Parent Teacher Conferences
2025-10-09 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-10 12:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
We are excited to invite all Gunston Middle School families to our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences, taking place on October 9th and 10th. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with your child’s teachers, discuss their progress, and get involved in their educational journey.
In addition to the conferences, we will be hosting a Parent Tech Fair, where you can learn about the latest technology and tools being used in our classrooms. This is a great chance to get hands-on experience and discover new ways to support your child’s learning. Please make sure to bring the student iPad with you.
Locations for each grade and subject are listed on the flyer. We look forward to seeing you!

School Board Meeting
2025-10-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-22 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-12 19:00 - 22:00 and 6 more dates
School Board meetings are broadcast live below and live feed is available on Comcast Cable Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41. The meetings are re-broadcast on Fridays at 9 p.m. and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. immediately following the meeting.
Please click on this link to watch live-stream: https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/school-board-meetings/watch-school-board-meetings/.
Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Elementary/Middle Early Release for Parent-Teacher Conferences
2025-10-10, 2026-03-12

No School for Students
2025-10-13
Elementary/Middle Parent Teacher Conferences; Professional Learning for HS staff

Holiday: Diwali
2025-10-20

Hispanic Heritage Celebration
2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:30
Everyone is invited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Gunston Middle School! This special event is a wonderful opportunity for our families to come together and honor the richness of Hispanic culture.
📅 Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Gym, Door B8
Address: 2700 South Lang Street, Arlington VA 22206We need your support to make this event a success!
👉 Sign up to bring FOOD and be a VOLUNTEER Link
Your participation is essential to create a memorable experience for our students and community. Thank you for being part of this celebration!

Early Release for All Students
2025-10-29, 2026-01-14
Countywide professional learning for staff

End of 1st Quarter
2025-11-03

No School for Students (Grade Preparation Day)
2025-11-04, 2026-01-30, 2026-04-13

Holiday: Veteran's Day
2025-11-11

School Board Work Sessions
2025-11-18 09:00 - 16:30
Subject:
9:00 a.m. – Advisory Committee Working Group
10:45 a.m. – Non-Traditional Secondary Program
1:00 p.m. – Grace Hopper Center Site Programming
2:45 p.m. – High School Schedules
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

PTA Meeting
2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:30
Attention Gunston Families! 💜💙
You are warmly invited to the Gunston Middle School PTA Meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Gunston Library.
📘 Theme: Student Wellness
Hear from Gunston’s counselors as they share how we can support our students’ well-being.
🌍 Interpreters will be available in Amharic, Arabic, and Spanish.I
f you have any questions, please contact:📧 gunstonptapresident@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you there!

Thanksgiving Break
2025-11-26 - 2025-11-28

Early Release for All Students
2025-12-10, 2026-02-11
School-based professional learning for staff

Choral Winter Concert
2025-12-16 18:30 - 19:30
Celebrate the season with an evening of beautiful music! Join us for the Gunston Middle School Winter Concert, featuring our talented Choral Music Department under the direction of Dr. Jesse G. Williams, Jr.
📅 Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Theatre One
Gunston Middle School 2700 S. Lang Street, Arlington, VA 22206
Admission: Free – All are welcome!
This festive performance is a wonderful way to enjoy the holiday spirit and support our students’ hard work and dedication. We look forward to seeing you there!

Orchestra Winter Concert
2025-12-18 17:00 - 19:00
The halls are decked, the strings are tuned, and the stage is set for a winter wonderland of music! Join us for the GMS Orchestras Winter Concert—an evening of festive melodies and holiday cheer that will warm your heart (and maybe make you hum all the way home).
Under the direction of Emily Rodriguez-Quiros, our talented orchestra students are ready to spread joy through every note. Bring your family, friends, and holiday spirit—this is one concert you won’t want to miss!

Winter Break
2025-12-22 - 2026-01-02

APS Summer Activities Fair
2026-01-14 18:00 - 20:00

Bingo Night
2026-01-16 18:30 - 20:30
Get ready to shout “BINGO!” and win some amazing prizes at this fun-filled event. Our Bingo caller will guide you through multiple rounds of the classic game. There will be plenty of opportunities to win!
Pizza and snacks are available for purchase.
Buy tickets and preorder food with the QR code or click HERE

Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2026-01-19

School Board Work Session #1 with ACTL
2026-01-20 18:30 - 20:30
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

End of 2nd Quarter
2026-01-29

Teen Health & Wellness Fair
2026-01-30 13:00 - 16:00

School Board Work Session #2 with ACTL
2026-02-10 18:30 - 20:30

Middle School Information Night
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00
Event Schedule

6:00 – 6:45 PM English Learners and Special Education Programs
6:45 – 7:45 PM General Session for All Families in Grades 6–8
7:45 – 8:00 PM Dual Language Immersion & Montessori Programs

Holiday: Presidents Day
2026-02-16

Holiday: Eid al-Fitr
2026-03-20

School Board Work Sessions
2026-03-24 09:00 - 16:00
Subject:
9:00 a.m. – Educational Technology – Focus on AI
10:45 a.m. – Inclusive Practices (Special Education)
1:00 p.m. – Budget Work Session #1
2:45 p.m. – Budget Work Session #2
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Spring Break
2026-03-30 - 2026-04-03

End of 3rd Quarter
2026-04-10

School Board Work Sessions
2026-04-14 09:00 - 16:30
Subject:
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Budget Work Session #1
10:45 a.m. – Budget Work Session #2
1:00 p.m. – Budget Work Session #3
2:45 p.m. – Budget Work Session #4
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

School Board Work Session with BAC
2026-04-21 18:30 - 20:30

Early Release for High School Students Only
2026-04-22
Full day for Elementary/Middle school students
Professional learning for high school staff

School Board Work Session with Advisory Committees - End of Year Reports
2026-05-21 18:30 - 20:30

Holiday: Memorial Day
2026-05-25 - 2026-05-26

Holiday: Eid al-Adha
2026-05-27

School Board Work Sessions
2026-06-02 13:00 - 16:30
Subject:
1:00 p.m. – Early Childhood
2:45 p.m. – FY 2027-36 CIP
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

GMS Career Day
2026-06-04 09:00 - 10:30
You are invited to participate in our Career Day event at Gunston Middle School! Volunteer presenters will prepare a 20-minute presentation including an interactive activity aligned with your respective career. Please let us know if you need access to a computer for PowerPoint of if you will be bringing any items/props.
The more the merrier! Please forward this flyer to anyone you know who may be interested in presenting with us.

Last Day of School (Early Release)
2026-06-18

Holiday: Juneteenth
2026-06-19

Holiday: July 4 (Observed)
2026-07-03

First Day of Summer School
2026-07-06

Last Day of Summer School
2026-07-31
