Arlington Students Win 1st Place Awards At NoVA Regional Science Fair

Several middle and high school students from Arlington won top awards at this year’s Northern Virginia Regional Science and Engineer Fair.

Gunston Middle School Placed On Lockdown After Written Threat: Police

Gunston Middle School in Arlington was placed on lockdown Friday afternoon after a “written threat” was found at the school, police said.

Arlington Public Schools Proposes 7.1% Increase In FY'24 Budget

Arlington Public Schools is proposing adding $21.99 million to its budget and 114 staffers that provide support to students and schools.

Arlington Schools To Include More Details About Threats In Messages

Arlington Public Schools plans to adjust how it communicates with parents by providing more details about security threats at schools.

Student Who Reportedly Overdosed At Arlington's Wakefield High Dies

A student who reportedly overdosed at Wakefield High School in Arlington on Tuesday has died, according to reports.

Lockdown Lifted At Wakefield High School, Trespasser Not Found: Police

The Arlington school was locked down shortly before 12:45 p.m. Thursday as police investigated the trespassing report.

Student Found Unconscious From Drug Overdose At Wakefield HS: Police

A student was found unconscious from a drug overdose in a school bathroom at Wakefield High School and remains in critical condition.

Arlington's First Electric School Buses Begin Carrying Students

Arlington Public Schools' first two electric buses began transporting students in early January after students returned from winter break.

Top 300 Regeneron Scholars Include 2 Arlington Students

Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation's most prestigious science competition, chose two Arlington students among its top scholars.

Ovechkin To Host 800 Arlington Students To Celebrate Goal Milestone

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin will host more than 800 children from Arlington Public School at the Capitals practice on Jan. 13.

'Telephone Threat' Prompts Police Response To H-B Woodlawn School

Arlington Public Schools officials said H-B Woodlawn was in "secure the building" status Friday as police investigated the threat.

Arlington Public Schools Make Weather Decision For Dec. 15

Arlington Public Schools is changing its schedule Thursday as inclement weather is expected in the region.

Undercounting Homeless Arlington Students Undercuts Access To Help

A new report reveals that many school districts in Virginia undercounted students experiencing homelessness.

Cappies Review: 'Eurydice' At H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program

A student reviews H-B Woodlawn's Dec. 3 performance of "Eurydice," a contemporary take on the Greek tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice.

Arlington Public Schools Seeks Feedback On 2023-24 Calendar Options

Arlington Public Schools is seeking feedback from the community on three options for the school system’s 2023-24 school year calendar.

UVA, Virginia Tech, VCU Among Best Global Universities: U.S. News

U.S. News on Tuesday released its annual list ranking 2,000 universities throughout the world, and eight schools in Virginia made the list.

COVID Set Back VA In Math And Reading, ‘Nation’s Report Card’ Shows

Math and reading scores of students in Virginia and the rest of the country declined over the past three years, especially in mathematics.

GMU Graduate Students Network With Arlington’s Movers And Shakers

Graduate students at GMU's Arlington campus attended Movers and Shakers, a networking event with Arlington’s political and civic leaders.

Amazon Donates $155,000 to Support New Food Services in Arlington

Help local students. Sign up to be a Food For Neighbors Red Bag donor at https://www.foodforneighbors.org/red-bag-program/.

National Blue Ribbon Program Names School From Arlington

The school in Arlington County was among 297 schools nationwide chosen for the accolade for 2022.

Youngkin's New School Guidelines Restrict Transgender Student Rights

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration released state education guidelines that would roll back the rights of transgender students.

Students In Arlington Named 2023 National Merit Semifinalists

Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, less than 1 percent of high school seniors, will be eligible for 2023 scholarships.

14 Virginia Colleges Among Top 500 In U.S.: Forbes

Forbes this week released its annual list of the best colleges in America. See which Virginia schools made the cut.

Teacher Shortage In Virginia Targeted In Youngkin Executive Directive

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Thursday signed an executive directive aimed at addressing a shortage of teachers in the state.

First Day Of School 2022: Share Your Photos From Arlington

As students in Arlington Public Schools head back to their classrooms, Patch wants to see their photos.

Biden's Student Loan Relief Plan: What VA Borrowers Should Know

How do I qualify? What do I need to do to get my loan relief? Here’s what Virginians should know about President Biden’s plan.

Food For Neighbors Rolls Out Services to Arlington Public Schools!

Sign up now to donate food or hands-on support to help local students.

Arlington Increases Focus On Pedestrian Safety Around County Schools

Arlington has taken several steps to improve pedestrian safety around schools as part of its Vision Zero transportation safety program.

Biden Cancels $10K In Student Loan Debt For Some Virginia Borrowers

President Joe Biden canceled some student debt and extended an existing pause on federal loan payments. Here's what it means in Virginia.

16 Virginia Colleges Make Princeton Review’s 2023 Best List

Sixteen colleges in Virginia are among the nation’s 388 best, according to The Princeton Review’s “Best 388 Colleges: 2023 Edition."

Washington-Liberty Graduates Win Dunkin' DMV Regional Scholarships

Two Washington-Liberty High School graduates are among 40 students in the DC region receiving Dunkin' DMV Regional Scholarships for college.

Arlington Public Schools Calendar 2022-23: 1st Day Of School

Here are the must-know 2022-23 dates for students, parents and teachers in Arlington Public Schools.

Amazon Opens New Educational Lab At Arlington's Wakefield High School

Wakefield High School in Arlington is the first public high school in the nation to receive an AWS Think Big Space educational lab.

Private 'Micro-School' Seeks Permit To Use Space At Arlington Church

The Village School, a private school that serves children in pre-K through 8th grade, is planning to move into an Arlington church.

2 Arlington Students Awarded 2022 College-Sponsored Merit Scholarships

Two Arlington students are among the final winners of college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships in 2022.

'Walking School Bus' Program Plans Route Expansion In New School Year

Arlington Public Schools is seeking volunteers to help expand its Walking School Bus program to other county schools in the fall.

Arlington 11th Grader Wins Essay Contest Honoring Black Virginians

High school students honored outstanding African Americans by participating in the "Strong Men & Women in Virginia History" essay contest.

Much-Loved School Bus Driver Gets Gift From Arlington Parents

Parents in Arlington’s Maywood neighborhood showed appreciation for their children’s school bus driver with an end-of-school-year gift.

Arlington Students Meet NASA Astronauts, Hear About Next Moon Landing

Students at Arlington Science Focus School welcomed NASA astronauts and a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut to the school Friday.

Sen. Tim Kaine Visits VA High School To Address Gun Violence

If it's possible to pass gun measures in Virginia, home of the NRA, then there's hope the U.S. Senate will follow suit, Sen. Tim Kaine said.