As we enter an age of advanced technology, paper formats are being left behind in favor of online platforms. In school systems, the efficiency and necessity of the few things that remain on paper are being reevaluated, and quickly replaced by digital...
Our school’s students and staff are now extremely familiar with the excitement and disruption that comes with snow days. Although these unexpected breaks bring relief to many, they also create challenges. The day off forces teachers to adjust lesson...
It is no secret that our school's students are privy to some of the best teachers in the country. Their many honors and accolades display their impressive aptitude. One of these amazing educators is Eva Irwin, the Dean of Students. In 2023, while working...
Our school’s auditorium is empty during the winter, but our drama students have hardly stopped working. In the black box, a smaller theater located in the music hallway, they are rehearsing their One Act Plays, or One Acts for short. The twist: They...
The Turkey Trot is the classical footrace that wakes you up on Thanksgiving morning. Arlington's course has been around since 2006, founded by Pastor Brian Webster and his wife Diane of Christ Church of Arlington. Their goal was to help Arlington residents...
Literacy is the foundation of education. Arlington Public Schools (APS) has recently been making an effort to emphasize literacy's importance to teachers. This has led to the roll out of a new teacher training program focused on the basics of literacy....
As the school year begins, students may have noticed a lack of sweet treats during Patriot Period. This isn’t a mistake or some unfortunate twist of fate; rather, it is a deliberate measure put in place to protect the health of students.The policy,...
Our school’s lunchroom can be an overwhelming scene. Masses of chairs scattered everywhere, food on the floor and lunch lines stretching out the door. However, often overlooked are the trash bins overflowing with food and plastic wrappers. You go to...
Stephanie Meadows, one of the beloved Health teachers at our school, is stepping down from her role on the Student Government Association (SGA). Meadows served as sponsor of the executive board and was involved in many of our school’s events. She has...
Assistant Principal Suzanne Evans has served our school for an incredible 24 years. Her current position as assistant principal covers everything from working with students and staff to overseeing AP testing and credit transfers. Evans has worked for...
Health and P.E. teacher Heather Sutphin recently became our school’s new Assistant Director of Student Activities. Taking on a new role, Sutphin is simultaneously tackling student, staff and coach inquiries. In fact, her responsibilities make for a...
For this year’s spring musical, the Yorktown Theatre Department will be putting on a production of Les Misérables, directed by Alani Kravitz with Jocelyn Mullins as the music director. The show will run on April 4, 5 and 6. Audiences are in for a masterfully...
