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Apply now for Jones and Corey academies If you had to describe Jones Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language in only two words – actually an impossible task – they might be integration and cooperation. Jones, one of two Arlington ISD fine arts and dual language academies – the other is Corey Academy –…
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Teacher helps secure donated eyes Confidence. Courage. Vision. Sam Houston High School junior Dayanara Sanchez has never let blindness define her. A history lover, talented writer and passionate advocate, she radiates determination and grace. But this spring break, thanks to a powerful act of kindness from someone who believed in her – her teacher –…
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Board Brief from May 1, 2025 Students from Ashworth Elementary helped the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees welcome the month of May at last night’s school board meeting with their annual May Day celebration. The students came to the meeting with their Maypole and shared a video recording of their May Day dance. It was…
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Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open online. This is an easy way to enroll new and returning students for prekindergarten through 12th grade. Arlington ISD offers an outstanding educational experience for every child with opportunities to match their passions. Those opportunities start in pre-K and continue until your child graduates from high school ready for success…
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Event encourages reading at home Fairytales came to life for Arlington ISD’s youngest learners during a magical night of storytelling, costumes and hands-on literacy fun. Arlington ISD’s early childhood learning department put on their “Once Upon a Time” event last month for pre-K and kindergarten students at the district’s Professional Development Center, transforming the building…
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The article below is the sixth in a series designed to give readers insight into the school finance system in Texas. School finance is complicated. But it matters because it affects everything: student learning, teacher pay, school facilities, security, school buses, computers, career and technical opportunities, internet access, sports, fine arts and on and on…
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Jones parent info meetings on May 1 and 12 at 6 p.m. The Arlington ISD is one of the top fine arts districts in the state, and we have the most unique, innovative fine arts academies anywhere. And it all starts in kindergarten. Now is the time to apply to get into one of the…
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Arlington Independent School District is proud to announce the appointment of Taina Northington as its new Chief Communications Officer. Northington, a Lone Star Emmy award-winning journalist and recognized leader in school communications and strategic marketing, brings a wealth of experience in public relations, crisis communication, and brand strategy to the district. Northington joins Arlington ISD…
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Smart Mouth pizza now at four schools Even the pizza in Arlington ISD is getting smarter. That’s because the district is serving up something exciting in its cafeterias thanks to a new partnership with Smart Mouth Pizza. Known for serving restaurant-quality pizza crafted just for K-12 schools, Smart Mouth is helping Arlington ISD raise the…
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The article below is the fifth in a series designed to give readers insight into the school finance system in Texas. School finance is complicated. But it matters because it affects everything: student learning, teacher pay, school facilities, security, school buses, computers, career and technical opportunities, internet access, sports, fine arts and on and on and…
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