APS HSPC

Arlington's first programming competition for middle and high school students.

Contest Date

January 25th, 2025

10:45am to 3:30pm

Registration

Please fill out the Google Form to register. Registration is completely free and will be closed on January 10th, 2025.

Location

The 2025 APS HSPC will be held in person at the Arlington Career Center. Contestants should go to the main building upon arrival; a map will be provided on this website closer to the event.

Teams

Each team consists of up to three students from a middle or high school. Each school may register an unlimited number of teams.

Food & Transportation

Cheese pizza will be provided free for all participants. If you have food preferences or allergy, please plan to bring your own food to the event.

Students may utilize the iRide Student Fare Free Program to take public transportation to the event at no cost.

Timeline

The contest will run from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM on January 25th, 2025. The schedule is as follows:

10:45 - 11:00 Arrival and Check-In 11:00 - 11:30 Practice Round 11:30 - 12:00 Lunch 12:00 - 3:00 Competition (3 hours) 3:00 - 3:15 Award Ceremony 3:15 - 3:30 Problem Solutions (Optional)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the contest rules?

Rules can be found in the contest information packet. If you have any other questions, please contact contactarlingtoncs@gmail.com.

What programming languages can be used?

Python and Java will be the only languages allowed during the competition, in alignment with APS's Computer Science curriculum.

Are any sample problems available?

Yes, sample problems are available here

What should I bring on the day?

It is recommended that you bring the following items:

Any paper reference materials that may help you (you will not be allowed to use the internet during the contest)
Pen/Pencil

Please note: you should not bring a computer to participate in the contest.

Who runs the event?

The APS HSPC is an a volunteer student-run event. Nate Levin, Brayden Zee, and Sheel Shah are the co-chair organizers of the 2025 event.

Who should I contact if I have more questions?

Please contact contactarlingtoncs@gmail.com if you have any other questions.

More Programming Competitions

A selection of other programming competitions for high school students is listed below.

University of Maryland-College Park February 8th, 2025

Virginia Commonwealth University Mid March, 2025

University of Virginia Late March, 2025