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Home of the Drew Dragons!
National School Counseling Week is Feb. 2-6. The theme of this year’s National School Counseling Week is “School Counselors Amplify Student Success.”

Please take a moment to recognize and celebrate the imperative work of our school counselors - Ms. "Mia" Williamson and Ms. Castromiller.
#NSCW2026
February 5, 2026 at 4:08 PM
All schools and offices will open on time Thu, Feb. 5 and Fri, Feb. 6, 2026.
February 4, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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Due to persistent freezing temperatures and unsafe conditions, APS will remain closed on Mon, Feb 2, and we plan to open two-hours late on Tuesday. Some cleared areas have refrozen or been covered again by street plowing.

More ➡️ apsva.us/health-safety/emergency-alerts/
February 1, 2026 at 9:04 PM
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CODE 1: All APS schools and offices will remain closed tomorrow, Thu, Jan. 29, 2026. Crews have been working hard to prepare schools to open as quickly and safely as possible.

Fri. remains a Grade Preparation Day. There is no school for students.

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January 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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CODE 1: All APS schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Wed, Jan. 28, 2026. Freezing temperatures and icy roads, parking lots and sidewalks continue to make travel unsafe. Student and staff safety remains our top priority.

More ➡️ https://www.apsva.us/health-safety/emergency-alerts/
January 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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CODE 1: Due to the accumulation of ice and snow, all APS schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Tue, Jan. 27, 2026.

More ➡️ https://www.apsva.us/health-safety/emergency-alerts/
January 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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❄️ Share your snow day photos with us! Post them in the comments or share them here ➡️ https://form.jotform.com/260218289470157

#OneTeamOneAPS #APSisAwesome
January 25, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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CODE 1: Due to the winter storm, all APS schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Mon, Jan. 26, 2026.

More ➡️ https://www.apsva.us/health-safety/emergency-alerts/
January 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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APS to provide free grab-and-go meals ahead of winter storm.

📆 Tomorrow, Fri, Jan. 23
⏰ 3 – 5 p.m.
📍 Thomas Jefferson Community Center, Door 12 (3501 2nd St. S.)

More ➡️ https://www.apsva.us/post/aps-to-provide-free-grab-and-go-meals-for-students-ahead-of-winter-storm/
#OneTeamOneAPS #APSisAwesome
January 22, 2026 at 4:10 PM
🎉🎈🤗 Our Dragons showed Principal Gaither their appreciation by surprising her with her favorite snacks, "tea time" and cards. We closed out the week with a finale balloon "ambush". She was super surprised. Thank you Ms. Gaither for all that you do for Drew. #VASchoolPrincipalAppreciationWeek
January 16, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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Thank you to all of our amazing APS principals! We appreciate you!
January 15, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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It is Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week. Help us thank the amazing leaders who support our students and staff every day.

✉️ Send a free eGreeting: https://www.apsva.us/post/celebrating-virginia-school-principals-appreciation-week/

#PrincipalsAppreciationWeek #OneTeamOneAPS
January 12, 2026 at 3:42 PM
👏🏾🎉🏆Happy Retirement Ms. V, a long-standing and deeply loved member of the Drew family. Ms. Venesia Edghill, affectionately known to all as Ms. V, has dedicated 24 years of service to APS with 23 of those years spent right here at Drew.
January 7, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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🌞 Get Excited! The APS Summer Activities Fair is happening next week!
Join us to explore summer programs, camps, and activities for students of all ages!

📅 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 6–8 p.m.
📍 Wakefield High School

🔗 Learn more: www.apsva.us/summer-activities-fair/
Summer Activities Fair - Arlington Public Schools
Home Summer Activities Fair Summer Activities Fair An annual event hosted by Arlington Public Schools (APS) and the Arlington County Council of PTAs (CCPTA), the fair invites all families to explore a wide range of summer opportunities. Save the Date: V...
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January 6, 2026 at 2:40 PM
🌲🌲🌲 Winter Tree Challenge in 5th Grade! Our 5th grade dragons took this challenge head on to Ask! Imagine! Design! Build! Share! and Improve!
December 17, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Drew’s 4th Gr ELA, Instructional Tech & STEAM Team Presents at the VSTE Annual Conference @vste.org Delicia Darden ELA Teacher, Michelle Young-Hasberry, ITC & Kirstin Riddick, STEAM Coordinator presented their cross-curricular project Grade 4 Revolutionaries Finding Our Voices Through Podcasting.
December 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
❄️📚❄️📚 "Elsa" aka Mrs. Black, our librarian zapped our dragons with a blizzard - Our annual Blizzard of Books. Thank you to sponsors Reading is Fundamental of Northern Virgina and Delta Sigma Theta for the donation of books and guest readers. #rifnova #bookschangelives
December 12, 2025 at 5:26 PM
❄️🎉We had "snow" much fun at our Dec staff Gingerbread House Competition. Our staff put their STEM skills to the test. Judges Principal Gaither & AP Welch had a tough time choosing a winner. Thanks to the JOY Committee for a fun celebration for the holiday season. Congrats to winning 5th grade team.
December 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
🎉 We celebrated a double win today with our "Kirstins"! Kirstin Riddick Teacher of the Year & STEAM Coordinator and Kirstin Lawler Support Staff of the Year & Library Assistant. Congratulations on your remarkable commitment to our community! We are looking forward to the celebration ceremony in May.
December 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
🎉🌟💫 Congratulations to our social worker Carol “CJ” Burka, who was recently recognized as a National Certified School Social Worker. Read more on our APS or Drew website.
October 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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September 22, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Arsenal women 🙌🏼🙌🏼🔴⚪️🏆
September 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
September has been busy for our Dragons! 🐉📚 From Back to School Night 💡, to an inspiring visit from author Jerry Pallotta ✍🏽, to celebrating family on Grandparents’ Day ❤️!

THANK YOU to our amazing Admin, Teachers, Librarian Ms. Black, PTA, families, & students for making it all possible!

#APSFACE
September 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. Watch as APS students, staff and the community share how they celebrate their Latino heritage. #APSHHM #OneTeamOneAPS #HispanicHeritageMonth
September 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM