CANCELED - Teen Health & Wellness Fair
2026-01-30 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)

French Language & Culture Guest Speaker at WHS (Student Event)
2026-02-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Wakefield High School
On February 5, 2026, Wakefield High School will welcome Mr. Everette Jordan as a guest speaker for French 4, French 5, and AP French Language & Culture students. The presentation will take place at 12:00 p.m. in Room A-134. Mr. Jordan is a retired Senior Government Executive Service professional with more than 40 years of experience. His distinguished career includes leadership roles within the U.S. Defense and Intelligence communities, guiding a successful government startup, and serving as a Professional Staff Member on Capitol Hill. Students will gain valuable insight into how language and cultural competence connect to global leadership, public service, and international affairs. This event offers a unique opportunity for students to engage with a real-world professional whose career highlights the power of global communication and cultural understanding.

School Board Meeting
2026-02-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-12 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-26 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-30 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-28 19:00 - 22:00 and 1 more date
School Board meetings are broadcast live below and live feed is available on Comcast Cable Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41. The meetings are re-broadcast on Fridays at 9 p.m. and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. immediately following the meeting.
Please click on this link to watch live-stream: https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/school-board-meetings/watch-school-board-meetings/.
Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

School Board Work Session #2 with ACTL
2026-02-10 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 All Students
2026-02-11
School-Based professional learning for staff

Holiday: Presidents Day
2026-02-16

Wakefield High School Information Session (In-Person)
2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:00
Information Sessions Flyers

Wakefield High School Information Session - Spring Session
2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Wakefield High School
Includes school tours and a warm welcome for new families. Interpretation available in Amharic, Arabic, Mongolian, and Spanish.

Superintendent's Proposed Budget Presentation
2026-02-26 19:00 - 21:00
The Superintendent’s proposed budget presentation will be broadcasted 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.

Warriors Conexiones Reunion de Padres de Familia
2026-03-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Wakefield High School
Nuestro objectivo es: Empoderar y equipar a nuestras familias para que sean una parte íntegra en el éxito de sus hijos por medio de conexiones.
Aula: A-134
6 PM – 8 PM

Arlingteens Resume & Interview Clinic - must register
2026-03-09 17:30 - 19:30
Arlington County high schoolers: Need a job, but don’t know where to start? Register for the free Arlingteens Resume & Interview Clinic on March 9 at Thomas Jefferson Community Center!

Holiday: Eid al-Fitr
2026-03-20

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.

Spring Break
2026-03-30 - 2026-04-03

End of 3rd Quarter
2026-04-10

No School for Students (Grade Preparation Day)
2026-04-13

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.

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 BAC (New Date, Moved from 4/21)
2026-04-28 18:30 - 20:30

Prom
2026-05-01 19:00 - 23:30 | Wakefield High School

Senior Awards Ceremony
2026-05-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Wakefield High School

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

Senior Send-Off
2026-05-29 | Wakefield High School
✔️ Last Day for Seniors
✔️ Senior Exit Survey Due
✔️ Service Hours Deadline
✔️ Senior Cookout
✔️ Final Bell Countdown

School Board Work Sessions
2026-06-02 12:00 - 17:00
Subject:
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. – Inclusive Practices (Special Education)
1:45 – 3:15 p.m. – Early Childhood
3:15 – 5:00 p.m. – FY 2027-36 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.

Cap and Gown + Laptop Collection
2026-06-04, 2026-06-05 | Wakefield High School

Graduation Rehearsal and Ticket Pick-Up
2026-06-11 | Wakefield High School

High School Early Release
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-17

Graduation
2026-06-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Wakefield High School
Graduation Day: June 13 at 2:00 PM | EagleBank Arena 🎓 Diploma Pick-Up immediately after the ceremony

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

Holiday: Juneteenth
2026-06-19

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

First Day of Summer School
2026-07-06

Last Day of Summer School
2026-07-31

Back-to-School Night
2026-09-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Wakefield High School
