Planning Your Arrival

Arlington Public Schools and Gunston Middle School take pride in serving students and families representing all branches of our nation’s armed forces. To make the registration process easier, please follow the link, where you will be guided through the enrollment procedure and its requirements. Once you have completed the registration and acceptance process, you will receive a welcome letter from the registrar of Gunston Middle School, Mrs. Shanna Ford (shanna.ford@apsva.us), providing important information, such as the ParentVUE activation letter.

Parentvue

This platform is used to view student grades, attendance, class schedules, teachers, and essential student information. For more information on how to create an account, please follow the link below ParentVUE

Transportation

Information about bus transportation: Free round-trip school bus transportation is provided for students living more than 1.5 miles walking distance from middle and high schools. Please click HERE to view the bus eligibility map. Our transportation department assigns transportation routes as new students are entered into our system; please allow us at least 24 hours for this enrollment to reflect in our system. If you have any questions regarding transportation eligibility, please call the transportation department at 703-228-8670 or 228-6640.

Food Nutrition Services

The Food and Nutrition Services Office offers a variety of nutritious options for breakfast and lunch every day. Here, you will find information on how to apply for free or reduced lunch, an online payment center, meal prices, and more information. Food and Nutrition Services.

Communication Platforms

ParentSquare is a platform that facilitates communication between schools and families in their preferred language. ParentSquare

Canvas is a classroom learning management system used by teachers and students. More information HERE. Parents have the option to create an observer account in Canvas, which allows them to have a limited view of what happens in their students’ courses. Parents have the opportunity to closely monitor their children’s academic progress. For detailed information on how to create an observer account in Canvas, please follow the link provided below. HERE