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

SAT
2024-11-02 07:15 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Wakefield High School
Wakefield is a Saturday SAT testing location.

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

Early Release - Teacher Workday
2024-10-30 08:20 - 13:00 | Wakefield High School

Early Release for all Students - Professional Learning for Staff
2024-10-30

School Board Meeting
2024-10-29 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-17 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-15 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-01 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-07-18 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/.
Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

10th Grade Hearing and Vision Screening
2024-10-17 08:00 - 2024-10-18 15:15 | Wakefield High School

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

PSAT for 10 and 11 Grades. Asynchronous Day for 9 and 12
2024-10-09 | Wakefield High School
Students in grades 10 and 11 will be taking the PSAT on Wednesday, October 9. Please note the following details regarding the schedule to assist you in your planning.

Only students in grades 10 and 11 who are taking the PSAT will report to school. Students will arrive to begin their day at the regular time.
Regular bus transportation will be provided at the regularly scheduled time.
Students in grades 9 and 12 will have an asynchronous day of learning. Lessons and activities will be posted on Canvas for students to complete at home.
When students finish the PSAT (approximately 12:30 p.m.), they may be released with permission (bring note to school on Oct 9) from their parent/guardian, or they may stay at school until the normal dismissal time.
Bus transportation home will be provided at the normal dismissal time.

A grab-and-go lunch will be provided for all students at approximately 12:30 p.m. Students in grades 9 and 12 can go to their home school and get lunch if they wish.

Holiday - Rosh Hashanah
2024-10-03

Homecoming Dance
2024-09-28 20:00 - 23:00 | Wakefield High School

Wakefield Crew Team Fundraiser
2024-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Wakefield High School

Back-to-School Night
2024-09-25 18:15 - 21:00 | Wakefield High School
Doors open at 6:15 PM for Open House in Town Hall
Classes begin at 7:00 PM
Extra parking available at Claremont ES 4700 S Chesterfield Rd

Senior Panoramic Picture
2024-09-25 10:48 - 13:30 | Wakefield High School
Football Stadium
In case of rain, the event will be moved to the Main Gym.

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.

Senior Post-Secondary Night
2024-09-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Wakefield High School
The event will be held in the Wakefield High School Auditorium. This informative evening will provide valuable insights and guidance as students begin planning for the future. Our agenda will cover a range of important topics, including:

Options after high school

College
Trade/Technical Schools
Workforce
Military
Gap Year

Naviance Portal
Scholarships/Financial Aid
and Tips for Parents

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain answers to your questions, and ensure students are well-prepared for the next steps in their post-secondary journey.

Principal’s Chat
2024-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Wakefield High School

Underclassmen Portraits (9 - 11)
2024-09-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Wakefield High School
Day 2 in the Auditorium.

Underclassmen Portraits (9 - 11)
2024-09-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Wakefield High School
Day 1 in the Auditorium.

NWEA MAP Testing for All Ninth and Tenth Grade Students
2024-09-10 08:20 - 11:00 | Wakefield High School
Students taking the test should arrive at school at the normal time. (Students in grades 9 and 10 (as well as a select few students in grades 11 and 12)
Non-testing students may report to school for the start of class at 11:20am.
Any student who relies on morning APS bus transportation should ride the bus at the regularly scheduled time as students will have access to quiet study areas in the school while testing takes place.
Non-testing students who attend Arlington Career Center classes in the morning should still report to their regularly scheduled class at the Arlington Career Center.
Test login: https://test.mapnwea.org

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

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

First Day of School
2024-08-26 | Wakefield High School
Welcome back!

Open House
2024-08-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Wakefield High School
On Thursday, August 22, we will open our doors to all Warrior students and families for a variety of activities between 10:00am – 11:30am.

Open House – Students can use their schedule (which will be live August 20) to walk the building and find their classrooms.
Activities Fair – Students can learn about all of the student clubs, organizations and athletics opportunities.
Meet Your Case Carrier – Students and families can come and meet their case carrier. If you have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), your Case Carrier will be available for a meet-and-greet.

Senior Make-up Session C
2024-08-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Wakefield High School
Day 2 in the Black Box Theater (Tentative)

Senior Make-up Session C
2024-08-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Wakefield High School
Day 1 in the Black Box Theater (Tentative)

WHS Internal Event ?
2024-08-09 06:30 - 15:00 | Wakefield High School
Content is protected.

