Ryan PIERCE
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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Matthew Lewis has joined an exclusive club. The Arlington High School graduate is one of a select group nationwide named a National Merit Scholar after an extensive two-year screening and application process. “To me, being a National Merit Scholar is an honor and has given me opportunities I wouldn’t have had otherwise,” Lewis said. The…
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Berry Elementary is about to be torn down. But one thing all of Berry’s staff agrees on is that Berry’s building is not what makes Berry, Berry. It’s the camaraderie inside that makes the school feel like home to so many. Teachers, staff, parents, students and community members gathered last week to celebrate that home,…
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Arlington ISD is known for having outstanding students whose bright minds will help change the future. We pride ourselves on being ahead of the curve as a district where students can showcase their talents and utilize their resources to affect change. Today we want to highlight one of our own – Vivian Nguyen. Nguyen is…
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Students win big with summer reading! Arlington ISD students going into 4th grade and up can read to win a $25 Sonic gift card this summer! The Arlington ISD library media services department is sponsoring a Summer Reading program in Canvas in which students in grades 4-12 can submit the title, author’s name and their…
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Music. It can give us goosebumps, drive us to tears, and even involuntarily nod our heads and tap our feet. There is no denying the emotional impact music has on humans. We’ve been creatively developing ways of self-expression for nearly 40,000 years through dance, song, music and the visual arts. Used as ritual, story, and…
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Perfect attendance for six weeks is impressive. A semester, even more so. A year of never missing a day is reason enough to celebrate such a special achievement. Well, try not being absent for 13 years. That’s the story of Ladasia Rhone. And it’s one that deserves to be told. The Arlington High School senior…
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In the week leading up to Arlington ISD graduations June 3 and 4, we are celebrating the Class of 2021 valedictorian and salutatorian for all seven Arlington ISD high schools. Name: Hasanain Rangwalla, Salutatorian School: Martin High School College attending: University of Texas at Austin Intended major: Finance/Pre-Med Attended Arlington ISD schools since: Kindergarten What…
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In the week leading up to Arlington ISD graduations June 3 and 4, we are celebrating the Class of 2021 valedictorian and salutatorian for all seven Arlington ISD high schools. Name: Abhay Mittal, Valedictorian School: Martin High School College attending: University of Texas at Austin Intended major: Electrical and computer engineering Attended Arlington ISD schools…
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In the week leading up to Arlington ISD graduations June 3 and 4 at AT&T Stadium, we are celebrating the Class of 2021 valedictorian and salutatorian for all seven Arlington ISD high schools. Name: Christina Le, Salutatorian School: Bowie High School College attending: University of Texas at Arlington Intended major: Nursing Attended Arlington ISD schools…
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