☀️ SCHOOL’S (ALMOST) OUT FOR SUMMER! ☀️ We are sliding into the final stretch, Shack families! To help us cross the finish line smoothly, please take note of our schedule for the last two days: ⏰ Early Dismissal: We’ll be heading out at 12:45 PM on both May 21st and May 22nd. 🚫 Pack Light: Please leave the backpacks at home! No backpacks are allowed on campus for the last two days of school. Let's make these final days the best ones yet! 🥳🎉 #ShackStrong#SummerBound#LastDaysOfSchool... See MoreSee Less
💚 Mental Health Matters: Supporting Our Teens May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and here at the Shack, we want to remind our families that you don’t have to navigate the ups and downs of the teenage years alone. Being a teen is tough—and being the parent of one can be just as challenging! Prioritizing mental wellness is one of the greatest gifts we can give our students. Whether it's managing stress, navigating friendships, or just needing a safe space to talk, we are here to support you. 📚 Resources for Families If you're looking for ways to support your teen's mental well-being at home, check out these helpful guides: Child Mind Institute: Helping Teens Cope with Stress The Jed Foundation: Mental Health Resource Center NAMI: Basics for Parents and Caregivers The Parenting Center of Tarrant County Help Me Grow North Texas Alliance for Children (online classes) 🤝 Reach Out to Your Shack Counselors We are dedicated to ensuring every student feels seen, heard, and supported. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your designated counselor based on your last name: Last Names A–L: Contact Ms. Howcroft at 📧 showcrof@aisd.net Last Names M–Z: Contact Ms. Walker at 📧 nwalker@aisd.net Let us know how we can help! Let's work together to make mental health a priority this month and every month. 🟢 #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth#ShackStrong#GreenOut#TeensMatter#SelfCare... See MoreSee Less
FATHER FEST 2026 is HERE! Bring the whole family out for a FREE day of: •Car Show •Student Performances •Games & Activities •Free Food •Community Resources May 16, 2026 10 AM – 2 PM
Thornton Elementary 2301 East Park Row Drive Arlington, TX 76010
This is more than an event, it’s a celebration of FAMILY 👉 Register now: tinyurl.com/3T56X4WN
Shackelford AVID students had the opportunity to visit SMU and experience what student life is like as a SMU Mustang. AVID College visits allow students to explore all the different possibilities of college. Way to represent The Patriots AVID! ... See MoreSee Less
Future Patriot Parents are invited to a special campus experience on May 20th from 9am to 10am. We will start with coffee in the Library followed by a tour of campus learning and activies. We hope you will join us! ... See MoreSee Less
Seniors 2026 you are invited to join us for a Last Walk through the halls of Shackelford! We will have fun reminencing about your time as a Patriot, plus you will have a chance to give the 8th graders some advice about High School. See you on the 20th at 3:15pm. Scan the QR code below to RSVP. ... See MoreSee Less
📝 Final Exam Season is Here, Patriots! 🛡️ It’s time to finish the year strong! We are officially gearing up for final exams, and we want every student to be prepared for success. 🚀 Here is the "need-to-know" info to help you ace your finals: The Grading Scale: Your final exam counts for 1/7th of your total semester grade. Every bit of effort counts! 📈 Passing for the Year: Remember, students need a 70 or above as their overall average for the school year to pass their classes. 🎓 Final exams cannot be given early! Early Release Days: Mark your calendars! We will dismiss early at 12:45 PM on: 📅 Thursday, May 21 📅 Friday, May 22 🕒 Final Exam Schedule pictured below. 📸 Take a deep breath, start reviewing your notes, and let’s end this semester on a high note! You’ve got this! 💪✨ #ShackelfordJuniorHigh#PatriotPride#FinalExams#AISD#FinishStrong... See MoreSee Less
We had three Patriots compete in Robofest on Saturday morning! We are proud of these Patriots and the incredible work they put into building a robot. Strong work! ... See MoreSee Less
☀️ SCHOOL’S (ALMOST) OUT FOR SUMMER! ☀️
We are sliding into the final stretch, Shack families! To help us cross the finish line smoothly, please take note of our schedule for the last two days:
⏰ Early Dismissal: We’ll be heading out at 12:45 PM on both May 21st and May 22nd.
