Back To School: Arlington Students Return For In-Person Learning

ARLINGTON, VA — Monday was the first day of the 2021-22 academic year at Arlington Public Schools. For some students, it was their first day back in the classroom since March 2020.

Guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control recommended all students in K-12 settings wear a mask. Some school districts in Northern Virginia, including APS, have updated their mask guidance.

Superintendent Dr.Francisco Durán notified APS families by email earlier this month that everyone entering school buildings or riding county buses must wear a mask regardless of their vaccination status.

Related: Back To School In Arlington: 2021-22 School Calendar

Patch asked its readers in Arlington to share photos of their students returning to school. If you wish to share a photo of your student's first day back, add it to the comment section of this story.

This is a picture of my daughter Mona Yousef. She’s a first grader at Oakridge Elementary School in Arlington. — Selena Kennon, Arlington

Here is the picture of my son, Metè Kaan , a first grader at Innovation school in Miss Bochum's class. — Yuliya Yilmaz

Sarah-Grace Singleton, Yorktown High School, 10th grade. Grace and Peace. —Reverend Dawn-Marie Singleton

Allison Franco heads off to Wakefield High School for her first day of ninth grade. — Janet Franco