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Each month, the Equity Department develops themes that focus the equity work for our district. The goal of the monthly theme is to provide resources and supports for teachers in order to bring awareness and appreciation to the diverse population of students in our district.

This month's theme is Pride Month. Please click this link to find resources for this month’s theme.

The June 2026 Our Schools Community Newsletter has been distributed! Learn about what’s happening in Arlington Public Schools!

https://arlingtonpublicschoolswa.edurooms.com/newsletters/arlington-public-schools/newsletters/our-schools-june-2026

The Arlington Public Schools “Cool Bus” will be traveling throughout the Arlington community this summer and stopping at various locations to support preschool through middle school aged students. The bus will be staffed by four teachers and a Spanish Interpreter-Tutor who will provide grade-appropriate books to check out along with giving an opportunity for the family to join in fun math games.

https://www.asd16.org/o/aps/page/summer-programs

At the May 11 board meeting, the Arlington School Board approved the 2026-27 District Calendar.

The calendar includes holidays, early dismissal days, conferences, and other information. The calendar is linked below:
2026-27 District Calendar

In addition, the board approved the key dates for the following school year (2027-28):

• First Day of School - Sept. 8, 2027
• Winter Break - Dec. 20, 2027 - Dec. 31, 2027 (School resumes Jan. 3, 2028)
• Spring Break - April 3 - 7, 2028
• Last Day - June 15, 2028 (Thursday) (Unless make-up days are needed)

The May 2026 Our Schools Community Newsletter has been distributed! Learn about what’s happening in Arlington Public Schools!

https://arlingtonpublicschoolswa.edurooms.com/engage/arlington-public-schools/newsletters/our-schools-may-2026

Schools in the Arlington School District honored veterans by holding Veterans’ Day observances.

In August, Arlington Public Schools mailed letters to families regarding your child’s school bus including the bus ride to/from school, including instructions on your child's bus route number and how to find that route number on a bus. This will help your child find the right bus.

In some areas of the district, neighborhoods are also serviced by buses from neighboring school districts. Please make sure your child’s bus says Arlington School District No. 16 and not some other district’s name. This will help ensure that your child gets on the correct bus.