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

Senior Portraits Session B
2024-07-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Wakefield High School
Day 2

Senior Portraits Session B
2024-07-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Wakefield High School

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/

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

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, 2024-05-23 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 and 9 more dates

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

Holiday - Eid al-Adha
2024-06-17

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

Graduation
2024-06-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Constitution Hall, 1776 D St NW, Washington, DC, 20006

Elementary Early Release
2024-06-12, 2023-06-06 - 2023-06-07

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

No School for Students - Teacher Workday
2024-06-07 | Wakefield High School

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.

AP World History Orientation Night
2024-05-30 19:00 - 21:00
Attention all students who have registered to take Advanced Placement (AP) World History during 2024-2025 academic school year. You and your families are invited to an Orientation Evening. This event will be held on Thursday, May 30th at 7pm in the cafeteria.
During the orientation you will have an opportunity to learn more about the AP World History course content, extra-credit summer assignment, and course expectations, be introduced to the format of AP World History curriculum and exam, meet, and ask questions of Mr. Babichenko, the AP World History teacher, and hear from current freshmen (and their parents) about their experiences in AP World History.
If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Mr.Babichenko.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, May 30th at 7pm.

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

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

Holiday - Memorial Day
2024-05-27

Class of 2026 Bake & Snack Sale
2024-05-23 15:00 - 15:30, 2024-05-22 15:00 - 15:30, 2024-05-21 15:00 - 15:30 | Wakefield High School
Stop by the Spring Bake & Snack SALE-SALE after school in Town Hall on Tuesday (5/21), Wednesday (5/22) & Thursday (5/23).

Class of 2026 Snack & Bake Sale Fundraiser
2024-05-16 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Wakefield High School

Senior Decision Day!!!
2024-05-16 11:15 - 13:30 | Wakefield High School
On Thursday, May 16, 2024 -11:15AM-1:30PM
WHO: ALL Seniors
WHAT: Annual Decision Day – Onward and Beyond 2024 Event
WHERE: Townhall Courtyard
WHEN: Thursday, May 16th, 2024 during your lunch period
WHY: to celebrate you!
Wakefield will be hosting our first Annual Decision Day event – Onward and Beyond 2024. Whether it’s a community college, the military, a university, a certificate program, gap year, or entering the workforce, we want to celebrate you! Each senior will receive a commemorative t-shirt and we plan to have t-shirt signing, music, treats, and a selfie station (flyer will be provided soon). Congratulations Class of 2024!!!

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

Warriors Comic Con
2024-05-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Wakefield High School
Stop by and join us for the first ever… Warriors Comic Con!
Use the QR code below for information on all events, panel guest speakers, and competitions/tournaments.
The Class of 2026 will host a concession fundraiser during the event.

To purchase your Warriors Comic Con ticket, please use the QR code below.
Warriors Comic Con tickets are $3/per person or $5/two persons.
*All APS, FCPS, ACPS students and faculty are free (valid school ID required at check-in/entrance).

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

College & Career Resource Night
2024-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Wakefield High School
Encouraging all parents in grades 9th -12th to come out for this great opportunity.

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

Student Entrepreneurship Tuesdays for DECA and Entrepreneurship Students
2024-04-23 15:15 - 16:00, 2024-04-09 15:15 - 16:00, 2024-03-19 15:15 - 16:00, 2024-03-05 15:15 - 16:00, 2024-02-20 15:15 - 16:00, 2024-02-13 15:15 - 16:00, 2024-01-23 15:15 - 16:00, 2023-12-19 15:15 - 16:00 and 4 more dates | Wakefield High School
Come out and support our Students with learning how to run a business each Tuesday at Wakefield. Held in the Townhall right after school from 3:15 till 3:45. Come out and purchase some of their creations and enjoy their ingenuity.

