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Mission Joy Toy Drive culminates with festive drive-thru The Christmas spirit is in the air at Arlington ISD. “It’s beautiful,” said Tillie Burgin, the director of Mission Arlington and the namesake of Burgin Elementary School. “I can hardly wait to get them back to the Christmas Store and put them on the shelves.” …
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Students from the first class of fine arts and dual language program Last month, 59 ninth grade students in the Arlington ISD’s fine arts and dual language program were awarded the Global Seal of Biliteracy award during a ceremony at the Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual & Performing Arts. “Pioneers” is how Dr. Matt…
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Arlington ISD’s legislative agenda for the 89th Texas Legislative Session The Texas Legislature’s 89th session opens early next year on Jan. 14, 2025, in Austin. Why does that matter up here in Arlington ISD? The Texas Legislature is responsible for public education in Texas and determines everything from the amount of funding that school districts…
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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 Dec. 12, 2024, or read the brief below. Board Brief from the trustees meeting on Dec. 12 Six more school days until winter break! But who’s…
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New gyms funded by the 2019 Bond A game changer. That’s how Foster Elementary principal Jacquelyn Burden describes the new gymnasium under construction at the school. “The new gym at Foster will be a game-changer for our students,” Burden said. “It will provide a modern, spacious environment where they can develop not only their physical…
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Old Saint Nick visits Wimbish It’s not Christmas yet, but for Wimbish World Language Academy, Old Saint Nick arrived early to spread some holiday cheer. First grade teacher Kathy Kresser saw the excitement in the air. “They were excited to have something new to look forward to and come to school on time,”…
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Butler Elementary celebrates 50th anniversary Nora and Pearl Butler. Perhaps, you may know those names well if you attended schools or worked as an educator in Arlington ISD during the mid-1900s. After starting their teaching career at Arlington High School in 1942, Nora and Pearl retired in 1966 and 1971 respectively. Affectionately known as “the…
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Over 600 attend STEM Leadership Conference The seventh annual STEM Leadership Conference transformed Martin High School into a hotspot for inspiration and opportunity last month, giving Arlington ISD’s young innovators a chance to jumpstart their future careers. With over 600 students from the STEM Academy at Martin High School in attendance, the event offered a…
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Sam Houston High School renovated library Sam Houston High School is about to unwrap a big Christmas present. A completely renovated library. “We are thrilled to announce the opening of our newly renovated library in January 2025!” said Sam Houston principal Juan Villarreal. “This state-of-the-art facility will be an invaluable resource for students and teachers,…
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Apply for scholarships over winter break Attention high school students. Is “applying for college scholarships” on your winter break to-do list? If not, you need to add it! Take advantage of your free time over the holidays to set yourself up for a great future. And keep reading to find scholarships and get tips on…
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