Year: 2023
Short Elementary looks like a mess Short Elementary students who wrapped up the school year just a few weeks ago might not recognize their school if they walked inside today. It’s a mess. Much of the flooring and ceiling, along with some of the walls, have been demolished. But the mess is making way for…
Universal pre-K welcomes all 4-year-olds When Berry Elementary School’s pre-K 4 students made their way across the graduation stage last month, it marked the end of the first year of universal pre-K in Arlington ISD. “In Arlington ISD we believe that each child deserves access to high-quality education,” said Dr. Jackeline Orsini, Arlington ISD director…
Nichols students win multiple awards When Nichols Junior High students traveled to California this spring, it wasn’t a vacation. But it was fun, especially with all the winning they did. The nine Nichols students joined 6,500 others at the 2023 Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference in Anaheim in April. While in Anaheim,…
Board’s approved budget includes employee raises Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on June 20, 2023, is in the books, and here is the major highlight. While the meeting tonight included several items, it focused primarily on the 2023-2024 budget. That’s because the new fiscal year for Arlington ISD starts on July 1. So, tonight…
Teachers completed 18 hours at UTA to teach dual credit The surprise visit with balloons was a nice way to end the year. Actually, to end the last two years. It’s been two years of hard work that three Arlington ISD teachers were celebrated for last month as the school year came to a close.…
Registration is now open for the ninth annual Arlington ISD Back to School Kickoff event, returning Saturday, Aug. 5, to AT&T Stadium from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. This in-person event offers students the opportunity to receive a free backpack full of school supplies and services in preparation for the 2023-24 school year.
Old school replaced by the 2019 Bond Webb Elementary School is gone. The old one that is. The old Webb, built in 1960 as Nichols Junior High, became Webb Elementary in 1993 after Nichols moved north of I-30 to its current location. The old building served students well for more than 60 years, but it…
Rebekah Lara is heading to Rice University Rebekah Lara never thought that going to college could be an option for her. Paying for tuition, books, lodging and supplies was just going to be too much. But now she is heading to Rice University in the fall, thanks to the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship. “The week…
Pre-K students love school We can tell you all about how great Arlington ISD’s pre-K is. How it prepares kids for kindergarten and inspires them for a lifelong journey of learning through a fun, play-based curriculum. But sometimes, it’s better to go straight to the experts – the pre-K students themselves. Several district pre-K teachers…
Career Expo is at Sam Houston High School Are you looking to start a rewarding career? Now is your chance – with Arlington ISD. Arlington ISD is hosting a Career Expo this Saturday, June 17, at Sam Houston High School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The district is looking to hire for the following…