Recent News

A multi-colored graphic showing the Pyramid Model in the share of a pyramid, as described by the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations.

Menotomy Preschool offers “Positive Solutions for Families” Workshops

Evidence-based workshop series teaches positive behavior approaches that connect home with the classroom, and promotes lasting connection between families who face the same challenges.

Voices United Workshops Train Students to Recognize and Combat Negative Culture and Climate Behaviors

"Voices United” training helps AHS ninth grade students develop an understanding of the impacts of bullying, bias, harassment, and degrading language among their peers and provides the skills needed to help them build a school community that is safer and more inclusive.

U.S. Representatives Maxwell Alejandro Frost and Katherine Clark at the Town Hall in AHS

U.S. Representatives Answer Student Questions During Town Hall at Arlington High School

Gun violence and prevention was the topic of October’s question-and-answer session with Representatives Katherine Clark and Maxwell Alejandro Frost, the first Gen Z member of the U.S Congress.

Pumpkins collected at Brackett Elementary School in the Great Pumpkin Rescue

The Great Pumpkin Rescue Gives New Life to Old Jack-o-lanterns

Elementary school families responded enthusiastically to the call for pumpkins to be composted, dropping them off for collection and deflecting over seven tons of the seasonal orbs from the waste stream.

Ottoson on stage in Ichabod in male and female costumes.

19th Century New York and Merry-old England Were the Sites for the OMS and AHS Fall Plays

Audiences enjoyed the adventures of iconic characters Ichabod Crane and Robin Hood (or was it Maid Marian?) during the recent Ottoson Middle and Arlington High School drama productions.

Arlington Public Schools Welcomes New Leaders

This year’s new staff includes the new Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, several district-level Directors, two elementary principals, assistant principals at Brackett and Ottoson, and a middle school Special Education Coordinator.

“SOS” Suicide Prevention Program Increases Knowledge and Provides Tools

The evidence-based “SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Program” educates middle school students on the signs of depression and anxiety in themselves and others and provides tools for action.

METCO Students Build Connections, Learn, and Enjoy Activities at SummerFun!

Transportation and on-site support enabled APS Boston-based students to join friends and make new ones during Arlington Community Education’s “SummerFun!” program.

AHS International Exchange Program Welcomes Students from Eight Countries

Arlington High School’s active and popular exchange program brings high school students from around the world into the community where they study, participate in sports, join clubs, perform community service, and contribute to the cultural diversity of the school environment.

Federal Grant Supports School and Community Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Thanks to a SAMHSA grant, the Arlington Mental Health Initiative to train a variety of school and community resources who interface with children to recognize and get assistance for young people struggling with mental health or substance use challenges begins this year.

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