Year: 2024
Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting last night is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. Watch the Board Brief from the trustees meeting on Oct. 15, 2024, or read the brief below. Board Brief from the trustees meeting on Oct. 15 Bentley Steele, a student from Ashworth Elementary, kicked off…
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Haunted Courtyard a fundraiser for Colts Construction program There were no screams coming from the Haunted Courtyard at Arlington High School last week. Just the sounds of power drills and skill saws. That’s about to change though. “Go ahead and stand this monster up and see what happens,” said teacher Christopher Grimaldo to several students.…
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Mariachi Vaqueros a legacy of Sam Houston HS’ mariachi program Hispanic Heritage Month is a time for many to celebrate their cultural traditions with loved ones. For one Arlington ISD couple, it’s an opportunity to share the vibrant sounds of mariachi music with the world. Albert and Beatriz Becerra — an assistant principal at Speer…
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New Joey Rodriguez Junior High topping out ceremony The ceremony on Monday was hard to hear because they didn’t pause the construction going on all around. But the sawing and welding and clanging of iron spoke louder than anyone speaking into the microphone about the progress being made on the future Arlington ISD Joey Rodriguez…
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October is National Principals Month October is National Principals Month, which is a great time for the Arlington ISD to shine a spotlight on the outstanding principals the district has. We’re starting with a first-year principal who is a veteran of the district. New Dunn Elementary School principal Amy Anderson has been with the Arlington…
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Operation Graduation 2024 helps absent students drop back in Everyone knows that the high school years aren’t always easy. For many, frustration starts with the juggling act of keeping grades up in both core classes and electives. For others, it is the pressure to excel on the athletic field or court, after grueling morning training…
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STEMtacular 2024 is free for the family! It’s back! The Pre-K and Kindergarten STEMtacular returns for its second year on Oct. 17. While STEMtacular may not be a real word yet, the now-annual superhero-themed, STEM-infused event sure is. And it’s exactly what the name says. It’s STEMtacular! And it’s free! So, get your little learners…
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Get ready for Tuesday, October 22! That’s the day the window for enrolling students in specialized programs for the 2024-25 school year swings wide open. And what better way to celebrate this kickoff than with a spectacular event? This year’s Explore Arlington ISD is set to be the best yet! Dive Into New Possibilities Join…
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All art students contribute Hispanic Heritage Month at Workman Junior High School is a thing of beauty. That’s what happens when three art teachers work with their students to create a display that captures the essence of the month with vibrant colors and works of art. There are pinatas, paper flowers and of course portraits.…
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Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting last night is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. Watch the Board Brief from the trustees meeting on Oct. 3, 2024, or read the brief below. Board Brief from the trustees meeting on Oct. 3, 2024 The evening started with what is a new…
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