Arlington Public Schools (APS) is set to implement the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) No Place For Hate (NPFH) framework to address inequities within the school system. NPFH is considered a practical new tool in the equity space by APS administrators;...
The climate crisis has reached critical conditions around the world. It is becoming a large problem that has an effect on each and every person globally. So many of our habits contribute to climate change, and reducing our carbon footprint is an easy...
On October 7, Amazon announced that it would be allocating $1 million towards the Right Now Needs Fund, a fund set up by the tech behemoth to assist both Arlington Public Schools (APS) and Alexandria Public Schools (ACPS) in “meeting the basic needs...
Every year, an estimated 6.5 million animals enter animal shelters nationwide. With over 3,500 kill shelters across the United States, the devastating fate of around 2.7 million animals is sealed the second they step foot into those buildings. Though...
The first equity policy in Arlington Public Schools’ (APS) history was adopted on August 20 this year, after superintendent advisory committees, various APS offices and the School Board spent months working through numerous drafts and revisions. It...
Two students at our school are using their photography skills to make a positive change in the community by offering free senior portraits. Seniors Audrey Tong and Donté Allen started their photography business, NOVAPORTRAITS, while they were juniors,...
Lebron James and Jimmy Butler were the faces of the 2020 National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals. After the six-game series, the Los Angeles Lakers came out on top, leaving James with a fourth championship and Butler with none. Jimmy Butler has been...
The proceedings in the Senate chamber on the evening of Monday, October 26, while constitutional, marked an unforgivable ideological shift in the Supreme Court. The confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett, just days before this year’s highly controversial...
The 2020-2021 virtual school year began with a tumultuous first day when students encountered connectivity issues associated with GlobalProtect on their Arlington Public Schools (APS) issued devices. GlobalProtect, a virtual private network (VPN), acts...
Arlington Career Center Program for Employment Preparedness:
Selina Danso
Tarikua Lunger
William Nguyen
Military:
Prudence Pingrey: Army
Joseph Purdy: Army
Workforce:
Matt Coble
Other Opportunities:
Fernando...
The Class of 2020 experienced the leadership of three principals in four years. Each one steered with a different approach, but all with the same genuine wish for the graduates to be prepared and supported in their journey through Yorktown. To ensure...
The Yorktown Hype Squad Leaders are in charge of bringing the energy to the school's student section. Their job includes picking themes for games, starting cheers like "I believe that we will win" and getting the student body to attend both home and away...
