Pre-K Online: Is it Worth it? Online Pre-K promotes creativity and exploration
Five Reasons Online Pre-K is Worth it Pre-K is the beginning of a child’s educational journey. It’s about getting children ready for kindergarten through purposeful play, fun songs, hands-on exploration and interaction with others. It’s about inspiring curiosity and building confidence. But can all that happen if Pre-K is online? Is online Pre-K even worth…
Device Distribution Ongoing for Student’s Return to School Arlington ISD preparing students for online instruction
Getting Students Devices a Priority for Arlington ISD Device distribution is a daunting task getting technology into the hands of students who need it for an Arlington ISD that has nearly 60,000 students. In the spring, the district showed it was up for the task by distributing more than 24,000 technology devices. With school starting…
Arlington ISD Recognized for Financial Transparency District earns Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting
Arlington ISD Honored with Financial Reporting Award The Arlington ISD was awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Association of School Business Officials International. The award, for the fiscal year 2019, goes to districts that have met the program’s standards for financial reporting and transparency. Moreover, by participating in the program, school…
Photos: Arts and Athletics Complex Progressing Construction developments includes installation of arena floor
Photos from the Arts & Athletics Complex Show Updates to the Facility Check out the latest construction photos of the new Arlington ISD Arts and Athletics Complex, home to the future Center for Visual and Performing Arts and the Athletics Center. Specifically, significant progress has been made since last month’s video tour, like the installation…
Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce to Host Arlington ISD State of the District Event will stream live on Facebook Friday at noon
Arlington ISD’s State of the District to be Held August 7 The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce will host the tenth annual Arlington ISD State of the District address featuring Dr. Marcelo Cavazos this Friday, August 7. Because of COVID-19 this year’s event will be held live on the Chamber of Commerce Facebook page. In…
New Arlington ISD Center for Visual and Performing Arts is Now Enrolling Students can explore their artistic potential
Students Can Explore Their Artistic Potential at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts The Arlington ISD’s brand new Center for Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) is opening this school year and bringing new courses and opportunities to high school students from across the district. Additionally, programs at the new state-of-the-art center will give students…
Construction at Crow Leadership Academy Underway Additions include two new covered playgrounds
Crow Leadership Academy Getting a New Look The early stages of construction for a major Bond 2019 project at Crow Leadership Academy is now underway. Rough grading has begun for an addition and new parking lot. See photos. “With every bond project, it helps us continue to move forward and serve our students even better,”…
Bilingual Pre-K Teaches Students in English and Spanish Languages Program offered at 25 Arlington ISD elementary schools
Bilingual Pre-K Delivers English and Spanish Instruction Where can a four-year-old learn to read and write in Spanish while also learning English and having a lot of fun? The Arlington ISD’s bilingual Pre-K program, offered at 25 elementary schools. “In Arlington ISD we embrace and respect other cultures and celebrate diversity,” said Dr. Jackeline Orsini,…
Blanton Elementary Wins Statewide Energy Conservation Contest Reduces energy consumption by 20 percent
Blanton Elementary Wins Statewide Recognition Arlington ISD’s Blanton Elementary is the biggest loser! And that’s a great thing. Blanton placed first in the 2019 Battle of the Buildings by reducing its energy consumption from one year to the next more than any other school facility in the contest. The statewide contest, sponsored by the Texas…
Take a Virtual Tour of the Future Arts and Athletics Complex Get up-close look at new facilities
Final 2014 Bond Project Nears Completion You might feel like you need a hard hat for this tour. Get a close-up, in-depth look at the future Arlington ISD Arts and Athletics Complex, now the home to the Center for Visual and Performing Arts and the Athletics Center. Follow Kelly Horn, Arlington ISD Executive Director of…
Two Arlington ISD Principals Share Importance of Pre-K Both principals are former pre-k teachers
Arlington ISD Principals Stress Why Pre-K Is Important Pre-K is not merely an add-on to a child’s K-12 education. It is a key component that kickstarts the youngest learners’ educational journey. Just ask the two Arlington ISD principals who used to teach Pre-K. Dr. Connie Spence, principal at Kooken Education Center, and Beth Anne Woodard,…
2019 Bond Gets Johns Elementary a New Pre-K Patio First 2019 Bond construction project is complete
Johns Elementary Pre-K Gets a New Look Thanks to 2019 Bond Voters Johns Elementary has a new Pre-K patio. The first construction project of the 2019 Bond to be completed, this project at Johns replaced an old patio that was falling apart. See construction photos. “The patio had been falling and detaching from the building,”…
