Peirce Elementary Shifts To Remote Learning After Positive Test

A staff member tested positive for the coronavirus and 6 more employees are in self-quarantine after being in contact with their colleague.

Arlington Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation this week announced semifinalists for 2021 scholarships, including hundreds in Massachusetts.

Back-To-School In Arlington: 5 Things To Know

The pandemic has forced a radically different start to the school year. Here are five things to expect.

Arlington High School Will Be Remote Through End Of Year

Citing district officials' concern over the AHS facilities, the School Committee enacted remote learning until January.

Arlington High School Top 50 In Boston Area: Boston Mag

See how Arlington compared to other high schools in Greater Boston.

Union Says Opening Plan 'Chaotic Nightmare' As APS Stays Course

"I hope you can see how strong the opposition is to the hybrid plans among staff," the head of the Arlington Education Association said.

MA Private Schools Thrive As Public Schools Keep Doors Closed

Massachusetts private schools have seen an explosion in enrollment this summer amid dissatisfaction with district reopening plans.

Speech and Debate Classes for 2-12 Grade Students Online

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Arlington Adopts Hybrid Model To Start School Year

The School Committee voted to start the year with a phased-in hybrid plan everywhere except AHS, where there are ventilation concerns.

Equity In MA Schools: Arlington Near Top

The new WalletHub ranking compares per-student spending to average household income. Towns with high income tended to be less equitable.

Arlington Teachers' Union Opposes Full Reopening Of Schools

"We don't believe that reaching only the bare minimum of safety standards is acceptable," the Arlington Education Association said.

Hundreds Rally After AHS 'Black Lives Matter' Banner Vandalized

A custodian told police a banner reading "We Believe Black Lives Matter," hung on a construction fence this summer, had been spray painted.

Arlington Back-To-School Plans Start Taking Shape

The district this week released draft plans for in-person, remote and hybrid learning for elementary and high schools.

Arlington Superintendent Search Starts Taking Shape

The district has a goal of selecting a candidate to succeed outgoing superintendent Kathleen Bodie by the end of the year.

NAACP Calls On Arlington To Change High School Mascot

The NAACP said the Arlington Spy Ponders and the Winchester Sachems should "get ahead of pending state level legislation on mascots."

Arlington Schools Examine Disproportionate Disciplinary Data

Data reviewed at a recent School Committee meeting showed students of color account for a disproportionately higher number of detentions.

Arlington Superintendent Rejects Claims About Racial Data

A former data specialist for APS said that officials asked him not to closely scrutinize disciplinary data regarding students of color.

Arlington Names New Principals Of Gibbs, Peirce Schools

Superintendent Kathleen Bodie announced the appointment of new heads of two schools last month.

Salute Your 2020 Arlington Grad On Patch With Photos, Messages

They might not have a traditional graduation ceremony this year, but they've worked hard to get to this point. Here's to the class of 2020!

2 Arlington Students Awarded National Merit Scholarships

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation awarded $2,500 scholarships to students from around Massachusetts on May 13.

What Arlington High School's 2020 Graduation Will Look Like

The district worked with student groups and health and safety officials to develop a socially distant celebration.

Arlington Schools Updating Remote Learning, Senior Plans

The final few weeks of school usually involve MCAS, senior activities and finals, but not this year

Arlington Sets April Date For Preliminary High School Work

Deemed an "essential" project during the coronavirus crisis, work at the AHS building site is slated to begin this month.

Arlington Public Schools To Close For 2 Weeks

The district is among six in Middlesex County to close through at least March 27 due to coronavirus concerns.

Arlington Child Tests Positive For Coronavirus, School To Reopen

A student at the Stratton Elementary School, whose mother is a "presumptive positive" case, has also tested positive for the coronavirus.

Arlington Parent Tests Positive For Coronavirus, School To Close

Stratton Elementary School will close Monday, March 9 after the woman's child showed symptoms of the coronavirus.

Arlington Could See 14 Percent Increase In State Education Aid

But the school district would also be required to increase local aid by 3.5 percent under the state's new education funding bill.

Arlington Student Wins Regional Braille Challenge

Regional winners could be eligible to go on to the Braille Challenge finals in Los Angeles in June.

Arlington To Take Part In WGBH's High School Quiz Show

Arlington students go head-to head in a battle of the brains with other high schools in the state.

Arlington High School Project Timeline

Site work is expected to begin next month, followed by construction this fall.

Arlington School Committee Accepts $76M School Budget

The new budget is about a 6 percent increase over the previous fiscal year. Here's where the Committee's priorities lie.

Building Officials Close Arlington HS Cost Gap

The most recent design estimate initially had the project at nearly $30 million above the approved budget.

About $5M Shaved Off Arlington HS Cost Gap

In November, officials said the latest design estimate had the project at about $29.5 million above the approved budget.

Arlington Starting Search For Next Superintendent

Superintendent Kathleen Bodie is set to retire at the end of the 2020-21 school year.

Arlington Declares Snow Emergency, Closes School On Dec. 3

It's the first snow day of the season for Arlington students.

New Arlington HS Estimate Reveals $29.5M Gap

The AHS Building Committee said it is examining ways to more closely align the project with its approved budget.

Bullying In Arlington: Share Your Stories With Patch

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and Patch is taking a look at the impact of bullying in Arlington.

Arlington School Officials Respond To Antisemitic Graffiti, Meme

Antisemitic graffiti and an antisemitic meme were found in the boys' bathroom at Ottoson Middle School Friday.

Arlington MCAS Results: Schools Making 'Substantial Progress'

Arlington's MCAS scores were higher than the state average for meeting or exceeding expectations on all 19 tests.

Arlington School Enrollment Rises In 2019

The district is looking at the possibility of two modular classrooms to address the increase.