Posts by Ryan PIERCE

“This building will probably be the most used on campus in terms of number of hours,” said Kevin Ozee, AISD director of athletics, about the future multi-purpose activity centers now under construction at each of the AISD’s six high schools. “I don’t think the community realizes how special these are going to be for each…

When Katiuska Herrador heard about a new dual language and fine arts academy opening in the Arlington ISD, she went for the top job – even though it meant leaving the school district where she had spent her entire career to date. Carpe diem has been Herrador’s lifelong mantra, passed down by her mother, who…

Jan. 13, 2016 – Today, the Arlington ISD and University of North Texas announce a partnership that will allow AISD students to earn dual credit in fine arts. One objective of the AISD Achieve Today. Excel Tomorrow. strategic plan is that 100 percent of students will graduate on time and excel at their school or…

Jan. 12, 2016 – Hutcheson Junior High is gone. The building – in the process of demolition since June – has now been completely leveled. In its place, the AISD will build a districtwide Career and Technical Center. The demolition process is not quite finished though. It will continue through February to tear up the foundation…

Six junior high boys crowded around four bananas connected by wires to a laptop. The bananas, when touched, played notes like piano keys. It was a lesson in basic circuitry that quickly captured the boys’ attention. Soon they were connecting the wires to other materials – like keys and chocolate bars – to see if…

Dec. 11, 2015 – Corey Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language hosted an informational meeting yesterday evening for prospective parents. Applications are now open for kindergarten, along with second through sixth grade, for the 2016-2017 school year. Jones Principal Matt Varnell led the meeting and described the unique program Corey Academy offers. (Read more…