Today we are saddened by the death of former Arlington ISD Trustee Ann Morris. Morris died Monday, Dec. 18. She was 73. Our condolences to the Morris family. Morris was a lifelong advocate for public education and a long-time public servant. She was an AISD Board of Trustee member from 1985 to 1991 and additionally…

We’re saddened by the passing of Eddy Peach, former Lamar High School coach and Peach Elementary namesake along with his wife Debbie. Peach died Friday, Dec. 15. He was 76. Our condolences to the Peach family. Eddy worked in the AISD for 45 years, including 40 years as the Lamar head football coach. On Aug.…

Arlington ISD secondary schools will have early release on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, and all campuses will have early release on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017. All offices will be closed from Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017 through Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. Staff returns on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018 and students return to school on Tuesday, Jan.…

Congratulations to Clairessa Cruz from Pearcy Elementary, Kenisha Mullen from Carter Junior High, Jessica Wilson from Arlington High School and Jeannene Young from health services and Young Junior High on being named the AISD teachers and department employee of the month for December 2017. Your hard work and dedication is appreciated!

It’s never too early for students to get a head start on career exploration! AISD fourth through eighth graders and their parents are invited to attend the second annual Student Career Exploration Night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, at the AISD Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center at 2101 Browning…

Congratulations to Lamar High School senior Michael N. on being named the December 2017 Student of the Month. Michael has maximized his high school experience by being involved in many extracurricular activities while remaining a top-notch student. Michael is in Lamar’s top show choir the Madrigals as well as the A Capella choir. He’s the…