First come, first serve! With over 100 students signed up in the first seven minutes and 600 on the first day, the race for registration for Camp Innovation’s sixth year of operation was in full swing. Camp Innovation is a four-day summer camp for fifth through 10th graders across Arlington ISD at the Dan Dipert…
Short Elementary looks like a mess Short Elementary students who wrapped up the school year just a few weeks ago might not recognize their school if they walked inside today. It’s a mess. Much of the flooring and ceiling, along with some of the walls, have been demolished. But the mess is making way for…
Universal pre-K welcomes all 4-year-olds When Berry Elementary School’s pre-K 4 students made their way across the graduation stage last month, it marked the end of the first year of universal pre-K in Arlington ISD. “In Arlington ISD we believe that each child deserves access to high-quality education,” said Dr. Jackeline Orsini, Arlington ISD director…
Nichols students win multiple awards When Nichols Junior High students traveled to California this spring, it wasn’t a vacation. But it was fun, especially with all the winning they did. The nine Nichols students joined 6,500 others at the 2023 Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference in Anaheim in April. While in Anaheim,…
Board’s approved budget includes employee raises Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on June 20, 2023, is in the books, and here is the major highlight. While the meeting tonight included several items, it focused primarily on the 2023-2024 budget. That’s because the new fiscal year for Arlington ISD starts on July 1. So, tonight…
Teachers completed 18 hours at UTA to teach dual credit The surprise visit with balloons was a nice way to end the year. Actually, to end the last two years. It’s been two years of hard work that three Arlington ISD teachers were celebrated for last month as the school year came to a close….
