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Butler Elementary celebrates 50th anniversary

Butler Elementary celebrates 50th anniversary

December 10, 2024
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Butler Elementary celebrates 50th anniversary Nora and Pearl Butler. Perhaps, you may know those names well if you attended schools or worked as an educator in Arlington ISD during the mid-1900s. After starting their teaching career at Arlington High School in 1942, Nora and Pearl retired in 1966 and 1971 respectively. Affectionately known as “the…

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STEM Leadership Conference at Martin STEM Academy

STEM Leadership Conference inspires students at Martin STEM Academy

December 9, 2024
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Over 600 attend STEM Leadership Conference The seventh annual STEM Leadership Conference transformed Martin High School into a hotspot for inspiration and opportunity last month, giving Arlington ISD’s young innovators a chance to jumpstart their future careers.  With over 600 students from the STEM Academy at Martin High School in attendance, the event offered a…

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Sam Houston High School renovated library

Sam Houston High School renovated library set to open in January

December 6, 2024
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Sam Houston High School renovated library Sam Houston High School is about to unwrap a big Christmas present. A completely renovated library. “We are thrilled to announce the opening of our newly renovated library in January 2025!” said Sam Houston principal Juan Villarreal. “This state-of-the-art facility will be an invaluable resource for students and teachers,…

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Find scholarships and get tips on how to apply

Attention high schoolers: Find scholarships and get tips on how to apply

December 5, 2024
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Apply for scholarships over winter break Attention high school students. Is “applying for college scholarships” on your winter break to-do list? If not, you need to add it! Take advantage of your free time over the holidays to set yourself up for a great future. And keep reading to find scholarships and get tips on…

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Anderson Elementary gets new book vending machine

Anderson Elementary gets new book vending machine

December 4, 2024
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Students get to pick out books to keep     If there was any doubt about what books students at Anderson Elementary prefer, there isn’t anymore. The “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series is a big player. Followed closely by “Captain Underpants.” The facts became apparent before the Thanksgiving break when a few students at the school…

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RE/MAX hot air balloon at Short Elementary

RE/MAX hot air balloon at Short Elementary inspires curiosity and learning 

December 3, 2024
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RE/MAX hot air balloon crew gives demonstration  What do you get when you mix a giant hot air balloon and a school full of curious little learners?   “An experience students will never forget,” said Short Elementary principal Betsy Berkebile.  Thanks to a special partnership with the KC Realty Group at RE/MAX Trinity, the school welcomed…

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Mission Joy Toy Drive accepting donations throughout Arlington

Mission Joy Toy Drive accepting donations throughout Arlington

December 2, 2024
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Mission Joy Toy Drive benefits Mission Arlington Christmas Store This holiday season, Arlington ISD and its incredible community partners are on a mission to bring smiles and joy to local children with an exciting new event — the inaugural Mission Joy Toy Drive. The drive benefits the Mission Arlington Christmas Store, a program that helps…

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homemade stuffing recipe with Gaby Berea

Try this homemade stuffing (or dressing) recipe for Thanksgiving

November 26, 2024
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Whatever it’s called, this homemade stuffing is good You can call it stuffing or you can call it dressing. Gaby Perea calls it stuffing. Call it whatever you want, but you have to have it at Thanksgiving. The turkey isn’t complete without it. But don’t just pick up some instant stuffing at the store. Try…

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