Barcroft

School Board Meeting
2026-05-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-30 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-26 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-12 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-22 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) and 26 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 Work Session with BAC (New Date, Moved from 4/21)
2026-04-28 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.

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 Sessions
2026-04-14 09:00 - 16:00
Subject:
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Budget Work Session #1
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Budget Work Session #2
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Budget Work Session #3
2:45 – 4:00 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.

No School for Students (Grade Preparation Day)
2026-04-13, 2026-01-30, 2025-11-04, 2024-01-29, 2023-11-07

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

Spring Break
2026-03-30 - 2026-04-03, 2025-04-14 - 2025-04-18, 2024-03-25 - 2024-03-29

School Board Work Sessions
2026-03-24 09:00 - 16:00
Subject:
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Educational Technology – Focus on AI and Devices
10:45 – 12:15 p.m. – Math and the Science of Learning
1:30 – 4:00 p.m. – Joint County Board and School Board 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: Eid al-Fitr
2026-03-20

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

Holiday: Presidents Day
2026-02-16

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

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

End of 2nd Quarter
2026-01-29, 2024-01-26

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

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

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

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

Winter Break
2025-12-22 - 2026-01-02, 2024-12-23 - 2025-01-03, 2023-12-21 - 2023-12-29

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

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.

Holiday: Veteran's Day
2025-11-11

End of 1st Quarter
2025-11-03

Holiday: Diwali
2025-10-20

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

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

Holiday: Yom Kippur
2025-10-02

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: Rosh Hashanah
2025-09-23

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

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

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

First Day of School K-12
2025-08-25, 2024-08-26, 2023-08-27 - 2023-08-28, 2022-08-28 - 2022-08-29

Last Day of Summer School
2025-08-01, 2024-08-02, 2023-07-31 - 2023-08-01

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

First Day of Summer School
2025-07-07, 2024-07-08, 2023-07-04 - 2023-07-05

Holiday - July 4th
2025-07-04

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

Holiday - Juneteenth
2025-06-19, 2024-06-19, 2023-06-18 - 2023-06-19

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

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

Elementary Early Release
2025-06-11, 2025-06-04, 2024-06-12, 2024-06-05, 2023-06-06 - 2023-06-07

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 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.

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

Spring Music Concert
2025-05-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Kenmore Middle School, 200 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
4th and 5th Grade band, choir and orchestra concert

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

PTA Meeting
2025-05-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-08 19:00 - 20:00

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
2025-05-05 - 2025-05-09 | Barcroft Elementary, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
Monday, May 5 Breakfast for Teachers | 7:45 a.m.
Tuesday, May 6 Teacher Supply Store & Coffee | 8:45 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 7 Ice Cream & Cookies | 12 – 2 p.m.
Thursday, May 8 Gift Cards & Teacher Drawing | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Friday, May 9 Teacher Appreciation Lunch (Biba Chat) | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Class Picture Day
2025-05-01
Class picture day will be this Thursday, May 1st. Each class will take their group picture and the entire fifth grade will take a panoramic picture.

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

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.

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

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.

Holiday - Eid al Fitr
2025-03-31

Rain Barrel Workshop (Pre-registration required)
2025-03-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Barcroft Elementary, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
Build Your Own Rain Barrel at Barcroft Elementary
Tuesday, March 25, 6:30 – 8:30pm – Pre-registration required
Build your own rain barrel at this hands-on workshop! Get ready for upcoming rain, have a water source close to your garden and help capture runoff from your roof. Pre-registration required. $55 fee covers barrel and supplies. Register now for the March 25th Rain Barrel Workshop

In Arlington, if you have two or more rain barrels, you can get a discount on next year’s Stormwater Utility bill when you submit your information through the Arlington Stormwater Credit Program.
There is a new payment page for the regional rain barrel program. You will need to create a new account first, and then submit your workshop registration and payment. Thanks for your patience with this new process.
If you want to attend but do not want to build or take home a barrel, please email to let us know.
More information about rain barrels in Arlington.

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.

