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Parade will cause massive traffic issues The Arlington ISD will be closed on Friday, Nov. 3, to allow students and staff to celebrate the Texas Rangers as World Series Champions. “This is the first championship win for the Rangers in their history,” said Dr. Steven Wurtz, interim superintendent, Arlington ISD. “It’s a huge day for…
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TMEA orchestra concert is at I.M. Terrell Academy in Fort Worth The Texas Music Educators Association Region 5 Orchestra concert this Saturday, Nov. 4, will have a decidedly Arlington feel. That’s because nearly half of the 226 orchestra members hail from Arlington ISD junior high schools. Arlington ISD is one of five participating districts, along…
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Fitness grant will help buy new P.E. equipment Called to the principal’s office of Johns Elementary School, gym teacher Zachary Jenkins had no idea what was coming next. Kiddos in trouble? An unhappy parent? “I was super scared,” said Jenkins. Nerves quickly turned to shock as he walked in to see Rowdy, the Dallas Cowboys…
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Jones is a classical jazz pianist and Steinway Artist When you hear the word improv, you might think of comedy. But Arlington Jones’ masterclass on improvisation last week at the Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) wasn’t about being funny. But it sure was fun. Jones, a classical jazz pianist and…
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Ashworth and Berry turn into EC Street It rained almost all last week. But on Friday morning in the cafeterias at Ashworth and Berry elementary schools, it was a sunny day. That’s because Arlington ISD’s early childhood learning team was there to chase the clouds away. Dressed as Sesame Street characters, the 10 members of…
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Guzman started career as a pre-K teacher October marks National Principals Month, and we want to honor the principals who work hard in our vision of making the Arlington ISD a premier school district and leader in education. Today we’re closing out the month by spotlighting one of our newest principals – Goodman Elementary’s Marisa Guzman.…
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Explore Arlington ISD is hands-on “Gross!” is all Audrey Duchateau could utter before shielding her face toward her mother Amanda’s side. But who could blame the 9-year-old’s reaction? After all, there were cow eyes and sheep hearts atop a table where the Little Elementary fourth grader was standing. She also couldn’t care less that her…
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Volunteers set up the garden It took a dedicated team to turn the site of an old playground into a brand-new learning garden at Wimbish World Language Academy this week. And it will take another dedicated team of educators to teach young learners about the benefits of growing and eating fresh foods from the new…
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Harrold gets game ball honor as Youth of the Year Game 1 of the World Series tonight can’t start until Martin High School sophomore Maddox Harrold plays his role. That’s because Harrold, who attended Peach Elementary, Nichols Junior High and Lamar High School before going to Martin, is in charge of the delivery of the…
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FFA booster club sponsors annual open house When six-year-old Audrey Manning was roaming around the petting zoo during the Arlington ISD FFA Booster Club Fall Festival, she petted the adult lambs, chased the baby goats, and seemed to get a kick out of feeding all of them with hay. Her only question before leaving was…
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