🚫 Pack Light: Please leave the backpacks at home! No backpacks are allowed on campus for the last two days of school.
Let's make these final days the best ones yet! 🥳🎉 #ShackStrong #SummerBound #LastDaysOfSchool ... See MoreSee Less
💚 Mental Health Matters: Supporting Our Teens
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and here at the Shack, we want to remind our families that you don’t have to navigate the ups and downs of the teenage years alone.
Being a teen is tough—and being the parent of one can be just as challenging! Prioritizing mental wellness is one of the greatest gifts we can give our students. Whether it's managing stress, navigating friendships, or just needing a safe space to talk, we are here to support you.
📚 Resources for Families
If you're looking for ways to support your teen's mental well-being at home, check out these helpful guides:
Child Mind Institute: Helping Teens Cope with Stress
The Jed Foundation: Mental Health Resource Center
NAMI: Basics for Parents and Caregivers
The Parenting Center of Tarrant County
Help Me Grow North Texas
Alliance for Children (online classes)
🤝 Reach Out to Your Shack Counselors
We are dedicated to ensuring every student feels seen, heard, and supported. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your designated counselor based on your last name:
Last Names A–L: Contact Ms. Howcroft at 📧 showcrof@aisd.net
Last Names M–Z: Contact Ms. Walker at 📧 nwalker@aisd.net
Let us know how we can help! Let's work together to make mental health a priority this month and every month. 🟢
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #ShackStrong #GreenOut #TeensMatter #SelfCare ... See MoreSee Less
FATHER FEST 2026 is HERE!
Bring the whole family out for a FREE day of:
•Car Show
•Student Performances
•Games & Activities
•Free Food
•Community Resources
May 16, 2026
10 AM – 2 PM
Thornton Elementary
2301 East Park Row Drive
Arlington, TX 76010
This is more than an event, it’s a celebration of FAMILY
👉 Register now: tinyurl.com/3T56X4WN
#FatherFest2026 #ArlingtonISD #FamilyEngagement #CommunityStrong ... See MoreSee Less
Shackelford AVID students had the opportunity to visit SMU and experience what student life is like as a SMU Mustang. AVID College visits allow students to explore all the different possibilities of college. Way to represent The Patriots AVID! ... See MoreSee Less
Future Patriot Parents are invited to a special campus experience on May 20th from 9am to 10am. We will start with coffee in the Library followed by a tour of campus learning and activies. We hope you will join us! ... See MoreSee Less
Seniors 2026 you are invited to join us for a Last Walk through the halls of Shackelford! We will have fun reminencing about your time as a Patriot, plus you will have a chance to give the 8th graders some advice about High School. See you on the 20th at 3:15pm. Scan the QR code below to RSVP. ... See MoreSee Less
📝 Final Exam Season is Here, Patriots! 🛡️
It’s time to finish the year strong! We are officially gearing up for final exams, and we want every student to be prepared for success. 🚀
Here is the "need-to-know" info to help you ace your finals:
The Grading Scale: Your final exam counts for 1/7th of your total semester grade. Every bit of effort counts! 📈
Passing for the Year: Remember, students need a 70 or above as their overall average for the school year to pass their classes. 🎓
Final exams cannot be given early!
Early Release Days: Mark your calendars! We will dismiss early at 12:45 PM on:
📅 Thursday, May 21
📅 Friday, May 22
🕒 Final Exam Schedule pictured below. 📸
Take a deep breath, start reviewing your notes, and let’s end this semester on a high note! You’ve got this! 💪✨
#ShackelfordJuniorHigh #PatriotPride #FinalExams #AISD #FinishStrong ... See MoreSee Less
The 2025-2026 Shackelford UIL Academic Team - Overall 2nd Place
These Patriots Amaze me! ... See MoreSee Less
We had three Patriots compete in Robofest on Saturday morning! We are proud of these Patriots and the incredible work they put into building a robot. Strong work! ... See MoreSee Less