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

Family Resource Fair
2025-03-13 14:30 - 16:30 | Barcroft Elementary, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
Community in Schools (CIS) and Barcroft E.S. will also offer a “Family Resource Fair” on Thursday from 2:30 to 4:30PM at the Multipurpose Room with different resources families could benefit from such as:

Housing Support / Rental Assistance
Medical Support
Food Resources

Elementary Early Release for Parent-Teacher Conferences
2025-03-13, 2024-10-10, 2024-03-14, 2023-10-19

Bingo Night
2025-03-12 18:15 - 19:45 | Barcroft Elementary, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
Bingo Night on Wednesday March 12 from 6:15-7:45 pm.
This is a CASH ONLY event, and 1 parent or adult is asked to stay. We will have fun prizes for each winner! $5 per family to play. If you would like to volunteer, please contact PTA president Mrs. Alice Tewell at barcroftptapresident2024@gmail.com. Most volunteers arrive around 5:45 pm or stay a little after for clean-up. Please see the flyer below for more details.

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

PTA Meeting (In Person)
2025-03-11 19:00 - 20:00
This meeting is rescheduled after icy conditions canceled our February meeting. We will have a very special speaker to celebrate Black History Month, Whitney Parnell from the organization Service Never Sleeps. Service Never Sleeps is most known for allyship training so the presentation will focus on both allyship and the celebration of black history month. We will also be electing a nominating committee to elect officers for 2025-2027 at the March meeting.

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

Gifted/Advanced Academics Referral Information Meeting
2025-03-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Barcroft Library, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
All parents are invited to join us on March 04 at 6:30PM in the Library to learn about referring students for advanced academics services. If you think your student is a creative thinker, excels in art or music, learns quickly, or if you are just curious about what it means, this would be a great information for you to have. This is intended for parents who want to refer their students for advanced academics not those that are already identified for services. Interpretation services will be available.Come and join us to discover new possibilities for your student to success and reach their potential. If you have any questions you can contact our Advanced Academics Coach, Ms. Reeann Aune (reeann.aune@apsva.us).

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.

Holiday - Presidents Day
2025-02-17, 2024-02-19

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

enVision Math Parent Session (Virtual)
2024-11-12 19:00 - 19:30
Looking for ways to support your student(s) with math practice at home? enVision Math is one helpful resource to use. Come learn with us

In Person – 9:00 – 9:45am in the Barcroft Library
Virtual – PTA Meeting @ 7pm on Zoom

*if possible, bring the enVisions book with you

enVision Math Parent Session (In Person)
2024-11-12 09:00 - 09:45 | Barcroft Elementary, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States

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

Fall Movie Night
2024-11-08 18:15 - 20:00 | Barcroft Playground, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States

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

Family Science Night
2024-10-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Barcroft Elementary, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
Save the date! Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 6:00-7:30 PM, Barcroft will be hosting Family Science Night, brought to you by the Children’s Science Center Lab.Activities will include:

Stacking Currency: Building Financial Literacy
Monster Math: Creating with Probability
Slippery Slopes: Exploring Water Pollution

There will be many other hands-on experiments designed to spark interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects. We hope to see you there!

Picture Day
2024-10-21 | Barcroft Elementary, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States

Kindness Week Spirit Week
2024-10-15 - 2024-10-18 | Barcroft Elementary, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
Bye-Bye Bullies!
October is anti-bullying month and Unity Day is October 16th. Barcroft is standing united to say “bye-bye to bullies” through a week of kindness.

Tuesday, October 15: Wear Pajamas to Put Bullying to Bed
Wednesday, October 16: Wear Orange to stand united for Unity Day
Thursday, October 17: Wear a Hat to show our Hats Off to Kindness!
Friday, October 18: Wear sports team gear because We’re All on the Same Team!

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

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

Chalk for Peace
2024-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Barcroft Elementary, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
?✨ You’re invited to Chalk for Peace in front of the school this Saturday, October 5, at 10 AM!
Join us for a morning filled with color, community, and creativity. We’ll have delicious donuts and coffee to fuel your artistic adventures! ?☕ This event is a most-loved Barcroft tradition, and we want to see everyone there to show off our Barcroft spirit! Let’s come together to make our world a more vibrant place, one chalk drawing at a time!

