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4% raise for fifth straight year The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees approved compensation increases for all eligible district employees at a board meeting Thursday night. “After a thoughtful discussion, the board reached a consensus on a 4% raise,” said Justin Chapa, board president. “This decision reflects our commitment to balancing fiscal responsibility with the…
Sam Houston HIGH Salutatorian Nestor Mejia Lopez It’s graduation season and we are celebrating the Class of 2024 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight Arlington ISD high schools. Meet Sam Houston High School’s salutatorian Nestor Mejia Lopez. NAME: Nestor Mejia Lopez SCHOOL: Sam Houston High School COLLEGE: University of Texas at Austin INTENDED MAJOR: Electrical and computer engineering 〉What…
MARTIN HIGH VALEDICTORIAN LYNN CHANG It’s graduation season and we are celebrating the Class of 2024 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight Arlington ISD high schools. Meet Martin High School’s valedictorian Lynn Chang. NAME: Lynn Chang SCHOOL: Martin High School COLLEGE: University of Texas at Austin INTENDED MAJOR: Biochemistry 〉What is one piece of advice you would give an incoming…
Sam Houston High valedictorian Luis Andrade It’s graduation season and we are celebrating the Class of 2024 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight Arlington ISD high schools. Meet Sam Houston High School’s valedictorian Luis Andrade. NAME: Luis Andrade SCHOOL: Sam Houston High School COLLEGE: Texas Christian University INTENDED MAJOR: Business 〉What is one piece of advice you would give…
MARTIN HIGH SALUTATORIAN EMILIO REZA It’s graduation season and we are celebrating the Class of 2024 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight Arlington ISD high schools. Meet Martin High School’s salutatorian Emilio Reza. NAME: Emilio Reza SCHOOL: Martin High School COLLEGE: Rice University INTENDED MAJOR: Computer science 〉What is one piece of advice you would give an incoming freshman? Have…
Board approves staff raises for 2024-2025 Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on June 6, 2024, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. School is out, but we’re still celebrating outstanding students and faculty. The board began the evening by thanking the students who served on the Student Leadership Advisory…
Wall of Fame honors legacy of Christa McAuliffe Last week, the Arlington ISD community celebrated more than 250 exceptional students and teachers at the annual Wall of Fame induction ceremony and dinner. The district continues to honor the Educational Flag of Learning and Liberty and astronaut Christa McAuliffe as symbols of the Wall of…
Join the Kooken family It’s all about little learners at Kooken Educational Center. In fact, Kooken is the only school in the Arlington ISD dedicated exclusively to only one grade level – pre-K for 3-year-olds. But that’s not the only thing that makes Kooken so special. “What makes Kooken special is our ability to serve,…
Lamar HIGH SALUTATORIAN Hannah Bunnag It’s graduation season and we are celebrating the Class of 2024 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight Arlington ISD high schools. Meet Lamar High School’s salutatorian Hannah Bunnag. NAME: Hannah Bunnag SCHOOL: Lamar High School COLLEGE: University of Texas at Arlington INTENDED MAJOR: Computer science 〉What is one piece of advice you would give…
UT Arlington will prepare 75 aspiring teachers for Arlington ISD The College of Education at The University of Texas at Arlington is creating a bridge to Texas classrooms through its Alternative Certification Program (ACP) — a 100% online program designed for candidates with a bachelor’s degree who are pursuing careers in teaching. The 300-hour program…