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Book-A-Palooza provides free books to students Clifford the Big Red Dog helps teachers pick out books

April 30, 2024

Book-A-Palooza books come from Scholastic Farrell Elementary teachers Amanda Davidson and Melissa Garcia’s classes were upset they left school early Monday afternoon.  But that was only until they found out where they were going.  “They got super excited,” Davidson said as she told them they were headed to pick out books at the seventh annual Book-A-Palooza….

Boles Junior High teacher earns national honor for math instruction Students win Read 180 and Math 180 honors   

April 29, 2024

Boles teacher Sheniqua Browder one of seven honored nationally Boles Junior High Math 180 teacher Sheniqua Browder was in her classroom last Wednesday morning doing what she normally does – teaching a class to help students grow their math skills. Her regular day took a turn when Arlington ISD superintendent Dr. Matt Smith, Boles principal…

Purposeful play fosters learning in Arlington ISD Pre-K Arlington ISD’s pre-K curriculum is based on play

April 23, 2024

Fun leads to learning in pre-k Lots of playtime probably isn’t what comes to mind when you think about going to school. But for Arlington ISD’s pre-K students, purposeful play is a big part of every day. The key word is purposeful. The play is incorporated into the curriculum and is designed to foster curiosity…

Two seniors win $40,000 Amazon engineering scholarships STEM Academy students get life-changing Amazon delivery

April 23, 2024

Scholarship includes Amazon internship Most students don’t get Amazon deliveries at school. But two seniors from Arlington ISD’s STEM Academy at Martin High School just got packages that will change their lives.  “I had no idea what was coming,” said Karmen Chandler.  What began as a typical meeting for members of the school’s Roboboat team…

Good Morning America honors Martin HS choir director Surprises retiring teacher Kay Owens

April 19, 2024

Good Morning America Honors Mama O! It was loud in the Martin High School auditorium this morning. In fact, the whole country could hear the cheers. That’s because they were live on Good Morning America. ABC News reporter Will Ganss – a Martin grad – brought the GMA crew to Arlington to celebrate and congratulate…

Watch Board Brief from trustees meeting on April 18, 2024 Board names new junior high school

April 19, 2024

Joey Rodriguez Junior High School Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on April 18, 2024, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. “El Mariachi Tejano,” Sam Houston High School’s mariachi band, kicked off the meeting by performing “No Volvere,” by Jose Alfredo Jimenez, in honor of the school’s much-loved soccer coach,…