WHS Boosters' Spring Sidewalk Sale
2024-04-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Wakefield High School
4/20- Come out and support Boosters Spring Sidewalk Sale. If you like to register below is the link.
Register using the link below: https://wakefield-high-school-boosters.square.site/spring-sidewalk-sale

Wakefield PTSA Annual Plant Sale
2024-04-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Wakefield High School
The annual Wakefield Plant Sale is now accepting orders! Check out the catalog and order between now and March 31st.
Plan to pick up your plants and shop on-site on April 20th.
This is the PTSA’s largest fundraiser of the year.
Proceeds fund teacher grants.
Order at the link below: https://www.wakefieldPTSA.org/plantsale

WHS 1st Annual Car Show
2024-04-20 08:00 - 13:00 | Class of 2024, Wakefield High School, Arlington, VA
4/20/24- Come out and support Class of 2024 first annual car show from 8AM- 1PM.

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.

Navigating High School for APS Immigrant Families
2024-04-16 19:00 - 20:00
Date: Tuesday April 16
Time: 7:00-8:00pm
Location: Arlington Career Center
Navigating the high school process can be daunting, especially for immigrant families. This event provides a unique opportunity for two student leaders to share knowledge, resources, and support in a welcoming and inclusive environment for eighth grade APS immigrant families. Empower yourself and your family to unlock the doors to academic success and future opportunities!Also, there will be light refreshments!
Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeL9QISJHZLB9S2G8iXTcOAOA5Gu5oWEGcGwy6R7nztI4HBFw/viewform
Español | Монгол | አማርኛ | العربية

No School for Students (Grade Preparation Day); End of 3rd Quarter
2024-04-15

Equal Club Bake Sale
2024-04-12 15:10 - 16:00 | Wakefield High School
https://wakefield.apsva.us/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2024/04/Equal-Club-Bake-Sale-2.mp4

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.

Baseball Fundraiser
2024-04-09 17:00 - 21:00 | &Pizza, Bradlee Shopping Center
Come out on 4/9/24 to support Wakefield Baseball Team from 5PM – 9PM

Spring Break
2024-03-25 - 2024-03-29

Joint School Board/County Board Budget Work Session at Bozman Government Center
2024-03-22 15:00 - 17:00

Winterguard Fundraiser
2024-03-21 11:15 - 2024-03-22 13:30 | Wakefield High School
Come out to support winterguard during all 3 lunches on 3/21/24 and 3/22/24 from 11:15AM – 1:30PM

Class of 2026 Snack & Bake Sale
2024-03-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Wakefield High School
Warriors: stop by Town Hall after school to support the Class of 2026 fundraiser on March 19 (Tuesday) & March 20 (Wednesday).

Class of 2026 Snack & Bake sale fundraiser
2024-03-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Wakefield High School

Budget Work Session
2024-03-19 09:00 - 17:00

APS Resource Fair
2024-03-18 18:00 - 19:30
Join us! Mark your calendars for Mon. March 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Wakefield High School Cafeteria, 1325 S. Dinwiddie St.
· Discover valuable resources and programs, including support with ParentSquare, completing the Your Voice Matters survey, County programs, and more available for Arlington families!
· Whether seeking educational opportunities, community services, or support networks, this fair is designed to empower and inform.

Class of 2025 Fundraiser - Bunny Bags
2024-03-18 11:00 - 2024-03-20 13:30 | Wakefield High School
Come purchase a bunny bag during all lunches starting Monday, March 18, 2024 through Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

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

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

Your Voice Matters Survey
2024-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Wakefield High School
Dear Wakefield Students, Families and Friends,
I wanted to remind you about this evening’s Principal’s Chat, where we will also have support for families to complete the Your Voice Matters (YVM) survey. Come hear about school updates and ask questions regarding student life at Wakefield.
Doors will open at 6:00pm for families to come in and work with staff to complete the Your Voice Matters (YVM) survey. Your feedback and views as families of our students will help us develop our school action plans. This will be followed by the Principal’s Chat at 7:00pm.
Interpretation services will be available on site.
So, please join us on 3/12/24!

6:00pm – Come get support to complete the Your Voice Matters survey.
7:00pm – Principal’s Chat in Town Hall.

Sincerely,
Peter Balas
Principal, Wakefield High School
peter.balas@apsva.us

International Night
2024-03-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Wakefield High School

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

Class of 2026 Snack & Bake sale fundraiser
2024-03-01 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Wakefield High School
Warriors: stop by Town Hall after school to support the Class of 2026 fundraiser on February 29 (Thursday) or March 1 (Friday).

