Upper Arlington Schools

Serve • Lead • Succeed

Students learning in a new elementary classroom

Students on the first day of Online Academy learning

Students painting an outdoor mural at the high school

Building Our Future - Grand Opening Celebration

Beginning in the fall of 2015, the Upper Arlington community came together to craft a long-term facilities master plan for the district’s aging schools. This August, the entire Upper Arlington community will celebrate the completion of these projects - on budget and on schedule - for the start of the 2021-2022 school year!

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District Events

Aug 10

Board of Education Regular Meeting
6:00 PM

Aug 15

Grand Opening Celebration and Open Houses
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The grand opening celebration will begin at 1 p.m. in the performing arts center at the new Upper Arlington High School, followed by open houses from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. for at the high school and all five elementary schools.

Aug 18

First day of the 2021-2022 school year

Sep 6

No School: Students and Staff: Labor Day

Sep 14

Board of Education Regular Meeting
6:00 PM

Sep 22

Early Dismissal (K-12)

Dismissal at 1:00 p.m. for elementary students; 1:30 p.m. for secondary students

Oct 12

Board of Education Regular Meeting
6:00 PM

Oct 14

End of first quarter (grades 6-12)

Oct 15

No School: Students; Staff report per schedule

Oct 21

Elementary Early Dismissal (Grades K-5)

Dismissal at 11:05 a.m. for parent teacher conferences; no lunch service

Nov 1

End of first trimester (kindergarten-grade 5)

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Uniquely Accomplished

One-to-One Technology
KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12

All Upper Arlington students, from elementary to high school, have one-to-one access to a technological device that appropriately supports and maximizes their learning. This program supplements existing strategies to personalize learning for all students. Learn more about personalized learning.

Advanced Programs of Study

COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES

Through Advanced Placement courses, the International Baccalaureate program and the College Credit Plus program, Upper Arlington students can choose from a variety of opportunities to experience college-level coursework and get a head start on earning college credit. Learn more about our advanced programs of study.

Golden Bear Tradition
144 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Upper Arlington High School is proud to be home to 144 state championships since the 1930s. Our student athletes participate in 32 varsity sports at the high school, and each year several go on to pursue athletics at the college level. Learn more about our athletics program.

Legacy of Excellence
ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE ARTS

From ceramics classes to musical productions to symphony strings, our students have numerous and varied opportunities to explore every facet of the visual and performing arts. Our student artists and musicians are frequently recognized on the state and national level. Learn more about the arts

Commitment to Community
SERVICE LEARNING FOCUS

Upper Arlington Schools has a long history of providing engaging and relevant learning experiences that meet real community needs. Students of all grade levels engage in meaningful service-learning opportunities, which help to instill a lifelong commitment to community. Learn more about service learning.