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Bishop Elementary Walk-A-Thon starts at 2:30 p.m. today

Bishop's 16th annual Walk-A-Thon begins at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. Students in grades K–5 walk or run laps around the field in a Bishop PTO fundraiser.

Oct 9 · Arlington Public Schools →

School Committee Meets Tonight at 6:30

The School Committee meets today at 6:30 p.m. at 14 Mill Brook Drive. Remote participation is available via Zoom.

Oct 8 · Town of Arlington →

Bishop Elementary Dismisses at 1 p.m. Today

Bishop Elementary has an early release today, with dismissal at 1 p.m., according to the school calendar.

Oct 7 · Arlington Public Schools →

Gibbs School Back-to-School Night Is Tonight

Gibbs School holds its back-to-school night today from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., according to the Arlington Public Schools calendar.

Oct 7 · Arlington Public Schools →

AHS Financial Aid Night for Seniors and Families Is Tonight

Arlington High School holds a financial aid session tonight, October 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. It will guide seniors and their parents or guardians through college financing, including the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

Oct 5 · Arlington Public Schools →

Peirce Elementary PTO Meets Tonight

The Peirce Elementary PTO meets tonight, October 5, from 7 to 8 p.m.

Oct 5 · Peirce Elementary School →

No School at Peirce Elementary on Indigenous Peoples' Day

Peirce Elementary lists no school Monday, October 12, for Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Oct 5 · Peirce Elementary School →

School Committee meets Thursday, Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m.

The School Committee meets Thursday, Oct. 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the Arlington Public Schools District Office, 14 Mill Brook Drive, with a Zoom option.

Oct 4 · Arlington Public Schools →

Brackett PTO Hosts Fall Family Fun Day and Costume Swap Today

From 1 to 4 p.m. in Brackett's schoolyard, the free gathering offers donuts, cider, popcorn, lawn games and a costume swap. The Brackett STEM Team also plans a bottle-rocket launch at Robbins Farm Park.

Oct 4 · Brackett Elementary School PTO →

Bishop PTO Pumpkin Sale Today

Bishop Elementary School's PTO pumpkin sale fundraiser runs today, Saturday, October 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Oct 3 · Arlington Public Schools →

Brackett PTO Community Coffee This Morning

Brackett PTO's community coffee is today, Oct. 2, from 7:45 to 9 a.m. Families can meet outside near the flagpole; coffee and tea provided.

Oct 2 · Brackett Elementary School PTO →

Lesley Ellis School holds Discovery Morning today

Lesley Ellis School's Discovery Morning runs today from 9 to 10 a.m., with a Google Meet option for families exploring the school.

Sep 29 · Lesley Ellis School →

Hardy PTO Bagel Fundraiser Runs Saturday

On Saturday, Sept. 26, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Wicked Bagel hosts a Hardy PTO fundraiser: mention Hardy PTO when ordering a dozen bagels and half the purchase goes to the PTO.

Sep 26 · Hardy Elementary PTO →

APS and SEPAC Host Special-Ed Coffee Meetup Today

APS special education staff and Arlington SEPAC host a casual meet-and-greet today from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. at 14 Mill Brook Drive, covering district and SEPAC priorities.

Sep 25 · Arlington Public Schools →

School Committee holds hybrid meeting Thursday evening

The Arlington School Committee meets Thursday, September 24, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the APS District Office, 14 Mill Brook Drive, with remote access via Zoom.

Sep 24 · Arlington Public Schools →

AHS hosts Grade 12 post-secondary planning night

Arlington High School holds its Grade 12 Post Secondary Planning Night today from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for seniors and their parents or guardians planning for college.

Sep 23 · Arlington Public Schools →

Arlington schools present at state board on assessment results

On September 22, Arlington Public Schools joined a state education board panel to discuss improved assessment and accountability results, citing teacher planning time, staff longevity, and family relationships.

Sep 23 · Massachusetts Association of School Committees →

ACE SAT reading review starts Wednesday at Arlington High

Arlington Community Education's SAT Reading & Writing Review for grades 10-12 begins today from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Arlington High School, preparing students for the November 7 and December 5 exams.

Sep 23 · Arlington Community Education →

Stratton Elementary holds back-to-school night Wednesday

Stratton Elementary's back-to-school night is Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 6 to 7:45 p.m., with staggered classroom visits assigned by last name.

Sep 22 · Stratton Elementary School →

Hardy fifth graders host fundraiser at Arlington Heights Pub

Hardy Elementary fifth graders host a fundraiser today, Sept. 22, from 4 to 11 p.m. at Arlington Heights Pub; 10% of purchases go to the fund for diners who mention Hardy.

Sep 22 · Hardy PTO →

School Committee Meets Thursday

The Arlington School Committee meets Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom or in person at the Arlington Public Schools District Office, 14 Mill Brook Drive.

Sep 20 · Arlington Public Schools →

Arlington Schools Closed Monday for Yom Kippur

Arlington Public Schools will be closed Monday, Sept. 21, for Yom Kippur, per the district calendar.

Sep 18 · Arlington Public Schools →

Intergenerational Book Club meets at AHS library

Arlington High School hosts its monthly Intergenerational Book Club in the school library Sept. 17, 3:30-4:30 p.m.; register by calling 781-316-3400.

Sep 17 · Your Arlington →

Arlington High School hosts Back-to-School Night

Arlington High School holds Back-to-School Night Sept. 17, 6-8 p.m., per the Arlington Public Schools calendar.

Sep 17 · Arlington Public Schools →

AHS schedules new-family orientation Thursday

On Sept. 17, 5-6 p.m., Arlington High School holds a new-family orientation ahead of the evening's broader programming.