School district currently seeking host families for exchange students

January 18, 2025

The school district has announced it is currently seeking applicants for families interesting in hosting an exchange student for the 2025-2026 school year. Last…

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Arlington Public Schools Kindergarten registration forum held

January 18, 2025

by YourArlington staff

Arlington Public Schools invites families with children approaching Kindergarten to a registration forum, Monday, Jan. 27 from 1 to 2 p.m. This is a…

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St. Agnes, other schools present education expo

March 1, 2023

by Bob Sprague

Families are invited to learn about St. Agnes School of Arlington and other schools at the “Central Suburban Catholic School Education Expo” on Saturday,…

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6 public schools closed early on two successive days due to heat, superintendent says

September 7, 2023

by Judith Pfeffer

Schools' Superintendent Elizabeth Homan UPDATED Sept. 10: The Arlington Public Schools dismissed classes at more than half its schools before lunchtime Thursday and Friday of…

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On ACMi: Ottoson teacher translates into award winner

October 24, 2024

by YourArlington staff

Na Lu-Hogan, who teaches Mandarin at Ottoson Middle School, has been named the 2025 Foreign Language Teacher of the Year. A teacher of foreign…

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’09 AHS grad gets $100K, aims to alter financial institutions

May 27, 2011

by Bob Sprague

Jeff Lim, Thiel Foundation In September 2008, when US financial markets swirled toward precipitous decline, Jeffrey Lim was an Arlington High School senior. Little…

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Our teachers benefit: AEF grants top $10K; $13K raised for STARS

January 14, 2016

by Bob Sprague

The Arlington Education Foundation (AEF) has awarded $10,561 in grants to the Arlington Public Schools and raised more than $13,000 through its STARS teacher-recognition program.…

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McAleer: Junior miss aims to be a hit

January 18, 2012

by Stacey Peters

AHS student steps out on pageant stages Arlington High School junior Katie McAleer has become a seasoned expert in competing in pageants. A pretty…

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How foundation’s $39.8K will boost public schools

June 18, 2014

by Bob Sprague

Bishop first-grade garden project. The Arlington Education Foundation has just awarded $39,866 in three grant categories: Development & Expansion, Continuing Scholars and Innovations in Education.…

Julia Griffin and her dad on her first birthday

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In dark moments, AHS student finds light

April 1, 2012

by Stacey Peters

Julia Griffin and her dad on her first birthday. For many students, the first few months of their freshman year, as they adjust to…

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School district currently seeking host families for exchange students

Arlington Public Schools Kindergarten registration forum held

St. Agnes, other schools present education expo

6 public schools closed early on two successive days due to heat, superintendent says

On ACMi: Ottoson teacher translates into award winner

’09 AHS grad gets $100K, aims to alter financial institutions

Our teachers benefit: AEF grants top $10K; $13K raised for STARS

McAleer: Junior miss aims to be a hit

How foundation’s $39.8K will boost public schools

In dark moments, AHS student finds light

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