Year: 2023
Words of encouragement filled the parking lot of Remynse Elementary School on Friday morning to welcome the Lil’ Texans back for the new school year. Parents, staff and community organizations came together to celebrate with the kiddos for the 11th annual welcome back to school car parade. “We’re excited for the school year, and we…
The Arlington ISD’s Citizens Bond Oversight Committee kicked off its first meeting of the school year this week with a tour of the new Thornton Elementary School. The new Thornton, funded by the 2019 Bond, just opened last week. Following the tour, the committee members met in the Thornton media center to receive updates on the…
Celebrate good times, come on! “There’s a party going on right here!” Right here in Arlington this Monday, Aug. 28, at the new Berry Elementary School. It’ll be a celebration to dedicate the brand-new school. In fact, “Mr. Celebration” himself, Sir Earl Toon of Kool & the Gang, will be there to perform several of…
Pre-K teachers are excited about their students We asked a few pre-K teachers what they’re most excited about for the new school year. Could it be STEM? Or the incredible new curriculum and resources launched last year? Maybe the new outdoor equipment donated by the Texas Rangers for pre-K students? Or something else? But we…
Moore began teaching career at Nichols Junior High Mary Moore was a trailblazing educator in the Arlington ISD. The namesake of Moore Elementary made history by becoming the first female principal of a secondary school in the Arlington ISD when she took over at Bailey Junior High in 1985. That “first” just added to a…
The Arlington ISD is hosting a transportation and food and nutrition services job fair on Thursday, Sept. 14, that will allow you to make an impact on students and take your career to a new level. Are you a dedicated candidate who wants to be part of a diverse and inclusive team? Join us from…
Heatwave affecting sporting events The continued heatwave in the area is impacting the starting times for Arlington ISD sporting events. All Arlington ISD tennis matches that were slated to start Tuesday have been moved from 3 p.m. start times to 6:30 p.m. Also, the heat is wreaking havoc on the first week of football games.…
New schools replace buildings from the 1950s The line outside the front door was long as students and parents waited to get in early Wednesday morning. But the wait didn’t dampen their enthusiasm to see the new Thornton Elementary School. The new Thornton and the new Berry Elementary opened for students for the first time…
Trustees adopt resolution on school vouchers Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on August 17, 2023, is in the books. There was a lot on the agenda, but here are a few of the highlights. If you paid attention to the 88th Texas legislative session, you know there was a lot of talk about school…
First day full of excitement Dr. Steven Wurtz made the most of his first day as the Arlington ISD interim superintendent. By the time the school day ended, Wurtz had driven nearly 40 miles, walked almost four miles on campuses, climbed nine flights of stairs, taken 7,700 steps and visited 29 classrooms. Busy? Yes. Worth…