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What began as a middle school activity has now taken Martin High School senior Kerragan Johnson around the world. Johnson first discovered her love for track and field in the sixth grade – a love that quickly turned into a passion and years of dedication, discipline, and determination. Born with a limb difference, Johnson has…
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Arlington ISD salutes Nora Culpepper When you walk in Arlington ISD’s front door at the district’s Administration Building, there’s an Army vet waiting for you. But instead of a salute, she welcomes everyone with her well-known smile and always pleasant demeanor. For Arlington ISD receptionist Nora Culpepper, service has always been at the heart of who…
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Arlington ISD leads the Dallas Forth Worth Metroplex in teacher pay. In a school district comparison published by the United Educators Association, Arlington ISD is at the top in DFW for new teachers and teachers with five, 10 and 15 years of experience. The district is second in teacher pay in the Metroplex for teachers…
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This article was originally published in February, but we’re sharing it again today, on Veterans Day, to honor all of our veterans in Arlington ISD. Arceneaux is a Seguin Cougar, airman, husband and dad There are many things that make educators in Arlington ISD heroes in and out of the classroom. For Seguin High School…
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Preston Nguyen is now a two-time world champion. The Martin High School grad won the 2025 World Chef Championship at the World Food Championships last month, repeating his first victory in 2021. “It’s incredibly humbling,” Nguyen said. “Winning again just reminds me that hard work, creativity, and the people who believed in me really do…
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Integrity was at the heart of the day when Arlington ISD students visited the National Medal of Honor Museum last week. The museum, which honors the courageous men and women awarded the Medal of Honor, provides a powerful reminder of the values – courage, selflessness, and integrity – that define true leadership. As part of…
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The holiday season is officially here. You can tell by the cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and busy school calendars. It was busy at the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees meeting last night as well, and here are a few of the highlights. West Elementary sixth grader Nya Tucker started the meeting by leading everyone in…
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Arlington ISD officially launched its Capital Needs Steering Committee (CNSC) on Wednesday, Nov. 5, with the first of six scheduled meetings at the district’s Professional Development Center. Nearly 40 community members, including parents, staff, business owners, civic leaders, and others have committed their time to help evaluate and plan for the district’s future facility and…
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Halloween at Hill Elementary was anything but ordinary this year. Instead of spooky stories and candy, fourth graders spent the morning bringing science to life during the school’s sixth annual Frankenstein Day – a hands-on STEM adventure where every student became a scientist for the day. Dressed in lab coats, goggles, and festive scientist costumes,…
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Q&A with Principal Juan Villarreal It’s the last day of National Principals Month, and we still want to highlight another one of our outstanding principals. Today, it’s Juan Villarreal, principal of Sam Houston High School. Juan Villarreal was an assistant principal at Martin High School, the principal at Turning Point High School, and the principal…
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