Recent News

Whether they are planting, harvesting, or learning about vegetable life cycles, food webs, or worms, Bishop students in Kindergarten through fifth grade connect with the external environment as they increase their understanding of food and its origins.

A special program that included transportation, meals, and on-site support was initiated this summer, enabling APS Boston-based students to attend Arlington Community Education’s “SummerFun!” program.

On Friday, October 21, Superintendent Elizabeth Homan announced that Michael Mason will fill a new role of Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations for the APS.

The activities and discussions during the three-day All Leadership Workshop provided the groundwork needed for members of the school-based Instructional Leadership Teams to articulate a problem of practice and go forward to create strong School Improvement Plans.

Free to all newcomer English Language Learners entering grades one through five, SELL uses hands-on activities that enable students to learn language and content while making friends and gaining an understanding of what school is like in the US.

“Twin Time”, Katherine Picarde’s recent book, is based on her own experience growing up as a twin and participating in conspiracies against the rest of the family, shenanigans that try the patience of protective older siblings and supportive, loving parents.

On behalf of the entire History & Social Studies Department, we want to say how wonderful it has been to see students back in classrooms this month! We are excitedly focusing on helping students build a sense of community with their peers, tackle interesting topics in history and social studies, and flex their critical thinking skills.