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

Black History Program
2024-02-29 08:00 - 12:30
Wakefield High School will celebrate our Black Heritage with Assemblies during the morning where we will highlight our amazing students and heritage.
See Ms. Antoinette Waters

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

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

Holiday - Presidents Day
2024-02-19

Class of 2026 Snack & Bake Sale fundraiser
2024-02-16 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-15 15:00 - 2024-02-16 16:00 | Wakefield High School
Please stop by Town Hall on Thursday (2/15) or Friday 2/16) immediately after school to support the Class of 2026 fundraiser. Thank you.

Class of 2026 Valentine's fundraiser
2024-02-14 11:00 - 13:30, 2024-02-13 11:00 - 2024-02-14 13:30 | Wakefield High School
Warriors! Celebrate the Valentine’s holiday with a heart-shaped balloon, Gnome or kisses.
Stop by Town Hall during lunch to purchase an item and support the Class of 2026 fundraiser.
Dates: February 13 (Tuesday) & February 14 (Wednesday)
Location: Town Hall, all lunches
Prices: $2

Wakefield Crew Diner night at the Silver Diner
2024-02-13 17:00 - 20:00

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.

WHS 2025 Winter Dance
2024-02-09 20:00 - 23:00 | Wakefield High School

Technology Student Association Candy Bouquet
2024-02-08 11:00 - 2024-02-11 13:30, 2024-02-07 11:00 - 2024-02-10 13:30, 2024-02-06 11:00 - 2024-02-09 13:30, 2024-02-05 11:00 - 2024-02-08 13:30 | Wakefield High School
HELLO WARRIORS!
2/5/24 – 2/8/24 Come support Technology Student Association during all 3 lunches in townhall and get your candy bouquet for Valentines.

HS Information Night - Rising 9th Grade Parents
2024-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Wakefield High School

Early Release for Elementary/Middle/High School (Countywide PL for Staff)
2024-02-07, 2023-12-06

Extended Day and Substitute Recruiting
2024-02-06 11:00 - 13:30 | Wakefield High School
2/6/24 -This event will be to recruit students to work in the Extended Day Program and to become a substitute teacher for APS during all 3 lunches.

An African-American History Month Discussion- "THE FRAMEWORK"
2024-02-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Wakefield High School
Coalition for Empowerment & Opportunity is proud to Sponsor: An African-American History Month Discussion “THE FRAMWORK: BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE ENSLAVED FOLKS OF AMERICA AND THEIR DESCENDANTS” on 2/5/24 at Wakefield High School from 6pm-8pm

Class of 2026 Holiday/Valentine's Grams fundraiser
2024-02-05 11:00 - 2024-02-06 13:30 | Wakefield High School
HELLO WARRIORS!
Stop by Town Hall during lunches to purchase a Valentine’s Gnome -or- Kisses Gram to send to your bestie or favorite WHS person!
Pre-sale: Feb. 1 (Thu), Feb. 2 (Fri), Feb. 5 (Mon) or Feb. 6 (Tue)
Delivery dates: Feb. 8 (Thu), Feb. 9 (Fri) or following week
Prices vary/Various options: $2, $5, $7

Black History Month Talent Show
2024-02-01 11:00 - 2024-02-16 13:30 | Wakefield High School
Black History Month Talent Show will be in townhall during all 3 lunches.

Class of 2026 Holiday/Valentine's GRAM fundraiser
2024-02-01 11:00 - 2024-02-02 13:30, 2024-01-31 11:00 - 13:30 | Wakefield High School
HELLO WARRIORS! Stop by Town Hall during lunches to purchase a Valentine’s Gnome -or- Kisses Gram to send to your bestie or favorite WHS person!
Pre-sale: Jan. 31 (Wed), Feb. 1 (Thu), Feb. 2 (Fri), or Feb. 5 (Mon)
Delivery dates: Feb. 8 (Thu), Feb. 9 (Fri) or following week
Prices vary/Various options: $2, $5, $7 –> SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED!

