Arlington Awarded $326K Grant For Electric School Buses

The district will replace two older diesel vehicles with new model battery electric buses.

College Financial Aid Applications In Arlington Area: Compare To MA

See how FAFSA applications changed for Arlington area high schools.

Weigh In On Plans To Improve Walkability Near Stratton Elementary

Arlington is hosting a meeting to get feedback about a project designed to make the trip to school safer for Stratton Elementary students.

9 Arlington Schools Among Best For Grades K-8: U.S. News

Arlington elementary and middle schools were included in the inaugural list ranking more than 80,000 U.S. schools.

Arlington Teacher, Children's Author To Host Storytime

Katherine Picarde, a Medford native and first grade teacher in Arlington, will read her book 'The Little Ouch' at Trident Books.

Best Schools: How Arlington Ranked On 2022 Niche List

The data analysis company Niche looked at academics, teachers and diversity in schools and districts serving Massachusetts.

Arlington Officials Warn Of Two 'Troubling' TikTok Trends

One challenge encourages users to take large doses of Benadryl to induce hallucinations, while another promotes theft and vandalism.

Arlington Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced semifinalists for 2022 scholarships, including hundreds in Massachusetts.

Arlington School Weighs Safety Changes For Pick-Up, Drop-Off

Dallin Elementary School will seek to pilot traffic changes this fall based on recommendations from MassDOT's Safe Routes to School program.

Draft Of Arlington Back-To-School Plans To Be Presented Thursday

The plan will outline mask and distancing protocols, vaccine tracking, cleaning measures and other health and safety precautions.

Back To School: Arlington 2021-22 School Calendar

Parents in Arlington can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

Former Arlington Bus Driver Accused Of Touching 2 Teen Girls

School and police officials say the allegations against Carl Welliver stem from his job as a driving instructor in Winchester.

'Call Me Liz': Meet Arlington Superintendent Elizabeth Homan

Dr. Elizabeth Homan began her tenure as superintendent of schools July 1.

Arlington Student Wins 2021 National Merit Scholarship

Ethan David Staff was chosen out of approximately 16,000 finalists in this year's National Merit Scholarship Program.

Arlington Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how college aid applications changed for Arlington area high schools.

Early Dismissal For Arlington Schools Due To Heat

Arlington schools will let out early Tuesday as the forecast calls for continued oppressive heat.

2 Arlington Students Win $2,500 National Merit Scholarships

The 2,500 nationwide winners were selected from a pool of 16,000 finalists.

Salute Your 2021 Graduate On Arlington Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Arlington Patch.

Top U.S. High Schools 2021: See Where Arlington Ranked

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors like graduation rates and academic performance.

FAFSA Completions Down In MA: How Arlington Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Arlington area high schools.

Arlington Tightens Playground Rules As Students Return

School playgrounds will only be available for in-person students during school hours.

In Arlington Area, Share Of College Grads Rises

The percentage of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been on the rise. See the data for Middlesex County.

Arlington 9-Year-Old Memorizes 140 Pi Digits For Pi Day

WATCH: Ike Palter channels his extraordinary memory to recite over 100 digits of pi.

Classmates Of Fallen Arlington Soldier Launch GoFundMe Campaign

Marwan S. Ghabour, 27, was killed in a helicopter crash Nov. 12. Members of the AHS Class of 2010 are now raising money for his family.

Arlington Winter Storm: Hybrid Learning Gets Out Early

Based on forecasts of 3 to 6 inches of snow, Arlington is dismissing in-person students early Tuesday.

Arlington High School Principal Up For Reading Superintendent Job

Matthew Janger is one of three finalists for the role, which is expected to be named by Feb. 11.

Arlington Schools Don't Stand To Gain From Baker Budget

The district's drop in enrollment eliminates an increase in funding under the Student Opportunity Act.

Cotting School President David Manzo to retire in September

COO Bridget Irish becomes Lexington school's 7th President

Arlington High School Awarded Mini-Grant For Anti-Tobacco Work

Using the $4,000 grant, the AHS chapter of The 84 will explore how the tobacco industry targets people of color.

In 'The Little Ouch,' Arlington Teacher Eases Kids' Vaccine Fear

Medford resident Katherine Picarde drew from her own experiences as a kid afraid of getting shots to write her first children's book.

Arlington Finalizes $234M+ Budget For High School Construction

The town secured funding to bring features back that were initially removed, including athletic field lighting, a bike ramp and more.

Coronavirus Cluster At Arlington School

Nine active coronavirus cases were linked to a classroom at a local private school.

Elizabeth Homan Selected As Arlington's Next Superintendent

Homan, an assistant superintendent in Waltham, was approved by the School Committee last week.

Arlington Schools Receiving Rapid Coronavirus Tests From State

The rapid tests deliver results in about 15 minutes and could help schools identify positive cases quicker, state officials said.

Arlington Introducing Superintendent Finalists To Families

The School Committee approved two educators to potentially succeed retiring Superintendent Kathleen Bodie.

Longtime Arlington Teacher Marie 'Mrs. Rad' Raduazzo Passes Away

Raduazzo taught English in the Arlington Public Schools for nearly 40 years.

Arlington Getting Electric School Bus With Help Of Grant

The bus will be Arlington's first all-electric heavy-duty vehicle, and school officials say more electric buses may be on the horizon.

Arlington Superintendent Search Committee Named: Who's On It

Here's who will help select the next superintendent of the Arlington Public Schools.

Arlington 4th Grader Sent Home For Sneezing Cleared To Return To School

Lancinet said he sneezed two times at Bishop Elementary School Tuesday and his teacher told him to go to the nurse.

Arlington Student Sent Home From School After Sneezing

“I sneezed two times then the teacher told me to go to the nurse,” said Lancinet Keita.