Recent News

Nine APS projects competed in the NHD Massachusetts State Contest where two projects earned Honorable Mentions and Special Awards and four qualified for the National Contest.

Students circulated through nine country stations, each manned by volunteer hosts who shared information and answered questions about their heritage countries.

OMS eighth grade students heard from local community leaders who are topic experts, asked questions, and gathered the information they needed to advance their Civics Action Projects.

The Catto Chorus, over 100 vocalists strong, was assembled for the opening concert in a special Boston Symphony Hall Festival that included composers from populations that are historically underrepresented in Western music and music that delved into social commentary.

This month AEA members came together to stand in front of each school to demonstrate the values of the district and illustrate that incidents of hate speech and prejudice will not be tolerated.

AHS interns are able to investigate future careers, learn the skills of collaboration and communication, understand what it means to participate in a workplace, and make valuable, direct contributions to sites where they work, their school, and the broader community.

Dallin’s STEAM Games Night and Brackett’s Math Nights create an environment of exploration and collaboration as families play games and solve problems together.

APS is working with the Deeper Learning Dozen and partner districts to create an educational environment that supports deeper learning for all–one that values equity and student voice, and offers opportunities for experiences to develop the skills needed to succeed in the future.

The new year has only just begun, but Arlington High School Performing Artists have already performed in Europe, collaborated with local jazz composers, performed for Massachusetts music educators, participated in a state-wide festival, and showcased their talent and creativity through music technology.