Glaspie Field funded by the 2019 Bond The future Glaspie Field at Martin High School topped out last week. That means they hung the last beam of the steel structure. That also means it’s starting to really look like the athletic venue is under construction. “We are very excited about Glaspie Stadium,” said Eric White,…
Holiday program fun for pre-K and kinder students Santa and Mrs. Claus were in Arlington last week. They dropped in to visit pre-K and kindergarten at Burgin and Blanton elementary schools as part of a fun holiday program put on by Arlington ISD’s early childhood learning department. Don’t tell anyone, but Santa was really Ken…
Have you ever wondered what Christmas is like around the world? Just ask the English as a Second Language (ESL) program students at Arlington High School! This year, they hosted their fourth annual Christmas Around the World event. Over 40 ESL students came together to bring the magic of Christmas from their home country or…
Mission Joy Toy Drive culminates with festive drive-thru The Christmas spirit is in the air at Arlington ISD. “It’s beautiful,” said Tillie Burgin, the director of Mission Arlington and the namesake of Burgin Elementary School. “I can hardly wait to get them back to the Christmas Store and put them on the shelves.” …
Students from the first class of fine arts and dual language program Last month, 59 ninth grade students in the Arlington ISD’s fine arts and dual language program were awarded the Global Seal of Biliteracy award during a ceremony at the Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual & Performing Arts. “Pioneers” is how Dr. Matt…
Arlington ISD’s legislative agenda for the 89th Texas Legislative Session The Texas Legislature’s 89th session opens early next year on Jan. 14, 2025, in Austin. Why does that matter up here in Arlington ISD? The Texas Legislature is responsible for public education in Texas and determines everything from the amount of funding that school districts…
