Category: District News
Xello, the online program that helps Arlington ISD students prepare for college and career, is back for the 2021-22 school year and bigger than ever. Instead of having one Student Access Day like the district had last year, the district will have a pair of Xello Access Days this Thursday, Sept. 30, and Friday, Oct.…
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Ashworth Elementary celebrated International Day of Peace alongside members of the south Arlington community with decorative pinwheels and performances on the front lawn. The United Nations and countries around the world observe the day annually on Sept. 21 to encourage peace and non-violence. Pinwheels for Peace was started in 2005 by two Florida art teachers…
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It’s Tabata time for Workout Wednesday with Duff Elementary teacher Matt Bostick. And, no, Tabata isn’t a synonym for pain. It’s just a lot of high-intensity workout in a short amount of time. Luckily for our virtual learners, Bostick is here to demonstrate the correct way to get a lot of workout done in a…
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Join Arlington ISD on Sept. 27 for the 39th annual Dean Corey Marching Extravaganza! All six of Arlington ISD’s phenomenal high school marching bands (Arlington, Bowie, Lamar, Martin, Sam Houston and Seguin) will take the field and perform from 7-8:30 p.m. at Cravens Field. Each band will perform the shows they will take to the…
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As soon as Monica C. walked through the doors of Lamar High School’s cafeteria this past Saturday afternoon, she was greeted with applause. After all, only an hour earlier, Arlington ISD Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos and Lamar principal Andy Hagman had stopped by her apartment. Joining the men were school board member Aaron Reich and…
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In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Arlington ISD is featuring stories that highlight different aspects of Hispanic culture. Wimbish World Language Academy knows there is no better way to kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month than with a festive celebration for students, parents and staff. Hispanic Heritage Month aims to recognize the history,…
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Apparently, the strenuous circuit workout Duff Elementary physical education teacher Matt Bostick went through last week didn’t wear him out because he’s back for more. Workout Wednesday, which is designed for the Arlington ISD virtual learners, is back again this week with Bostick focusing on everyone’s favorite exercise – cardio workouts. Bostick, who has become…
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From playing sports to group projects and almost any other activity that requires a team setting, winning or being successful in some capacity is usually the end goal for most participants. However, that’s not the case for Seguin High School senior Ali Gutierrez. The three-sport athlete displayed an incredible act of humanity and sportsmanship in…
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The halls of Crow Leadership Academy rang with laughter and joy as Megan Wichman, great-granddaughter of the school’s namesake Corinne Crow, reveled in her family’s longtime legacy in Arlington ISD. While Wichman and her husband were in Arlington for Labor Day weekend, they decided to pay a visit to the school her family so greatly…
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The Arlington Master Chorale will commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with a memorial concert at the Arlington ISD Center for Visual and Performing Arts this Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The all-volunteer chorus, led by their music director Randy Jordan and collaborative pianist Dr. Jane Silvey Andrews, will perform twice on Saturday, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Jordan, a former director of music at Martin High School for 23 years, is overjoyed to perform…
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