APS Launches Reusables Program Districtwide as School Year Winds Down
SCHOOLS
Arlington Public Schools announced a Reusables Roll Out across its campuses, moving away from single-use items in school buildings — a sustainability step touching students and staff district-wide. Separately, the district published a superintendent's update marking progress on the new Arlington High School, with details available on the APS website.
Families trying to enroll students for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year should note that the online registration portal is temporarily offline for maintenance. The district also posted openings on the Arlington Human Rights Commission; interested residents can find application information through the APS website.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"New City Microcreamery Postpones Arlington Grand Opening Event" — A new ice cream shop in Arlington pushed back its formal grand opening event, though the storefront is already open and serving customers, per Arlington Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/arlington)
"🌱 Patch AM: How an Arlington High alum ended up on Team USA's World Cup squad" — An Arlington High School graduate secured a spot on the U.S. national team ahead of the World Cup, Arlington Patch reports. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/arlington)
"Shade Sails And Benches Come To Arlington's Broadway Plaza To Combat Heat" — New shade sails and seating arrived at Broadway Plaza in Arlington Center this week, aimed at making the public space more comfortable as summer temperatures rise, Arlington Patch reports. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/arlington)
COMING UP
- **Saturday, June 13**: APS 4th Annual District-Wide Pride Celebration, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Arlington High School, 869 Massachusetts Ave. - **Saturday, June 13**: AHS Chorus Alumni Concert, 4–5 p.m., Arlington High School. - **Saturday, June 13**: Classical Concert at Robbins Farm Park, Arlington Philharmonic Orchestra, per the Arlington Patch calendar. - **Sunday, June 14**: Arlington's Tiny Shed Series continues with live outdoor music — shows run every Sunday in June, presented by ArtsArlington, per Arlington Patch. - **Thursday, June 18**: Last day of school for kindergarteners (with snow makeup days counted); Pre-K last day is also June 18, a half day with 11:30 a.m. dismissal.