Ryan PIERCE
Walt Disney World isn’t the only place where dreams come true. According to retired swimming coaches Cindy Lane and Jon Ivonen, dreams come true in Arlington, too. Their longtime wishes finally came true when the Arlington ISD’s first district pool opened to swimmers last fall. Both coached club swimming and in the district for more…
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Going into your senior year of high school can be one of the most exciting yet frightening times of your life. The biggest question most students ask themselves entering their senior year is, “What’s next?” What am I going to do?” Arlington ISD’s guidance and counseling department has made answering these questions a lot simpler. They have created a summer college plan checklist that helps students better prepare themselves for their post-secondary career. A senior checklist can help students find scholarships, prompt registration for the SAT/ACT, book college visits and much more! Telisa Brown, the…
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Allie Shaffer, a new graduate of Martin High School, understands the hardships that deployment of a loved one can bring. Her older brother, Triston Shaffer, has served as a U.S. Marine for the past three years. Becoming a Marine had always been his dream since he was a kid. Allie and her family hadn’t seen Triston, currently a lance corporal stationed in California, since Christmas of 2020. On Allie’s graduation day earlier this month, she called and…
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A massive construction project months ahead of schedule is practically unheard of. But at Gunn Junior High, where additions and renovations are turning the school into the district’s first fine arts/dual language junior high academy, months ahead of schedule is actually the project’s current status. It’s thanks to a strong partnership among Gunn and Arlington…
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High school students, do you still need a summer job? Arlington ISD has a great online resource to help you find one. The Arlington ISD Career Board actually has a lot more than just summer opportunities. It has everything from part-time jobs and practicums for current students to career opportunities for recent graduates, plus help…
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If there is any group of people that knows how rough the last year has been, it’s campus administrators. Principals, assistant principals and deans of instruction were integral in the success of students across Arlington ISD during the COVID-19 pandemic. To honor their hard work and commitment to their schools and students, the Arlington ISD…
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When you think of summer school, thoughts of boredom, monotony and maybe even punishment may come to the top of your head. Luckily for students in Arlington ISD, teachers and staff at Ellis Elementary are redefining the idea of summer learning by creating a welcoming environment and spicing things up in the classroom. Students from…
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It’s not often – if ever – that you get to see Arlington ISD superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos coaxed to the stage during a mariachi concert. But that’s exactly where he was recently when he joined teachers, staff, students and parents celebrating the legacy and future of Thornton Elementary. Thornton is about to be torn…
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Dive into Arlington ISD’s brand new pool with the district’s brand new swim club! Tryouts are Tuesday, June 15, for all kids ages five and up. Last names A-M are from 4-5 p.m. Last names N-Z are from 5-6 p.m. “I am excited the Arlington ISD Aquatics Club is open and welcoming families from across…
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Inside Ellis Elementary School’s rear hallway, the setup for the first-ever commencement ceremony held by its special education alternate curriculum staff couldn’t have been grander. Decked out with blue and white balloons to match the students’ caps and gowns – the wing was lined with two rows of tiny chairs for the graduates and their…
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