First-Year Principals Note Challenges, Accomplishments
Arlington principals share experiences after one year on the job.
Arlington County Public Schools are in the last throes of the academic year, and as summer break approaches, Bridget Loft and Kenwyn Schaffner reflect on their time as principals one year on the job.
Science Lovers Watch Venus-Sun Crossing
A teachable moment.
Arlingtonians gathered at the top of the parking garage in Ballston Mall on June 5 at sunset to witness what will be the only occurrence in their lifetime.
Community Discusses, Votes on Relocation of Trailers
Current placement receives no votes.
A public discussion on the placement of the trailers at Jamestown Elementary School was held June 4 to address community concerns with the initial placement.
BuddhaFest Returns to Arlington
Four Day Festival at the Artisphere
BuddhaFest, a film festival featuring spiritual talks, meditation and live music, returns to the Washington, D.C. area from Thursday, June 14 to Sunday, June 17.
Deloitte's 13th annual IMPACT Day preps 2,000 high school students for college and careers
Deloitte LLP, an international firm that provides audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management and tax services, celebrated its 13th annual IMPACT Day this past Friday.
Trailer Placement Irks Residents
Lack of communication cited.
Members of the Jamestown Elementary community voiced their concerns at a School Board meeting May 25 about the installation of trailer classrooms in a field in front of the school.
Seventh Grader Wins State Legion Award
Victoria McCaffrey, seventh grade student at St. Charles School in Arlington, is this year's top awardee in Virginia's American Legion essay contest. The first place certificate is accompanied by a prize of $250.
Sharing Joys of Reading
The Reading Connection holds festival at the Quincy Library
The Reading Connection held a community reading festival at the Quincy Library on Saturday, May 12.
Tomorrow’s Designers, Today
Marymount University hosts Portfolio in Motion 2012 fashion show
Marymount University’s Portfolio in Motion 2012 fashion show on May 3 brought the runway to life with student-designed garments showcased in an ethereal Gilded Forest production.
Presidential Visit to Washington-Lee
President Barack Obama made his first visit to Washington-Lee High School on Friday, May 4.
History Awards
Six individuals were honored April 25 who have made noteworthy contributions to the preservation of the historic, cultural and artistic heritage of Alexandria.
Yorktown Band Hosts Chili Cook Off and Spring Sale
A dozen plus pots filled with chili filled the tables in the cafeteria for the Chili Cook-Off and spring sale on Saturday, May 5.
School Board Names New Jefferson Principal
The Arlington School Board appointed Keisha Boggan as the new principal of Jefferson Middle School.
Educational Alliance
University of Phoenix and Northern Virginia Community College agreed to an alliance that will provide new educational opportunities in healthcare, information technology and criminal justice. The new alliance was formalized at a special signing ceremony April 26. Through the new agreement, students will have the opportunity to earn an associate degree at Northern Virginia Community College and transition to a bachelor’s degree program at one of University of Phoenix’s seven D.C.-Metro area locations or online.
‘A Delicious Bite of Knowledge’
More than 2,750 cupcakes made up the H-B Woodlawn eighth graders’ map of the world.