Dr. Orsini hails from Puerto Rico During National Hispanic Heritage Month the Arlington ISD is spotlighting several staff members about their Hispanic Heritage. Today we’re talking with Dr. Jackeline Orsini, our director of early childhood learning. 〉What does your Hispanic heritage mean to you? It’s about celebrating my culture, being proud of my roots and…
Students speak with college recruiters from across country Arlington ISD juniors and seniors are supposed to be visiting colleges like Texas A&M and Stephen F. Austin right around now, but the COVID-19 pandemic put a stop to that. The solution: do a virtual tour. It’s not the same thing, but what is right now? Seniors…
Teachers have excelled amidst pandemic The amazing Arlington ISD teachers should be honored every day, but today is a really special one. Today is World Teachers’ Day, which since 1994 has found a way to honor the teachers throughout the world for all of the work they do. Fittingly, the theme for World Teachers’ Day…
Custodians part of Arlington ISD school families It’s National Custodial Workers Recognition Day! While we always appreciate our custodians, with COVID-19 we are more grateful than ever for the work they do. If you see any of our outstanding custodians, please give them a huge THANK YOU! Their dedication and attention to detail is nothing…
Elementary specialized program applications open now When the Arlington ISD is introducing its specialized educational offerings for students we usually begin with the most pertinent news first: free. Free as in college credit. Free as in packing in a couple of years of college without serving up a dime. Free as in bypassing college completely…
It’s not too late to start Pre-K! Whether you haven’t enrolled your three- or four-year-old yet or you registered over the summer but decided not to start school in August, you are welcome and encouraged to start now. We have two great options: in-person Pre-K or virtual Pre-K. 1. In-person Pre-K In person Pre-K started…