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Arlington Public Schools and Montessori Public School of Arlington (MPSA) are proud to serve students and families representing all branches of our nation’s armed forces. To make the registration process easier, please follow the link, where you will be guided through the enrollment procedure and its requirements. Once you have completed the registration and acceptance process, you will receive a welcome letter from the registrar of MPSA, Kia Stevenson-Haynes ([email protected]), providing important information, such as the ParentVUE activation letter.
ParentVUE
This platform is used to view student grades, attendance, class schedules, teachers, and essential student information.
Transportation
Arlington Public Schools provides safe transportation to and from school for enrolled students living beyond a one-mile walking distance from elementary schools and a one and one-half mile walking distance from middle and high schools (property line to property line). The transportation department assigns transportation routes as new students are entered into the system. Please allow at least 24 hours for this enrollment to reflect in the system. If you have any questions regarding transportation eligibility, please call the transportation department at 703-228-8670 or 703-228-6640.
Food and Nutrition Services
The Food and Nutrition Services Office offers a variety of nutritious options for breakfast and lunch every day. Below you will find information on how to apply for free or reduced lunch, an online payment center, meal prices, and more information.
Other Helpful Information
If the assignment from which you are departing was outside of the Commonwealth of Virginia, we encourage you to visit Virginia Department of Education Military Families, which provides information on rights and resources as you move your family.
To determine which APS school at your student will be placed, based on home address, you can use the APS Boundary (Attendance Area) Locator.
The Arlington Public Schools registration process is detailed on the APS Registering Your Child webpage. The Arlington Public Schools requirements around proof of residency is detailed on the APS Residency webpage.
Optional Choices of Schools Arlington offers alternative schools to the neighborhood schools. The link will lead you to the descriptions and timelines.
Required Registration Documents This link explains all of the documentation you will need when enrolling your student(s). This includes the registration form, proof of Arlington County Residency, proof of student’s age and legal name, proof of parent’s identification and relationship to the student, any additional educational documents and health records. A list of immunizations required can be found in this link.
The Arlington Public Schools transfer process, along with school transfer resources, are available on the APS “Transfer Options” webpage.
When it is time to leave APS We will miss you when it is time for you to leave. This link will lead you to the APS webpage that shares how to withdraw and how to request documents.
Communication Platforms
ParentSquare is a platform that facilitates communication between schools and families in their preferred language
Canvas is a classroom learning management system used by teachers and students. Parents have the option to create an observer account in Canvas, which allows them to have a limited view of what happens in their students’ courses. Parents have the opportunity to closely monitor their children’s academic progress.