Arlington ISD
ACHS VALEDICTORIAN SAMANTHA FERNANDEZ It’s graduation season and we are celebrating the Class of 2024 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight Arlington ISD high schools. Meet Arlington Collegiate High School’s valedictorian Samantha Fernandez. NAME: Samantha Fernandez SCHOOL: Arlington Collegiate High School COLLEGE: Texas Woman’s University INTENDED MAJOR: Nursing 〉What is one piece of advice you would give an incoming…
Pre-K classrooms designed for little learners Everything in Arlington ISD’s pre-K program is strategic – designed to inspire learning. That’s why every detail in pre-K classrooms was intentionally designed to launch our littlest learners on a lifelong journey of exploration and learning. “In Arlington ISD, we strive to create a magical learning experience for all…
Moore’s perfect attendance started at Ashworth Elementary Seguin High School senior Connor Moore has made it a point not to miss anything during his senior year of high school. That should come as no surprise to anyone who knows Moore. He hasn’t missed anything since he started in the Arlington ISD as a kindergartener at…
Father Fest had games, entertainment and resources Micah Pollard is a new dad, new husband, new to Arlington ISD, new to Arlington, period. “Just new, new, new,” he said. He’s a newlywed and native Houstonian who followed his wife and her eight-year-old son here. On May 19, he was also a newbie attending Arlington ISD’s…
Pre-K students ready for the next step Donovan was ready. When his teacher called his name, he bounded up the steps and strutted across the stage with man-sized strides and giant arm swings. Decked out in a sharp red polo and khaki pants, Donovan collected his pre-K diploma, found his spot on stage and flashed…
Needham is past president of the Texas Orchestra Directors Association Craig Needham is the new assistant director of fine arts – performing arts for the Arlington ISD. Needham was the director of orchestras at Richardson Berkner High School for 16 years and has spent the last three years as the orchestra director at McKinney Boyd…
Destination Imagination inspires innovation Seven fourth graders from Corey Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language are going to miss the last day of school tomorrow. That’s because they left for Kansas City today. The fourth graders are part of a Destination Imagination team heading to the DI Global Finals in Missouri this week. The…
Go outside, have fun and learn Dr. Jackeline Orsini, Arlington ISD’s director of early childhood learning, has a message for pre-K and kindergarten students – and really every child. “Go outside!” It’s spring, and that means it’s time to go outside and play! “Research has shown that children who play outdoors regularly are happier, healthier…
Idol singer motivates students at Career Day Career Day at Dunn Elementary had the energy and excitement of the TV show “American Idol” last week. That’s because they both aimed at inspiring individuals to live out their childhood dreams. It’s also because “American Idol” season 22 contestant Odell Bunton took the cafeteria stage. He shared the story…
Building legacies Everyone can see the construction going on at the front of Arlington High School. But on a recent Saturday, there was construction in the back, too. More than a dozen Arlington High students donning blue jeans, neon-orange T-shirts and white hard hats measured and sanded wood planks, drilled holes and hammered nails. No,…