Spring Sports Information Night
2024-01-31 18:30 - 19:30 | Wakefield High School
Hello Families,
We are just under 5 weeks away from starting Spring Sports and we will be holding our Spring Sports Information Night on January 31st, starting at 6:30pm. We will hold a parent information session in the cafeteria and meet the coaches from each program. You will be able to get help with online registration, ask questions about physicals, learn about our new APP that will help with you all the logistics with games and practices as well as find out what tryouts and practices will look like for each program. We will discuss NIL “Name, Image and Likeness”, free tutoring for students, college and athletics as well as other new things coming down the pipeline. After the parent information session, we will have breakout rooms for each team to meet the coaches.
Please join us at Wakefield High School on January 31st and have your athlete ready to go on the first day of tryouts on February 19th.
Event Details:
Date: Jan 31st
Parent Information Session: Cafeteria, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Breakout Rooms – Meet the Coaches: 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
The breakout rooms are as follows:
E107: Boys Lacrosse
E105: Crew
Cafeteria: Outdoor Track
Library: Girls Soccer & Boys Soccer
E101: Girls Lacrosse
Townhall: Baseball
C115: Softball
C114: Girls Tennis
C116: Boys Tennis
Looking forward to answering your questions and meeting you all!!

Navy Recruiting
2024-01-30 11:00 - 13:30 | Wakefield High School
If you are interested in joining the U.S. Navy. A navy recruiter will be in townhall during all 3 lunches on 1/30/24

No School for Students (Grade Preparation Day)
2024-01-29, 2023-11-07

End of 2nd Quarter
2024-01-26

Academic Advising Presentation/EL AA Presentation
2024-01-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Wakefield High School

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

Community Information Night: Leading Safe, Inclusive Learning Environments for All
2024-01-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Wakefield High School
Dear APS Community,
Happy new year to all. We are glad to have our students back and look forward to supporting them as they pursue new goals in 2024. As we begin the new year, we believe it is important to reaffirm our values and commitment to providing safe, inclusive learning environments for all students.APS welcomes students of all backgrounds and abilities, and of every national origin, race, ethnicity, culture, gender identity, sexual identity, ability level, and religion. We continuously review the practices we have in place to further strengthen student safety and well-being and prevent incidents of bullying, harassment, or discrimination.As part of these efforts, APS will host a Community Information Night on Mon, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. at Wakefield High School to inform our families and overall community about our efforts to provide safe, inclusive learning environments and how we address acts of bullying, harassment or discrimination of any kind. All are invited to attend the Community Information Night: Leading Safe, Inclusive Learning Environments to learn more about:

Understanding student experiences and the perspectives of diverse student groups
Current efforts to create and reinforce positive school climates and prevent bullying, harassment and discrimination
Reporting procedures, engagement with families, and school follow-up
Action steps for improvement

This is the first in a series of steps we will take in the coming months to inform and continue to engage with our families on these topics and additional ways we can ensure all students feel safe and supported. As a follow-up to this general information session, attendees will have the opportunity to request time with an APS leader to discuss specific situations or circumstances regarding individual students at a later date.All of us share the responsibility to create safe learning environments, and we look forward to continuing to engage and collaborate with our families and community on these important topics. It is our hope that all students pursue their goals this year with confidence, knowing that they will be safe and supported at school.
Sincerely,
Dr. Francisco Durán
Superintendent, Arlington Public Schools
Cristina Diaz-Torres Chair, Arlington School Board

Class of 2026 "Snack & Bake" Sale
2024-01-18 15:00 - 2024-01-19 15:45 | Wakefield High School
STOP by Town Hall on Thursday & Friday afterschool to support the Class of 2026 “Snack & Bake” sale.
THANKS WARRIORS!

Annual Course Elective Fair - 2024
2024-01-18 11:00 - 13:30 | Wakefield High School
Annual Course Elective fair for 2024-2025 school year during all 3 lunches in town hall

Voters Registration by The League of Women Voters
2024-01-17 11:30 - 13:30 | Wakefield High School
The League of Women Voters will be in town hall during all 3 lunches. Student if you need to register this is you chance to register.

Holiday - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2024-01-15

2024 MLK Tribute
2024-01-14 17:00 - 18:30 | Wakefield High School
The 2024 MLK Tribute will be held on Sun. Jan. 14, 5-6:30 p.m. in the Wakefield High School auditorium and will focus on the fourteen quotes found on the MLK Memorial in Washington, DC.

