 p.m.: All APS Schools & Offices Closed March 5.
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Congratulations to our 2018 Teacher and Principal of the Year @JeffersonIBMYP Minority Achievement Coordinator Tim Cotman and @HFBAllStars principal Kim Graves Congratulations! #APSisAwesome
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.@GovernorVA announced this afternoon at his press conference that all public schools in the Commonwealth will remain closed for the remainder of the school year. This is not the news we were hoping for or expecting, but together we will get through this.
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APS Operations Update for Wed, Feb. 20, 2019: All APS Schools & Offices Will Be Closed. All Custodians should report at 6 a.m. regardless of your regular shift. All Maintenance staff should report at your regularly scheduled time unless directed otherwise by your supervisor.
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The @WakeAthletics Men’s Basketball Team is headed to Richmond for the VHSL Title Game this afternoon. Good luck #WarriorNation, and thank you for the police escort @ArlingtonVaPD! @WHSHappenings #APSisAwesome
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Operations Update for Tue, Feb. 16, 2016: All APS Schools Closed; Offices Will Open at Noon.
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So happy@and proud to announce that Ms. Frances Lee has been appointed as the next principal of Ashlawn Elementary! She is currently assistant principal of Escuela Key. Her appointment begins July 1. @Ashlawneagles @EscuelaKeyAPS @DualLangEdProud
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The School Board appointed @SuptDuran as superintendent for his second term, effective July 1. Dr. Durán has served as superintendent since June 1, 2020, and the new four-year contract extends through June 30, 2027. Congratulations, Dr. Durán! #APSisAwesome #EveryAPSstudent
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Update for Tue, Jan. 29: All APS Schools & Offices Will Close 2 Hours Early Because of the current forecast for freezing rain and snow at dismissal time tomorrow, all APS schools and offices will close two hours early on Tue, Jan. 29. Visit web for details.
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Today, Sept. 15, marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us in commemorating students, staff & community members by sharing your words & pictures using #APSHHM #APSHerenciaHispana
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All Arlington Public Schools and offices will be closed Feb. 13, 2014. For more information, visit http://t.co/QUDncBjSS5.
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School is out! Don’t forget to read this summer and let us know what you are doing using #APSSummer. Have a great summer and we’ll see you for the start of the 2018-19 school year!
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Congrats to the newly appointed assistant principals at Gunston MS— Ms. Khethiwe Hudson and Mr. Brannon Burnett! This dynamic duo joins Principal Dr. Lori Wiggins and Wilson Ramirez to form an awesome @APSGunston leadership team. Congrats!! 🎉🌟 @GuMS_Principal @APSVaSchoolBd
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.@APSVaSchoolBd congratulated the 43 teachers who earned National Board Certification and the 14 teachers who renewed their certification. In addition, February is School Board Appreciation Month and the @Ccpta_Arlva thanked the Board for commitment to students. #APSisAwesome
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Touring the new Cardinal Elementary School today with Colin Brown. Excited to welcome students back to school on Aug. 30! Look who tested out the playground equipment 👏 @chbrowncardelem #cardinalelementary
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APS Will Open Two Hours Late on Wed, Jan. 7, 2015
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Due to road and sidewalk conditions, all schools and offices will be closed on Wed, Jan. 5. / Debido a las condiciones actuales de las carreteras y aceras del vecindario, todas las escuelas y oficinas estarán cerradas el miércoles 5 de enero. More/más:
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