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Interim superintendent tours district on first day of school

August 17, 2023
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First day full of excitement Dr. Steven Wurtz made the most of his first day as the Arlington ISD interim superintendent. By the time the school day ended, Wurtz had driven nearly 40 miles, walked almost four miles on campuses, climbed nine flights of stairs, taken 7,700 steps and visited 29 classrooms. Busy? Yes. Worth…

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Arlington ISD visual fine arts program honored with state award

August 14, 2023
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Among top 5% of visual arts programs As a district that believes every child deserves a well-rounded education embedded in the arts, Arlington ISD has earned the 2023 Texas Art Education Association District of Distinction Award. The honor goes to districts that are among the top 5% of visual arts programs in the state. It…

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Arlington ISD’s pre-K and kindergarten teachers get ready to rock

August 11, 2023
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Pre-K and kindergarten teachers unite Arlington ISD’s pre-K and kindergarten teachers are ready to rock and roll. With the start of the new school year just days away, they gathered together this week for a conference full of professional learning and motivation to ensure a great beginning to the new school year. But this conference…

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Get sports physicals at the Arlington ISD Athletics Center on Aug. 19

August 10, 2023
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Physicals cost $15 Back-to-school season is here and it’s time to start scoring. Are you ready to get back in the game? Not without your physical!   Arlington ISD is making it easy by allowing seventh- through 12th-grade Arlington ISD athletes to get their pre-participation physical exam on Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Arlington ISD…

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5 tips for surviving the first day of pre-K or kindergarten

August 10, 2023
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Be prepared for the first day Sending your littlest learner to the first day of school is a milestone like no other. Whether it’s their first day in pre-K or they’re starting kindergarten, sending your baby off can seem scary and unpredictable. But you and your child are in good hands in the Arlington ISD.…

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Families flock to Arlington ISD’s Back to School Kickoff

August 9, 2023
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Kickoff prepares kids for start of school Arlington ISD’s annual Back to School Kickoff has grown considerably over the years. How much? When the doors opened at 8 a.m. on Aug. 5, many families waiting to snag backpacks, get haircuts and learn about other school-related necessities were already lined up and stretching around a corner…

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