Arlington ISD
Teachers completed 18 hours at UTA to teach dual credit The surprise visit with balloons was a nice way to end the year. Actually, to end the last two years. It’s been two years of hard work that three Arlington ISD teachers were celebrated for last month as the school year came to a close.…
Old school replaced by the 2019 Bond Webb Elementary School is gone. The old one that is. The old Webb, built in 1960 as Nichols Junior High, became Webb Elementary in 1993 after Nichols moved north of I-30 to its current location. The old building served students well for more than 60 years, but it…
Pre-K students love school We can tell you all about how great Arlington ISD’s pre-K is. How it prepares kids for kindergarten and inspires them for a lifelong journey of learning through a fun, play-based curriculum. But sometimes, it’s better to go straight to the experts – the pre-K students themselves. Several district pre-K teachers…
Career Expo is at Sam Houston High School Are you looking to start a rewarding career? Now is your chance – with Arlington ISD. Arlington ISD is hosting a Career Expo this Saturday, June 17, at Sam Houston High School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The district is looking to hire for the following…
The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees voted tonight to appoint Dr. Steven Wurtz as interim superintendent as they continue the search for a permanent replacement for Dr. Marcelo Cavazos, who will retire in August. “We are pleased that Dr. Wurtz will serve in this role and we’re confident he’ll provide steady leadership during this transitional…
Students opt for military academies Last month, thousands of Arlington ISD students ecstatically walked across a stage to receive their high school diplomas. Their parents, too, were overwhelmed with joy as their “babies” will soon leave the nest and head off to various colleges and universities this fall. Some have enrolled at the University of…
Free online sessions for parents developed by licensed therapists Every parent needs some advice sometimes, especially to help their kids navigate mental health. And with kids home for the summer, some extra help can be even more important. “Mental health doesn’t stop when the school bells are turned off,” said Stephanie Arceneaux, Arlington ISD guidance…
Watch the STAR ceremony Each student in Arlington ISD’s top 2% of the graduating class of 2023 deserves a lot of recognition. But so do their teachers. That’s why the district honored those students – and the one teacher who had the greatest impact on them – at a banquet before the school year ended.…
Best Communities for Music Education This sounds like a broken record, but it sounds really good. For the 17th time, the Arlington ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. “Few districts offer the breadth of music experiences that Arlington…
Board honors scholarship recipients Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees met on June 8, 2023, and here are a few of the highlights. It’s June, and that means budget. But first, the meeting started with the best part – honoring outstanding students. First, the board recognized three graduating seniors who are the recipients of the J.…