Next Trustee Talks is at the PDC Join members of the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees at the next Trustee Talks for a presentation and discussion about what’s going on in the district. Trustee Talks is a series of public meetings initiated by the Board of Trustees. Two or three trustees host each meeting, give…
Butler choir shares legacy of Black music It’s not easy fitting the whole school into Butler Elementary’s small cafeteria. It took a while to get every class in last Thursday morning. But this assembly was worth it. Once the students were all squeezed in, Butler’s Star Choir presented its annual Black History Month Program for…
Couple adopts one-, two- and three-year-old Apryl Meyer-Smith and her husband Jason were living the dream as empty nesters. After raising three children, who are all in their 20s now, the couple was getting used to a quiet, peaceful house with just the two of them. Then, they got the surprise of a lifetime. Well,…
Swimmer is only a sophomore Seguin High School sophomore Paul Nguyen is making his way to the state swim meet this weekend in Austin. He is the only swimmer in the entire district advancing to the state competition. Nguyen will be competing in his favorite race, the 50-yard freestyle, for a chance at a state…
Board Brief from Feb. 16 Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on Feb. 16, 2023, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. The words “fun” and “board meeting” aren’t often put in the same sentence, but they went together last night. That’s because of the amazing students and community partner…
New Webb replaces school built in 1960 When Webb Elementary School originally opened in 1993, it was in a building built in 1960 as Nichols Junior High. But today, Webb has a brand-new building for the first time. The district celebrated the much-needed new facility with a dedication ceremony and open house last Friday, complete…