Now more than ever, reliable news consumption is of paramount importance in the era of 'fake news' and misguided information. With a plethora of options to choose from, news consumption differs drastically from person to person, especially at our school....

This year, Arlington implemented Sources of Strength, a program dedicated to shifting the way mental health and suicide prevention are viewed amongst students. While many programs focus on the sadness and trauma associated with suicide, Sources of Strength...

Devaughn Drayton, a longtime resource assistant, has recently joined the faculty at our school. Drayton has been working as a resource assistant for 21 years and he is looking forward to bringing his years of experience and dedication to his new position.  Drayton...

On November 5, voters in the 49th district of the Virginia House of Delegates will head to the polls to elect their delegate: Democratic incumbent Alfonso Lopez or challenger Terry Modglin. Lopez’s position representing the 49th district, which includes...

The County Board updated Arlington’s Community Energy Plan (CEP) on September 21 in response to advancements in the energy sector since the initial adoption of the CEP in 2013, thus creating ambitious goals such as an updated target for carbon neutrality...

As students were savoring their last moments of a dwindling summer, Assistant Principal Suzanne Evans and gifted resource teacher Eileen Wagner were making a crucial decision for the future of the Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars program. Due to a variety...

Overcrowded classrooms, congested stairways and students eating lunch in the halls: these are some of the effects of our school’s overpopulation. The student population is increasing due to a large influx of freshmen and new students flocking to Arlington.  “I...

Although it is only October, our school is already losing one of its most essential staff members, resource officer Kip Davis. After working tirelessly for the last 30 years, Davis has decided to start a new adventure with his sister in Kentucky. His...

Every year, on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers and volunteers across the US come together to help rescue millions of struggling families through the Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive. The food drive, started in 1993, has been able to provide...

For years, the College Board has faced scrutiny over creating what many see as a system that favors America’s wealthier students in the college admissions process. On average, the general trend in SAT scoring is that wealthier students typically score...