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A massive construction project months ahead of schedule is practically unheard of. But at Gunn Junior High, where additions and renovations are turning the school into the district’s first fine arts/dual language junior high academy, months ahead of schedule is actually the project’s current status. It’s thanks to a strong partnership among Gunn and Arlington…
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High school students, do you still need a summer job? Arlington ISD has a great online resource to help you find one. The Arlington ISD Career Board actually has a lot more than just summer opportunities. It has everything from part-time jobs and practicums for current students to career opportunities for recent graduates, plus help…
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If there is any group of people that knows how rough the last year has been, it’s campus administrators. Principals, assistant principals and deans of instruction were integral in the success of students across Arlington ISD during the COVID-19 pandemic. To honor their hard work and commitment to their schools and students, the Arlington ISD…
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When you think of summer school, thoughts of boredom, monotony and maybe even punishment may come to the top of your head. Luckily for students in Arlington ISD, teachers and staff at Ellis Elementary are redefining the idea of summer learning by creating a welcoming environment and spicing things up in the classroom. Students from…
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It’s not often – if ever – that you get to see Arlington ISD superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos coaxed to the stage during a mariachi concert. But that’s exactly where he was recently when he joined teachers, staff, students and parents celebrating the legacy and future of Thornton Elementary. Thornton is about to be torn…
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Dive into Arlington ISD’s brand new pool with the district’s brand new swim club! Tryouts are Tuesday, June 15, for all kids ages five and up. Last names A-M are from 4-5 p.m. Last names N-Z are from 5-6 p.m. “I am excited the Arlington ISD Aquatics Club is open and welcoming families from across…
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Inside Ellis Elementary School’s rear hallway, the setup for the first-ever commencement ceremony held by its special education alternate curriculum staff couldn’t have been grander. Decked out with blue and white balloons to match the students’ caps and gowns – the wing was lined with two rows of tiny chairs for the graduates and their…
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Matthew Lewis has joined an exclusive club. The Arlington High School graduate is one of a select group nationwide named a National Merit Scholar after an extensive two-year screening and application process. “To me, being a National Merit Scholar is an honor and has given me opportunities I wouldn’t have had otherwise,” Lewis said. The…
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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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Arlington ISD is known for having outstanding students whose bright minds will help change the future. We pride ourselves on being ahead of the curve as a district where students can showcase their talents and utilize their resources to affect change. Today we want to highlight one of our own – Vivian Nguyen. Nguyen is…
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