The PTA Fall Fest on Sunday, October 18, 2026 was a tremendous success, bringing our school community together for an afternoon filled with plenty of fall fun! We couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather — sunny skies with a touch of a fall chill — it was the ideal afternoon to gather. We anticipated approximately 350 attendees. Based on ticket counts, over 630 people joined us! We were thrilled to see so many families enjoying the festivities and making wonderful memories together.

Baroody After-School Enrichment Registration Link

• Register (first come, first served): Friday, September 11th @ 7:00 AM - Sunday, September 27th @ 11:59 PM

• PTA Advocacy Win : APS Facility Fees lowered to $15 for indoor classes ($30 for Intermediate Spanish held twice per week). PTA will be subsidizing the difference to keep costs for families as low as possible.

• Financial Aid is available through Baroody & ASFS PTA scholarships - process is confidential.

• Baroody Final Schedule & Flyer (updated pricing reflected the newly reduced facility fees)

The schedule for PTA-Sponsored Fall 2026 After-School Enrichment is now available. Registration begins on Friday, September 11 at 7am on a first-come first-served basis (no lottery period).

Details on what's changing this year and why — including a new APS facility fee, the rationale for first-come first-served registration (no lottery), and details of our exciting new after-school language offerings.

Room parents are one of the most meaningful ways to get involved at ASFS — and one of the most misunderstood roles by new families. The role is not about being in the classroom constantly and does not require a huge time commitment.

A room parent is a liaison between the classroom teacher and the families in that homeroom. You help families stay connected to each other and to what's happening in the classroom — and you communicate what families need to bring or sign up for around a handful of events throughout the year.

On Monday, August 10, the APS construction crew began tearing up the ASFS front traffic circle. All public records available to date indicate that this work was started before an approved permit was in place. This is a disappointing and troubling update for our community.

The PTA has serious safety concerns about new construction plans that APS Design & Construction submitted to Arlington County on July 10th for county approval.‍ ‍

As part of the ASFS kitchen renovation project, Arlington Public Schools (APS) is planning to relocate parking to our front traffic circle. The front circle is the only point of entry and exit for school buses and family vehicles and frames our amphitheater and front steps, which we use regularly for school and PTA events.

Berlitz Spanish is ending. Berlitz has decided to discontinue all K-12 school language programs starting with the 2026-2027 school year. PTA is looking into alternative language enrichment options for ASFS. We'll share updates as soon as we have them.

PTA urgently needs a volunteer: Enrichment Programs Coordinator. This role oversees our Baroody partnership and is 100% virtual — a great way to contribute to the ASFS community without needing to be on-site.

Arlington Science Focus School (ASFS) offers the EduKit program as a convenient option for busy families to order school supplies for the 2026-2027 school year.

Go to the ASFS EduKit direct link by July 6, 2026 for best pricing and free shipping. Extended ordering is available July 7 - July 20 for an additional $12.95 fee.

Celebrate the creativity and curiosity of our students! The Lincoln Street Reader is a cumulative magazine featuring original works from across Arlington Science Focus School for the 2025–26 school year. From scientific illustrations to creative writing, this collection highlights the incredible talent and hard work of our young authors and artists. Explore the issue below and see what our community has been creating.