Category: prek
It’s not too late to start Pre-K! Whether you haven’t enrolled your three- or four-year-old yet or you registered over the summer but decided not to start school in August, you are welcome and encouraged to start now. We have two great options: in-person Pre-K or virtual Pre-K. 1. In-person Pre-K In person Pre-K started…
Read MoreBilingual Pre-K Delivers English and Spanish Instruction Where can a four-year-old learn to read and write in Spanish while also learning English and having a lot of fun? The Arlington ISD’s bilingual Pre-K program, offered at 25 elementary schools. “In Arlington ISD we embrace and respect other cultures and celebrate diversity,” said Dr. Jackeline Orsini,…
Read MoreArlington ISD Principals Stress Why Pre-K Is Important Pre-K is not merely an add-on to a child’s K-12 education. It is a key component that kickstarts the youngest learners’ educational journey. Just ask the two Arlington ISD principals who used to teach Pre-K. Dr. Connie Spence, principal at Kooken Education Center, and Beth Anne Woodard,…
Read More14 Valedictorians and Salutatorians For The Class of 2020 Started With Arlington ISD’s Pre-K And Kindergarten Program It’s safe to say that the Arlington ISD’s seven valedictorians and seven salutatorians from the Class of 2020 are homegrown. Ten of these 14 outstanding seniors started their education in the Arlington ISD in Pre-K and the remaining…
Read MoreArlington ISD Head Start Pre-K PLUS Program Expands Opportunities For Students Arlington ISD is excited to announce a new partnership with Child Care Associates to establish the first Arlington ISD Head Start Pre-K PLUS program at an Arlington ISD campus. This new program will bring the district’s outstanding Pre-K programming to even more of the…
Read MorePurposeful Play Builds Educational Foundation Lots of playtime probably isn’t what comes to mind when you think about going to school. But for Arlington ISD’s Pre-K students, purposeful play is a big part of every day. “Sometimes, when people hear the word play, they think it’s a bad word, that students are unsupervised, running around,…
Read MoreArlington ISD Teachers Share The Advantages Of Free Full-Day Pre-K Pre-K will be full-day for all 4-year-olds next school year in the Arlington ISD for the first time. That’s exciting news for Pre-K teachers because they know how much the extended school day will help the district’s youngest learners. “Extending our academic program for 4-year-old…
Read MoreRankin Elementary Pre-K Student’s Fight Against Cancer One of the smallest students in the Rankin Elementary community has provided the biggest of lift during the pandemic that closed schools for the remainder of the school year. Eliana Cardenas, a Pre-K student who had her year cut short last September because of a cancer diagnosis, found…
Read MoreRegistering For Arlington ISD Free Full-Day Pre-K Is Easy Registering your child for Pre-K is a major milestone. But it may also feel like an overwhelming, complicated process, especially with schools closed for COVID-19. But don’t worry: It’s not as bad as it seems, and we’re here to help you get through it. Follow this…
Read More5 Ways To Explore The World With Your Preschooler The Arlington ISD is thrilled to be offering free full-day Pre-K for 4-year-olds for the first time ever. We’re here to celebrate our littlest learners with 5 Ways to Explore the World Without Leaving Home: Pre-K edition. Sesame Street has been a family favorite for more…
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