Over 50 Gators crochet every Tuesday Keep calm and crochet on! The new Crochet Club at Gunn Junior High and Fine Arts and Dual Language Academy is weaving together both creativity and compassion. “It’s so fun,” eighth grader Kelsey Erlandsen said. “I get to see my peers do what I love to do.” Started…
Q&A with Principal Donita James October is National Principals Month in Arlington ISD, which is a great time to shine the spotlight on the outstanding principals the district has. Next up is Berry Elementary principal Donita James, who is in her first full year as the principal of the school after taking over as the…
Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting last night is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. Watch the Board Brief from the trustees meeting on Oct. 15, 2024, or read the brief below. Board Brief from the trustees meeting on Oct. 15 Bentley Steele, a student from Ashworth Elementary, kicked off…
Haunted Courtyard a fundraiser for Colts Construction program There were no screams coming from the Haunted Courtyard at Arlington High School last week. Just the sounds of power drills and skill saws. That’s about to change though. “Go ahead and stand this monster up and see what happens,” said teacher Christopher Grimaldo to several students….
Mariachi Vaqueros a legacy of Sam Houston HS’ mariachi program Hispanic Heritage Month is a time for many to celebrate their cultural traditions with loved ones. For one Arlington ISD couple, it’s an opportunity to share the vibrant sounds of mariachi music with the world. Albert and Beatriz Becerra — an assistant principal at Speer…
New Joey Rodriguez Junior High topping out ceremony The ceremony on Monday was hard to hear because they didn’t pause the construction going on all around. But the sawing and welding and clanging of iron spoke louder than anyone speaking into the microphone about the progress being made on the future Arlington ISD Joey Rodriguez…
