Year: 2023
CTE sets students up for the future February is Career and Technical Education Month, so we’re highlighting the Arlington ISD’s CTE program. But in the Arlington ISD, CTE is a huge priority all year long. “CTE programming is the catalyst in which students gain knowledge and skills that set them up to successfully transition to…
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Spelling champs move on to regional bee Have you heard of the words frison, sepulchral or vexatious? If your answer was no, that’s ok. Most people don’t know what those words mean or how to spell them. But several students in the Arlington ISD were not stumped when they heard those words during the Arlington…
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National School Counseling Week is Feb. 6-10 School counselors are helping students dream big every day, so National School Counseling Week is celebrating counselors’ impact on students in Arlington ISD and across the nation. Throughout this week, counselors are being recognized for their role in students’ success and wellbeing. Helping students choose classes and preparing…
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Dedication and open house is this week Arlington ISD is dedicating its newest school, Webb Elementary, on Friday, Feb. 10, at 2 p.m. Following the ceremony in the cafetorium, students will offer tours of the building. If you would like to attend the dedication and open house, please RSVP here. The new Webb opened in…
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Board Brief from Feb. 6 meeting Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on Feb. 6, 2023, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. This meeting was originally scheduled for last Thursday, but the winter weather iced it out. The meeting’s original agenda included plans to honor many high-achieving students and…
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SAT will be given during regular school day All Arlington ISD juniors will have the opportunity to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) at school on Wednesday, March 1, during the regular school day. The test will be administered at Arlington High School, Arlington College and Career High School, Arlington Collegiate High School, Bowie High School, Lamar High School, Martin High School, Sam Houston…
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Technology questionnaire helps district plan for future Arlington ISD is now conducting its annual technology and learning questionnaire in order to learn more about the technology use of our students both at school and at home. We encourage all parents, students (grades 3-12) and teachers to participate. The data received will help the district make…
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Former teammates now on opposing Super Bowl teams Lamar High School will be the home of a Super Bowl champ for the second-straight year. Only this year, it’s guaranteed. Last year, former Lamar student Bobby Brown collected a Super Bowl ring as a member of the Los Angeles Rams. This year, Lamar is covered on…
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Cunningham was No. 1 pick in 2021 NBA Draft Students at Larson Elementary and Barnett Junior High were in for a huge surprise when NBA player Cade Cunningham visited his old stomping grounds to give them a hefty check. Cunningham donated $10,000 to Larson and Barnett to establish Cade’s Care Closet, a room in each…
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The Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education is set to award more than $22,000 in scholarships to high school students looking to further their education. The deadline to apply is Feb. 14, so high school seniors, don’t delay. Scholarships such as the Dr. Barbara Odom-Wesley Spirit of Achievement Scholarship and the Elzie Odom Leader of…
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