Category: News

Mental Health Matters

August 29, 2023

To ensure a successful school year, prioritize mental health, take care of one another and ACT when you see someone struggling. This means: Acknowledge when someone is struggling, show them you Care, and Tell a professional so they get the help they need.

Welcome Carmen De La Cruz Scales! / ¡Bienvenida Carmen De La Cruz Escalas!

May 15, 2023

The Arlington School Board appointed Carmen De La Cruz Scales as the new Principal of Carlin Springs Elementary School. Her appointment begins July 1.

We’re Celebrating our School Nurse! / ¡Estamos celebrando a nuestra enfermera de la escuela!(feminine) Search for this on

May 12, 2023

Carlin Springs is celebrating our nurse, Jessica Galvez, from Arlington County Public Health’s, School Health Bureau! She is being recognized as the Arlington County Public Health Nurse of the Year for 2023!

Every Day Counts! / ¡Cada Día Cuenta!

February 22, 2023

Regular school attendance is a critical part of students’ success. Too many tardies or absences – excused or unexcused – can keep students from learning.

Opt In to Receive APS Emergency/Closing Text Alerts

February 1, 2023

Please be sure to update your contact information for the school, so we can reach you at home or at work via email, cell phone or text message in an emergency.

School Slow Zone

January 5, 2023

Arlington County is implementing phase 2 of a school Slow Zone around Carlin Springs and Kenmore.

Winter 2023 After School Clubs / Clubs Después de la Escuela

November 4, 2022

Clubs begin on January 17 and end on March 23, 2023 (2:40 to 4:30p.m.) / Los clubes comienzan el 17 de enero y terminan el 23 de marzo de 2023 (2:40 to 4:30p.m.).

Lunch Plans / Planes de Almuerzo

November 9, 2021

View our school lunch plans.

Monthly Newsletter / Boletín Mensual

September 9, 2021

View our monthly letter from the Principal here.

Find tips on coping with stress, and more!

April 2, 2020