Month: May 2024
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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