School Board Meeting - CANCELED
2024-01-11 19:00 - 22:00

ACF Scholarship Application Help Session
2024-01-11 15:00 - 17:00
Link to register: https://form.jotform.com/arlingtoncf/acf-scholarship-help

Work Session on ACTL #1 - CANCELED
2024-01-09 18:30 - 20:30

Holiday - New Year’s Day (Observed)
2024-01-01

Winter Break
2023-12-21 - 2023-12-29

FCCLA Secret Santa Christmas Goodie Bags
2023-12-15 11:15 - 13:30, 2023-12-14 11:15 - 13:30, 2023-12-13 11:15 - 13:30, 2023-12-12 11:15 - 13:30, 2023-12-11 11:15 - 2023-12-15 13:30 | Wakefield High School
FCCLA are selling secret santa goodie bags during all lunches.

Class of 2026 Winter Bake Sale
2023-12-14 15:00 - 2023-12-15 16:00 | Wakefield High School

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)

Annual Winter Bazaar Holiday Shop
2023-12-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Wakefield High School
Please joined us for the annual winter bazaar holiday shop hosted by WHS Boosters on Saturday, December 9

Class of 2026 Snack & Bake Sale
2023-12-08 15:00 - 15:30 | Wakefield High School

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)

Holiday Candy Grams
2023-12-07 11:00 - 2023-12-08 13:30 | Wakefield High School
Kick the holidays off with a special message to your friend or Teacher/Staff through a Holiday candy gram. The Class of 2026 will pre-sale Holiday Grams on Dec. 5 (Tue), 7 (Thu), & 8 (Fri)).
Holiday candy grams will be delivery during WP on Dec. 13 (Wed), 14 (Thu), or 15 (Fri) by your Class of 2026 Team.

Thanks for your support Warriors!

Wakefield Winter Chorus Concert
2023-12-06 19:00 - 20:30

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)

Get your Holiday Gram!
2023-12-05 11:00 - 2023-12-08 13:30 | Wakefield High School
Kick the holidays off with a special message to your friend or Teacher/Staff through a Holiday Gram.
The Class of 2026 will pre-sale Holiday Grams next week (Dec. 5, 7, & 8). Delivery dates will be Dec. 13, 14, & 15 during WP.

Open Office Hours with Reid Goldstein (Virtual)
2023-12-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-10 19:30 - 21:30

Class of 2026 Snack & Bake Sale on Friday, Dec 1
2023-12-01 15:00 - 15:30 | Wakefield High School

Wakefield Band Night @ Pupatella
2023-11-29 11:30 - 21:00
11/29/23- come out to support Wakefield Band at Pupatella.
Here is the link for online orders.
Online orders:https://order.toasttab.com/online/pupatella-south-arlington-1621-s-walter-reed-dr

Holiday - Thanksgiving Break
2023-11-22 - 2023-11-24

Class of 2026 Thanksgiving Bake Sale
2023-11-16 15:00 - 2023-11-17 16:00 | Wakefield High School

Naglieri Testing Sessions
2023-11-15 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-11-14 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-11-13 08:00 - 10:00

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

Holiday - Veterans Day
2023-11-10

Family Life Education Parent Info Night (Virtual)
2023-11-08 18:30 - 20:00
Here is the link to the meeting.
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 270 375 007 41
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Download Teams | Join on the web
Or call in (audio only) +1 571-451-2488,,968850841# United States, Arlington
Phone Conference ID: 968 850 841#

Chipotle Restaurant Night
2023-11-07 16:00 - 20:00
Chipotle Restaurant Night at the Bailey Crossroads location on 11/7/23 from 4PM-8PM

Come out to support Wakefield students to help raise funds for Wakefield High School’s athletic teams and after-school clubs.
To ensure that your purchase contributes to this fundraiser, please:
1. Visit our Chipotle branch at Bailey’s Crossroads during the specified time.

3556B S Jefferson Street, Falls Church, VA, 22041

2. Present the Wakefield High School fundraiser flyer to the cashier or enter our special code when placing an online pickup order.

APS Extended Day Job Fair Recruiting Event
2023-11-06 11:30 - 13:30
This event will be to recruit students to work in the Extended Program for APS during all 3 lunches.

