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Technology Enrichment inspires learning “Fun” may not have been what students expected when they came to summer school (aka summer learning) this year. But that’s exactly what third through eighth graders at 11 elementary schools and four junior high schools got thanks to Arlington ISD’s innovative Technology Enrichment program. And they learned some important skills,…
Join members of the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees at the first Trustee Talks of the new school year for a presentation and discussion about what’s going on in the district. This meeting will focus on safety. Trustee Talks is a new series of public meetings initiated by the Board of Trustees. Two or three trustees host…
Welcome new teachers It’s that time of year again. The teachers are back! The Arlington ISD welcomed more than 75 new teachers last week to the district with a fun, interactive and informative orientation. The event was hosted by the professional learning department and gave the newcomers a chance to get acquainted with their…
Lamar P-Tech Breakfast with the Boss Business leaders from across the community showed up to Lamar High School last Thursday morning to pour insight and wisdom into the next generation of technology and business professionals. At Lamar P-TECH’s , representatives from more than 30 businesses got a chance to chat with incoming freshmen about the…
Exhibit runs until Aug. 14 Some things in life just have a way of transporting you back to your childhood and bringing old memories back to life. Now, you don’t have to watch a movie or rummage through old photos to get that special feeling. Just head to the Arlington ISD Center for Visual and…
Summer learning students at Martin High School got a surprise gift recently thanks to a donation from the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty and the United Way. The Collaborative brought drawstring bags full of snacks and sunscreen to 50 students to promote summer meal programs. Summer months often intensify food insecurity for low-income families…
The founder of the Dallas Bloods gang visited the Arlington ISD Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center last week. Empowered Rise Up Conference But Antong Lucky’s colors have changed. He was at the CTC to inspire and encourage teachers attending the Empowered Rise Up Conference. The professional development conference included teachers from Arlington ISD and…
Pre-K Palooza Pre-K Palooza was back and in full effect Wednesday to help parents and guardians register their 3- and 4-year-olds for the new school year. The early childhood learning department hosted the event at Adams Elementary School with games, backpack giveaways, prizes and more fun for the whole family. By the time doors opened…
Installation underway at Crow Leadership Academy They started pouring concrete at 4 a.m. last Wednesday morning at Crow Leadership Academy. That’s what you have to do when it’s so hot during the day. But despite the early wakeup, everyone is excited to start building playgrounds again. “We’re really glad to get moving forward at Crow…
“Thunder!” AC/DC blared over the speakers as students knocked out pushups and pullups and ran laps on the elevated track. “Good job guys! Last one!” Arlington Police Officer Fred Kemp shouted over the music as he and a pack of students rounded the track. It’s the middle of summer, but these Arlington ISD students aren’t…