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Month: January 2026

Hale Elementary teacher honored by Arlington Fire Department for saving child’s life

January 21, 2026
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She knew she could do it.  “My district thinks that I can do this. My school thinks that I can do this. This family behind me thinks that this is part of my job, and I can do this.”  Those were some of the thoughts that swirled through Lori Marsalko’s mind as she jumped into action.  The first grade teacher…

Community invited to review instructional materials before adoption

January 20, 2026
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Arlington ISD invites the community to review and provide feedback recommendations on instructional materials that the district is considering for adoption starting in the upcoming school year. There are two upcoming opportunities: Career and Technical Education Instructional Materials Public Viewing The public can view the materials now online here or in person on Thursday, Jan. 22,…

Trustee Larry Mike shares excitement for Arlington ISD’s future

January 20, 2026
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Q&A with trustee Larry Mike January is School Board Recognition Month, and our trustees are more than worthy of the honor. Our board members volunteer their time and expertise to guide the direction of Arlington ISD, investing in our entire community’s future. Today, we’re catching up with trustee Larry Mike. The Air Force veteran is the…

MLK ‘Advancing the Dream’ Celebration kicks off Friday

January 15, 2026
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Arlington’s 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. “Advancing the Dream” Celebration kicks off Friday, and Arlington ISD students are a big part of the festivities. The Celebration features four days of events, Jan. 16-19, honoring Dr. King’s legacy. Arlington ISD students will participate in multiple events, including the MLK Step Showcase on Saturday and the Youth…

Arlington ISD Capital Needs Steering Committee concludes deliberations in sixth and final meeting

January 14, 2026
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Arlington ISD’s Capital Needs Steering Committee (CNSC) convened for its sixth and final meeting this week, marking the culmination of months of research, collaboration, and community-driven analysis to shape capital investment recommendations for the district’s future bond consideration. Throughout the process, committee members reviewed extensive districtwide data, including facility conditions, instructional and programmatic needs, safety…

Trustee Melody Fowler reflects on 2025 and looks ahead to 2026

January 14, 2026
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Q&A with trustee Melody Fowler January is School Board Recognition Month, and our trustees are more than worthy of the honor. Our board members volunteer their time and expertise to guide the direction of Arlington ISD, investing in our entire community’s future. Today, we’re catching up with trustee Melody Fowler. An educator herself, Fowler was first…

Martin High School named to Advanced Placement School Honor Roll

January 14, 2026
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College Board recently announced that Martin High School has been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll. ​​The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening participation. Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going…

First Trustee Talk of 2026 is tomorrow, Jan. 14

January 13, 2026
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Trustee Talk is Wednesday, Jan. 14 The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees’ first Trustee Talk is tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 6 p.m. in the Berry Elementary library (1800 Joyce Street Arlington, TX 76010). The format for tomorrow’s meeting will include “Listening Circles,” in which all attendees will get to share their experience and insight.…

Trustee Sarah McMurrough shares goals for 2026

January 13, 2026
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Read Q&A with board vice president Sarah McMurrough January is School Board Recognition Month, and our trustees are more than worthy of the honor. Our board members volunteer their time and expertise to guide the direction of Arlington ISD, investing in our entire community’s future. Today, we’re catching up with board vice president Sarah McMurrough. The…

Watch Board Brief from Jan. 8 school board meeting

January 10, 2026
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Happy New Year, and welcome to the first Board Brief of 2026. Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees had its first board meeting of the year, and here are some of the highlights. Bebensee Elementary fifth grader Marcelo Ramirez started the meeting by leading everyone in the pledges of allegiance. He did a great job! Thanks,…