Hispanic Heritage Night a new tradition Ousley Junior High has a new tradition. “We were excited to host our first Hispanic Heritage Night at Ousley Junior High,” Ousley’s principal Amber Price said about their special event last week. “We want to celebrate Hispanic culture on our campus.” It may have been their first time, but…
Students learn to identify emotions Three- and 4-year-olds may be small, but they have some big emotions. “Being able to identify and express feelings does not come naturally to preschoolers,” said Arlington ISD early childhood director Dr. Jackeline Orsini. “These abilities need to be developed and practiced. Many preschoolers don’t have the vocabulary to express…
National Principals Month 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 spotlighting Thornton Elementary School principal Alicia Rodriguez, who is in her 26th year in the district and the 13th as…
Today is National Instructional Coach’s Day, and we want to highlight Arlington ISD’s 110 instructional coaches and thank them for the impact they’re making for teachers and students. But first, we should probably tell you what they do. IC Program Each school in the Arlington ISD has one or two instructional coaches. The coaches work…
You wake up in Limerick, Ireland, on a breezy, summer day. As bright, white clouds fill the blue sky, you begin to get dressed to play ultimate Frisbee with your friends. What started off as a few fun games becomes a third-place finish at the World Masters Ultimate Club Championship 2022. It may sound like…
National Principals Month 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. We’re starting the month by honoring one of our newest principals, Sarah Brooks. Brooks is in her first year as principal…


