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Texas Health and Atmos Energy install learning garden The new pollinator garden at Crow Leadership Academy wasn’t just designed for butterflies and bees. It was designed to pollinate young learners’ minds. Those learners gathered outside last week to witness the installation of their school’s new learning garden. “We are so excited for the beginning of…
Trustees plan for next school year Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on May 16, 2024, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. The evening started by administering the oath of office to the newest trustee, Larry Mike, and to two trustees who were reelected earlier this month, Melody Fowler…
Take 25 minutes to talk about summer safety With only a week remaining until summer break, it’s almost time to swim, play and relax. While classes may soon be out, safety precautions must stay in! “We want kids to be safe, be happy, make good choices and continue learning over the summertime,” said Arlington ISD…
Spanish pronunciation required at spelling bee Fourth grader Adan Rodriguez set the example at the first-ever Thornton Elementary Spanish Spelling Bee – and he spelled it correctly, too! Buzzing with anticipation, 22 third through sixth grade students gathered in the cafeteria, ready to showcase their language skills last week. After eight rounds, Rodriguez took…
STEM in pre-K is about exploration In Arlington ISD’s pre-K, 4-year-olds are real scientists. “They especially like it when they wear safety goggles,” said Viki Miller, a pre-K teacher at Dunn Elementary. “They really feel like scientists then.” They feel like it because it’s true. Two years ago Arlington ISD introduced a new innovative pre-K…
Principals and assistant principals love to serve A day in the life of a principal and assistant principal (AP) is not always fun and games. “It’s a hard job,” said Arlington ISD superintendent Dr. Matt Smith. But that’s why on School Principals Day, fun and games were exactly what was called for. Last…
Start your summer at Father Fest You know it’s almost summer because Father Fest is just around the corner. Kick off the summer right next Saturday, May 18, at Father Fest, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Arlington ISD Athletics Center. (1001 E. Division St. Arlington, TX 76011). Register now for Father FEST! The…
Playgrounds now open at all 53 elementary schools Check out this video about Arlington ISD’s new playgrounds, open now at all 53 elementary schools. Every elementary school received two new playgrounds, one for pre-K through first grade and the other for second through sixth grade. Kooken Education Center was the only exception with just one…
World languages department welcomes visitors from Trinidad and Tobago Arlington ISD’s Multilingual Welcome Center gets visitors from all over the world. But it probably hasn’t received many from Trinidad and Tobago before. Until last Friday. That’s when the United States State Department brought a delegation from the Caribbean country to Arlington specifically for a visit…
BBQ team taking on rivals at state Ribs, brisket and chicken are just a few of the categories Arlington ISD’s Smokin’ Ferrets will be competing in when they go to the HSBBQ state competition on Saturday. With over $30,000 worth of scholarships on the line, it’s no wonder the Ferrets – Arlington ISD’s Career and…