District News Archive
Play fosters curiosity and exploration 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 More about Purposeful play sparks learning in Arlington ISD Pre-K.
‘It was surreal’ Dunn Elementary fifth-grade teacher Audrey Simmons had a great story to tell her students when classes resumed at Dunn Tuesday morning. Simmons was supposed to be on the field for Monday’s Texas Rangers home opener representing teachers as frontline workers. But when the original plan for the ceremonial first pitch changed Monday…
Read More about Dunn Elementary teacher tosses first pitch.
Pre-K registration open now Arlington ISD’s pre-K teachers are excited about next school year! There are lots of reasons for their excitement, but one of them is that pre-K for four-year-olds in the Arlington ISD went from half-day to full-day last year for the first time. Full-day pre-K is a game changer for the district’s…
Read More about Full-day Pre-K enhances learning experience for youngest students.
Hale Elementary teacher comes home to teach Lacy Gregory wasn’t even sure she wanted to be a teacher when she was deciding on a career. Now she can’t imagine doing anything else. “I always say that teaching found me,” Gregory said. “I was actually interested in a career in school counseling. I got a job…
Read More about Arlington ISD to Host Virtual Teacher Job Fair.
Dunn Elementary teacher of the year in 2019-20 Dunn Elementary fifth-grade teacher Audrey Simmons is getting to play hooky Monday. At least it will be an excused absence. Simmons, who teaches science, was selected to represent the district for the Texas Rangers home opener Monday at Globe Life Field. The lifelong Rangers fan was surprised…
Read More about Elementary teacher to represent district at Rangers home opener.
Third graders rush playground after ribbon cutting The third-grader practically flew up the stairs toward the twisting slide. “Oh my goodness!” she said, streaming her thoughts aloud. “This is awesome! Awesome. So many choices!” Moments earlier, Pearcy STEM Academy Principal Codi Van Duzee, flanked by Arlington ISD Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos, snipped the caution tape…
Read More about New playgrounds open at Pearcy STEM Academy.
World-class instruments and amazing technology The Arlington ISD’s new Center for Visual and Performing Arts was filled with the sounds of two professional Steinway pianists today as they played a rousing duet, four hands masterfully flying across the keyboard. But the pianists weren’t at the CVPA. They were in New York, and a screen showed…
Read More about New Steinway Spirio pianos introduced at Center for Visual and Performing Arts.
Workshops to help families get ready for summer The Arlington ISD’s Family Expo and Resource Fair is back for 2021. And it’s going to be accessible for everyone as this year’s event is going virtual. The free expo, which is set for April 16-17, is family focused and will have activities for all ages. Families…
Read More about Arlington ISD’s Family Expo and Resource Fair is back.
Fire truck tour is highlight for most students Nothing beats a fire truck tour. That was clearly evident when Arlington ISD fire academy students recently put on assemblies about fire safety for students in kindergarten through third grade. The assemblies at Burgin and Rankin elementary schools were made possible thanks to a generous grant from…
Read More about Fire academy students teach fire safety at elementary schools.
Winner of the 2020 Congressional App Challenge Being a student at the STEM Academy opened up more than just a new world in education for Michelle Nguyen. Attending the school on the Martin High School campus also served as the inspiration for an award-winning app designed by the 16-year-old junior. The light-bulb moment was born…
Read More about STEM Academy student earns national award.