Arlington Public Schools is projected to reach 40,000 students by 2030 and the system does not have enough seats for the 26,000 students enrolled today. The health of Arlington’s school system is in jeopardy and three candidates for one open seat on the School Board will be competing in a Democratic Primary in May for the right to appear on the ballot in November. The three candidates are:

• James Lander (incumbent)
• Maura McMahon
• Monique O’Grady

The Arlington Ridge Civic Association, in conjunction with the Crystal City and Aurora Highlands Civic Associations, will be hosting a forum which will give you the opportunity to learn how each of these candidates proposes to solve the overcrowding problems we are currently experiencing, problems that will become severe in the coming decade, both here in 22202 and throughout the County.

If you have questions about capacity, redistricting, assessments & testing, block scheduling, school options, transfer policies or any other issue affecting students of all ages residing in the Oakridge Elementary School boundary, plan to attend. You should also attend if you simply own a home whose value will be affected by the quality of the education your neighbors’ children will receive in the coming years.

Date: Thursday, March 16th at 7:00pm
Location: Oakridge Elementary School
RSVP & Submit Questions in Advance: https://goo.gl/forms/C3KOqsec2gMw7rCf2