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The 87th Texas Legislature convened on Jan. 12, 2021, and will adjourn May 31, 2021. The legislature meets every two years to set the state’s budget and consider and implement new legislation. For each legislative session, the Arlington ISD issues a legislative agenda with a series of priorities that are important to the district and…
Read More about LEARN ABOUT ARLINGTON ISD’S LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES.Parents and their small children anxiously waited inside Pearcy STEM Academy’s cafeteria. Dr. Jackeline Orsini, Arlington ISD’s director of early childhood learning, and her team warmly welcomed the parents and spoke to the exuberant children. Orsini announced to the families that their children are the first recipients of a new pre-K scholarship. The children will get to attend pre-K free-of-charge for the 2021-22 school year! Orsini called each child…
Read More about Pre-K scholarships awarded in fun ceremony.The Arlington ISD is home to plenty of amazing students. And then there are also STAR students, who are the top two percent of graduating students from each of our high schools. The district normally honors them at the Student Teacher Achievement Recognition luncheon, but because of COVID-19 protocols, the event took place online this…
Read More about STAR students Awards delivered to top 2% of AISD.Registration is open now The 2020-21 school year is close to wrapping up, but it’s already time to start marking your calendars for the official start of the 2021-22 school year for Arlington ISD students. The seventh annual Back to School Kickoff is set for Saturday, Aug. 7 at AT&T Stadium from 8 a.m. until…
Read More about Back to School Kickoff is Aug. 7 at AT&T Stadium.Roark family says goodbye Once a Raider, always a Raider. Roark Elementary School’s 60-year run comes to an end on Tuesday when school lets out. But once a Raider, always a Raider. That doesn’t come to an end – ever. While Roark’s spirit is as strong as ever, the building that opened in 1961 near…
Read More about Roark Elementary celebrates 60-year legacy.Multiply your possibilities If you’re looking to do more in your community, join Arlington ISD for an hourly employee job fair May 27 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Arlington ISD Athletics Center. Whether you’re looking to provide a safe learning environment for students, or you would like to be on the same daytime…
Read More about Find your perfect job at district hourly job fair May 27.The 87th Texas Legislature convened on Jan. 12, 2021, and will adjourn May 31, 2021. The legislature meets every two years to set the state’s budget and consider and implement new legislation. For each legislative session, the Arlington ISD issues a legislative agenda with a series of priorities that are important to the district and…
Read More about Learn about Arlington ISD’s legislative priorities.Teachers surprised in Zoom meeting Fifteen Arlington ISD teachers got a good surprise when they entered a Zoom meeting Tuesday afternoon. They were expecting to participate in a virtual learning focus group during their lunch hour. Instead, they found out they were being honored as Kiwanis Woodrow Counts Teacher of the Year recipients. Arlington ISD…
Read More about Arlington ISD teachers of the year announced.The 87th Texas Legislature convened on Jan. 12, 2021, and will adjourn May 31, 2021. The legislature meets every two years to set the state’s budget and consider and implement new legislation. For each legislative session, the Arlington ISD issues a legislative agenda with a series of priorities that are important to the district and…
Read More about Learn about Arlington ISD’s legislative priorities.Michelle Quigley also won grant from HEB Peach Elementary librarian Michelle Quigley can finally let everyone know she’s a big winner. Quigley was awarded a $5,000 grant from the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. The former First Lady was on the “The Kelly Clarkson Show” Tuesday to make the announcements, and Quigley was also…
Read More about Peach Elementary librarian wins grant from Laura Bush Foundation.