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“The Quilt: A Living History of African American Music” Students in Arlington ISD’s International Baccalaureate film and AP African American Studies classes recently experienced a powerful journey through music and history with a private screening of “The Quilt: A Living History of African American Music” at the Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual and Performing…
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Arlington ISD Police Academy is the real deal It’s not every day you get to see a drone show – let alone two! But for Sam Houston High School law one students, that was just the beginning of their deep dive into the world of law enforcement in the Arlington ISD Police Academy. The Police Academy…
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Board Brief from school board meeting on Feb. 6 Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on Feb. 6, 2025, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. Dunn Elementary student Lailah Burnham started the meeting by leading everyone in the pledges of allegiance. The fifth grader did a great job. After…
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CTE a big deal all year in Arlington ISD February is Career and Technical Education Month, so we’re highlighting the Arlington ISD’s CTE program. But in the Arlington ISD, CTE is a big deal all year long. “CTE programming is the catalyst in which students gain knowledge and skills that set them up to successfully transition…
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This is National School Counseling Week It’s National School Counseling Week, so we’re highlighting a group of dedicated professionals who really deserve recognition all year long. School counselors’ job description is long and varied, but it’s all in the name of supporting students. And it’s a whole lot more than just helping students pick classes or…
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January was School Board Recognition Month, so we’re spotlighting our Board of Trustees and all the great work they do. This year the theme is “Leadership for Tomorrow’s Texas.” Today we’re spotlighting school board trustee David Wilbanks, who has been on the board since 2019. What are you most excited about for the district in…
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Special performance from American Idol contestant Odell Bunton Jr. Ready to spark change? Sam Houston High School invites you to its annual Black History Month program, a powerful celebration of African American history, culture and influence. This year’s theme, “Igniting the Change: The Next Steps,” highlights the impact of Black history while inspiring the next…
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Students wear red to mark Lunar New Year New year, new adventures! There’s no better place to celebrate the Lunar New Year than at Wimbish World Language Academy! This week, the school’s Mandarin program slithered into the year of the snake with a parade through the school’s halls, honoring the snake’s symbolism of growth, renewal…
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January is School Board Recognition Month January is School Board Recognition Month, and we want to spotlight our Board of Trustees and all the great work they do. This year the theme for the month is “Leadership for Tomorrow’s Texas.” Today we’re spotlighting board trustee Leanne Haynes. The Arlington ISD parent has been on the board since…
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Students celebrate the legacy of Dr. Matin Luther King Jr. Hundreds of Arlington ISD students participated in Arlington’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration earlier this month, and six came away with scholarships. Thanks to the Arlington Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee and Atmos Energy, $4,500 in scholarships were awarded to six Arlington ISD high…
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