U.S. Army (Recruiting)
2023-11-06 11:15 - 13:30
Monday, November 6, 2023 @ 11:15AM- 12:30PM
If you would like to join the US. Army please stop by in townhall during all lunches. There will be an informational table set up from 11:15AM-1:30PM.

Induction ceremony for Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica
2023-11-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Wakefield High School

APS Emergency Preparedness Week
2023-11-03 11:00 - 13:00
Friday, November 3, 2023 @ 11AM-1PM Emergency Preparedness Week stop by townhall during all lunches.

Boosters host Fright Night (Outdoor Movie Night)
2023-10-28 19:00 - 22:30 | Wakefield High School

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/

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.

2023-10-17 15:15 - 16:15 | Wakefield High School
Come out in support the entrepreneurship students as they showcase their businesses and sell their products in townhall after school.
October 17
October 31
November 14
December 5
December 19
January 23
February 13
February 20
March 5
March 19
April 9
April 23

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/

Homecoming Week
2023-10-09 08:00 - 2023-10-14 16:30 | Wakefield High School

No School for Students (Countywide PL for Staff)
2023-10-09

Teen Health Clinic Lunch Orientation
2023-10-06 11:00 - 13:30

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
2023-10-04

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.

Rescheduled Community Table Session on the Middle School Spanish Immersion Program Relocation Proposal
2023-10-02 18:00 - 19:30
The rescheduled virtual community table session will be held on Monday, October 2 at 6 p.m. to discuss the proposal to relocate the Middle School Spanish Immersion Program. As announced earlier today, the2023 Middle School Boundary Process and the Proposal to Relocate the Spanish Immersion Program is being paused until Fall 2024, which is the reason why the previous meeting was postponed as staff worked on this change.
This pause will provide staff time to address the proposed secondary Academic Programming Pathways. Due to the pause, and if approved by the School Board, this proposal would go into effect at the start of the 2026-27 school year.
Even though the process has been paused, this meeting will provide the Spanish Immersion community with the opportunity to directly engage with staff to learn more about the proposal, provide feedback, and share concerns about the proposal. In addition, Dual Language Immersion Coordinator Wendy Bermúdez will participate in the meeting to answer specific Spanish Immersion Program questions.
All the feedback received on the proposal is being reviewed by staff and will be used to make improvements to the updated proposal that will be shared with the community next fall.
This will be a virtual event on Zoom and Spanish interpretation will be available. Please visit the following link to access the meeting on the scheduled date and time:
Zoom Participation Link
Information on this proposal is available on the Middle School Boundary Process & Spanish Immersion Program Relocation section of the Engage with APS webpage.
For additional information or questions about this event, please email engage@apsva.us or send a text message to 571-200-2770.

Volleyball Team Serve-A-Thon and Youth Clinic
2023-09-30 08:00 - 15:00 | Wakefield High School

Arlington Teen Network Board Suicide Prevention Program
2023-09-28 11:00 - 13:30 | Wakefield High School
ATNB will host a table during all 3 lunches at Wakefield to provide resources to students on Suicide Prevention.

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

Work Session on Student Climate and Culture
2023-09-26 13:00 - 14:30

Jostens Senior Rings and Announcements ON Sale
2023-09-26 11:00 - 13:30 | Wakefield High School
Jostens will be at Wakefield to sale rings and other items to the Class of 2024 and 2025 students during all 3 lunches.

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

High School Back-to-School Night (check with your school for time/location)
2023-09-20

Picture Day is Coming for Underclassmen
2023-09-14 08:00 - 17:00
School Picture Day is coming Thursday September 21st & Friday September 22nd 2023 . Pictures will be available approximately two weeks following our school’s photo day. Save time and Pre-order online here: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001028700#loginFor questions about ordering please email underclass@vosphoto.com Please direct all questions about your school’s upcoming event to eventconfirm@vosphoto.com We appreciate your partnership!Victor O’Neill Studios

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.

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

Wakefield Open House Event
2023-08-24 10:00 - 11:00

9th Grade Student Orientation for 2023/2024
2023-08-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-08-16 11:30 - 12:30

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

First Day of Fall Sports Tryouts
2023-07-31 00:00 - 23:59

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