Holiday - Rosh Hashanah
2024-10-03

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 Picnic
2024-09-20 18:15 - 20:00 | Barcroft Playground, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
Let’s celebrate the start of the school year with a picnic! Enjoy pizza and snacks (or bring your own dinner), and bring your sports equipment for some fun and games. We will also have some t-shirts for sale. It’s a great way to relax, socialize, and kick off the school year with a bang! ??

Pupatella Restaurant Fundraiser
2024-09-17 | Pupatella North, 5104 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, 22205, United States
Craving delicious pizza? Head over to Pupatella on Wilson Blvd and enjoy pizza while supporting our school. Just mention Barcroft Elementary, and 20% of your bill will be donated back to our PTA

Back to School Night
2024-09-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Barcroft Elementary, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States

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

First Day of School PreK & VPI
2024-08-27

Pre-K to 5 Open House for 2024-25 School Year
2024-08-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Barcroft Elementary, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States

ParentVue Workshop
2024-08-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Barcroft Elementary, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
Join us at our ParentVue Workshop on Thursday, August 22 at 5PM to learn how to use the application!

ParentVue Account Help
2024-08-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Barcroft Elementary, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
If you need help logging in or creating your ParentVue account, you can come to the office on Tuesday, August 20 between 11AM and 3PM

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/

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 - Eid al-Adha
2024-06-17

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

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

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.

End of the Year Picnic & International Night
2024-05-30 18:15 - 20:00 | Barcroft Elementary, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
Let’s embrace the beauty of our diversity and unite in the spirit of friendship and learning!
Save the date for Thursday May 30 from 6:15-8:00pm. for our End of the Year Picnic and International Night here at Barcroft. If you wish to participate in the International Night representing your country of origin, please fill out the form: International Night Participation Form

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

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

Restaurant Fundraiser at The Simple Greek
2024-05-28 16:00 - 21:00 | The Simple Greek, 1731 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA, 22209, United States
Join us at The Simple Greek to support the Barcroft PTA all day from 4PM to 9PM. Be sure to mention BARCROFT to ensure we receive credit!

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

Book Fair
2024-05-03, 2024-05-02, 2024-05-01, 2024-04-30, 2024-04-29 | Barcroft Elementary, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
The Barcroft Book Fair, hosted by the PTA and R.E.A.D., will be taking place in the school library from April 29th – May 3rd. Visit Barcroft Book Fair to find important information and answers to FAQs.

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

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

Restaurant Fundraiser at Pupatella (North Location)
2024-04-23 11:30 - 21:00 | Pupatella North, 5104 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, 22205, United States
Join us at Pupatella (North location) to support the Barcroft PTA all day from 11:30AM to 9PM. Be sure to mention BARCROFT to ensure we receive credit!

5th Grade Panoramic Group Photo
2024-04-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Barcroft Elementary, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
If you have a fifth grader, you can order a 5th grade panoramic photo! All PANORAMIC photos ordered before picture day will be shipped home.Preorder 5th Grade Panoramic Group here: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001086972#login

Class Picture Day
2024-04-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Barcroft Elementary, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
Class photo day is April 22nd! You can order your class photos at the link below. If you would prefer a paper order form, please visit the office. All CLASS photos will be delivered to the school. Preorder a Class Group here: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001086974#login

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.

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.

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

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

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

Barcroft Rising Kindergarten Information Session
2024-02-29 09:30 - 10:30 | Barcroft Elementary, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
Join us for our Kindergarten Information Session for the 2024-25 school year!

Restaurant Fundraiser at Sloppy Mama's BBQ
2024-02-28 11:00 - 20:00 | Sloppy Mama’s, 5731 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA, 22207, United States
Join us at Sloppy Mama’s BBQ to support the Barcroft PTA all day from 11AM to 8PM. Be sure to mention BARCROFT to ensure we receive credit!

