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Dr. Smith starts new job New Arlington ISD superintendent Dr. Matt Smith didn’t waste any time getting started on his first day on the job Tuesday. Smith was up at 5:15, at the administration building around 7, and then off to visit campuses on his first day. By the time Smith returned to the administration…
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New superintendent starts Jan. 30 After an extensive search and interview process, the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees officially hired Dr. Matt Smith, formerly with Belton ISD, as its new Superintendent yesterday evening. Board of Trustees President Melody Fowler spoke highly of Smith’s credentials and leadership, crediting him for passing the largest bond in Belton…
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Smith is current Belton ISD superintendent After an extensive search and interview process, tonight, the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees unanimously selected Dr. Matt Smith from Belton ISD as the lone finalist for superintendent. Board of Trustees President Melody Fowler spoke highly of Smith’s credentials and leadership, crediting him for passing the largest bond in…
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Dr. Marcelo Cavazos to be honored Retired Arlington ISD superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos will be honored with the North Texas Education Leadership Award next month. The award is presented by the North Texas Commission. Cavazos is being honored for his development of innovative programs that meet the current needs of employers and students and for…
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The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously last night, May 4, to name Dr. Michelle Cavazos (no relation to current Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos), from Gregory-Portland ISD, as the finalist for superintendent. By law, the board must now wait 21 days before voting to hire her to be the new superintendent for Arlington ISD.…
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For 33 years, he has dedicated his life to the mission of public education, 23 of them in the Arlington ISD and 11 as Superintendent of Schools. Today, Dr. Marcelo Cavazos announced he will retire from the district on Aug. 31, 2023. John Quincy Adams said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn…
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“Stand up, if you believe that dreams do come true!” Those were the words that motivational speaker and financial education book writer Diana Rochin told a large crowd last week while welcoming them at her first Arlington Latino Gala and Awards Ceremony. The founder of El Club del Exito (The Success Club) had invited guests…
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Arlington ISD Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos spent his first day of school like he always does, traveling across the district to visit students and staff members. On Monday, he also found out some important news from a second-grade student at Thornton Elementary. “I don’t want to go to high school,” she said. “It’s not like…
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Berry Elementary is about to be torn down. But one thing all of Berry’s staff agrees on is that Berry’s building is not what makes Berry, Berry. It’s the camaraderie inside that makes the school feel like home to so many. Teachers, staff, parents, students and community members gathered last week to celebrate that home,…
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A Message on Racial Injustice from Dr. Marcelo Cavazos, Superintendent, Arlington ISD I am saddened by the events that are taking place in our country. Simply put, there is no place for hate. We must eliminate racism and injustice. As your Superintendent, I commit to taking every possible action to continue teaching our students to…
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