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Walking, volunteering, and advocating together are three ways that METCO students and their families joined Arlington friends and supporters this spring to build connections and strengthen friendships.

Students at two APS elementary schools had the opportunity to let their imaginations soar when they shared their talents as cast and crew members in musicals presented for families and friends.

Audiences at this year’s spring musical entered the world of fairy tales as they traveled from innocence to experience, and to the realization that all of us are responsible for each other.

Members of the community gathered in March to understand and explore LGBTQIA+ representation in the Arlington Public Schools and town library collections and its importance to both students and their families.

Ancient Civilizations teacher Shaina Byrne is this year’s recipient of an award for excellence in teaching middle school Social Studies.

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.