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

Pandamonium: 2nd Grade Musical
2024-02-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Barcroft Elementary, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States

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

Literacy Information Session
2024-02-13 09:00 - 09:30 | Barcroft Elementary, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
Would you like to learn what literacy looks at Barcroft? Come and join us this Tuesday February 13th and get tips for reading at home with your child! Come in person to Barcroft Library at 9am or join our PTA virtual meeting via Zoom (Spanish and Arabic interpretation will be available).

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

Winter Concert
2024-01-23 19:00 - 19:45 | Barcroft Elementary, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States

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

Restaurant Fundraiser at Lost Dog
2024-01-23 11:00 - 21:00 | Lost Dog, 2920 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
Join us at Lost Dog on Columbia Pike to support the Barcroft PTA all day from 11AM to 10PM. Be sure to mention BARCROFT to ensure we receive credit!

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

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)

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

Snowball Just For Kicks Soccer Games
2023-12-02 09:30 - 12:30 | Barcroft Elementary, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
Dear Barcroft Families,The PTA, Communities in Schools, and Barcroft staff hope you will join us for the 1st Snowball Just for Kicks Soccer Games!Saturday December 2: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm.It will be a fun way for our school community to gather and enjoy what so many kids (and adults) enjoy — soccer! Arlington Soccer Association is providing the referees. Teams will be made up of mixed ages, genders, and soccer experience. Each player will play in 2 short games between 10:00 am and 12:30 pm. Warm ups from Arlington Soccer Association coaches will take place from 9:30 am – 10:00 am.Check out the fliers below, and register as soon as you can!To defray expenses, we are requesting a $5 donation to the event.

Player Registration (Spanish)
Player registration (English)
Volunteer coach registration

We really hope to see you for this fun community building event!

Snowball Soccer Registration ends
2023-11-30
Our first annual Snowball Just for Fun Soccer Games is on December 2. Register using the links below by November 30! To defray expenses, we are requesting a $5 donation to the event.

Player Registration (Spanish)
Player registration (English)

Picture Day (Retakes)
2023-11-29 | Barcroft Elementary, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States

Restaurant Fundraiser at Ledo Pizza
2023-11-28 11:00 - 22:00 | Ledo Pizza, 1035 S Edgewood Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
Join us at Ledo Pizza to support the Barcroft PTA all day from 11AM to 10PM. Be sure to mention BARCROFT to ensure we receive credit!

enVision Math Parent Session (Virtual)
2023-11-14 19:00 - 19:30
Looking for ways to support your student(s) with math practice at home? enVision Math is one helpful resource to use. Come learn with us

In Person – 9:00 – 9:30am in the Barcroft Library
Virtual – PTA Meeting @ 7pm on Zoom

*if possible, bring the enVisions book with you

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

enVision Math Parent Session (In Person)
2023-11-14 09:00 - 09:30 | Barcroft Elementary, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States

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/

Restaurant Fundraiser at Wendy's
2023-10-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Wendy’s, 3431 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
Join us at Wendy’s on Columbia Pike to support the Barcroft PTA from 6:30-9PM. Be sure to mention BARCROFT to ensure we receive credit!

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.

School Picture Day
2023-10-23 | Barcroft Elementary, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States

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.

Back to School Picnic
2023-09-29 18:15 - 20:00 | Barcroft Elementary, 625 S. Wakefield Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
The Back to School Picnic is Friday Sept 29 from 6:15-8:00 pm. We will have pizza and drinks for sale ($1-$2), a Kona Ice Truck, a live DJ, and a mini-martial arts class and demonstration from Evolve All promptly at 7 pm in the gym. You are invited to also bring your own dinner if you want something besides pizza, and bring soccer balls, basketballs, and other outdoor activities to share.We will also be selling vintage spirit gear! (t-shirts, sweatshirts, water bottles)

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.
More information

Restaurant Fundraiser at Chipotle
2023-09-26 17:00 - 21:00 | Chipotle, 1002 S Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
Join us at Chipotle on Glebe Road to support the Barcroft PTA from 5-9PM. Be sure to mention BARCROFT to ensure we receive credit!

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

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.

Elementary Back-to-School Night (check with your school for time/location)
2023-09-06

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

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

Rising Kindergarten Play Date
2023-07-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Alcova Heights Playground, 901 S George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA, 22204

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
