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Community-based pre-K taught by Arlington ISD teachers Arlington ISD’s community-based pre-K program for 3-year-olds is the perfect solution for working parents who want their kids to get started on their educational journey but also need full-day childcare. Arlington ISD’s community-based pre-K is a half-day pre-K program for 3-year-olds located in four local childcare centers. By…
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Lamar’s ensembles two of only 45 selected from across the country Lamar High School’s wind ensemble will have some company when it heads to a prestigious national festival in March. That’s because the Lamar percussion ensemble was selected to participate, too. Both ensembles will be headed to Indianapolis to perform at the 2024 Music for…
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Davis a former athletic trainer at Sam Houston High School October marks National Principals Month, and we want to honor the principals who work hard in our vision of making the Arlington ISD a premier school district and leader in education. Today we’re spotlighting Bailey Junior High principal Jason Davis. Davis has been the principal at Bailey…
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Register for Explore Arlington ISD now Explore Arlington ISD, your one-stop shop to find out about all the specialized program opportunities in the Arlington ISD, is now just a week away. The event is Tuesday, Oct. 24, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center. Explore Arlington ISD attendees will learn more…
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Arlington ISD Career Info Session The Arlington ISD Career Info Session is just 10 days away. It’s a virtual event that will showcase positions available throughout the district. Registrants will learn about the requirements of various positions and get a chance to ask any questions. “Attending the career info session for Arlington ISD can provide…
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Bond 2019 moves on to last phase Two phases down, one to go. The new playgrounds getting installed at all 53 Arlington ISD elementary schools – funded by the 2019 Bond – are divided into three phases. The first two phases, each with 17 schools, are now officially complete. That means all 34 schools in…
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October is all about bringing kindness, acceptance and inclusion into schools and communities all over the world for Bullying Prevention Month. And here in Arlington ISD, bullying prevention goes beyond the month of October. Hope Squad Just ask our Hope Squad members from across the district who know exactly how to fill their schools with…
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Ashworth Elementary dyslexia teacher Kim Harris is straightforward when she talks about her fight with cancer. “Cancer is rough,” said Harris. “It’s nasty. I just pray nobody has to go through this because it’s no fun. No fun.” The no-fun stage of life for Harris started last spring break…
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Maroney was Adams Elementary’s first principal October marks National Principals Month, and we want to honor the principals who work hard in our vision of making the Arlington ISD a premier school district and leader in education. Today we’re spotlighting new Lamar High School principal Lesley Maroney. While Maroney may be new to Lamar, she’s certainly not…
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New junior high is funded by the 2019 Bond This was a little different than an outdoor concert at the Levitt Pavilion. This outdoor venue featured piles of rubble. And the backdrop for Carter Junior High’s orchestra, band and choir included two huge yellow earth movers. As the student musicians played and sang, the walls…
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