District News
Students now work part-time at local dental office The 10th annual Arlington ISD Back to School Kickoff may have happened last month, but the impact it’s making on the district can still be felt. It’s not just by the students who received backpacks either. The students from the P-TECH at Bowie High School who worked…
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Board adopts tax rate Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on September 5, 2024, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. It was a fun meeting because so much of it focused on honoring exceptional students and outstanding partners, and there were a lot of “firsts” for this school year.…
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Arlington ISD promotes Attendance Awareness Month School attendance is critical, and September sets the tone for the rest of the year. That’s why the Arlington ISD is highlighting Attendance Awareness Month for the next four weeks. Success in school hinges on attendance. After all, you can’t do well in school if you’re not there. And…
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Seager helps students wth $400 shopping spree As the Arlington High School senior pushed his cart down the aisle at Academy Sports + Outdoors toward the shoe section, the guy walking by gave him a fist bump. That guy wasn’t another customer. It was Corey Seager, Texas Ranger and two-time World Series MVP. When the…
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Read recap of ‘BBQ High’ episode four Spoiler alert! We’re giving weekly updates on the sizzling reality TV series “BBQ High,” featuring Arlington ISD’s competitive BBQ team. Episode four of Magnolia Network’s TV series “BBQ High” was all about decisions for Martin High School senior Marc Fadel. While celebrating his two-year anniversary with his…
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‘Pride of Lamar’ mural completed in July The pride at Lamar High School is obvious. So obvious that it’s boldly displayed across the wall of the Viking band hall. That’s because in 2023, the Lamar Band Booster Club took on a beautification project that led to the creation of a blue and gold 60-foot mural right…
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Help your pre-k or kindergarten child have a great year Attention pre-K and kindergarten parents! This event is for you. Arlington ISD’s early childhood learning department wants to help you and your child have an exceptional pre-K and kindergarten experience. Now that school has started, you probably have a lot of questions. Surf’s Up on…
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Blanton nurse always prepared What makes a hero? Is it courage, kindness or the ability to act confidently in a crisis? For Blanton Elementary’s family engagement liaison Candice Rocha, it’s someone who knows how to save a life – specifically from cheesy enchiladas. In May, what started as a casual lunch in the break…
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“BBQ High” on Magnolia Network Spoiler alert! We’re giving weekly updates on the sizzling reality TV series “BBQ High,” featuring Arlington ISD’s competitive BBQ team. Magnolia Network’s new series “BBQ High” returned this Sunday with an update on the Smokin’ Ferrets from the Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center (CTC). After securing their spot at…
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Remynse community welcomes students back At Remynse Elementary, everybody belongs. If any of the Lil’ Texans are new to the school or have forgotten, they are reminded year after year at the annual welcome back to school parade with music blaring and car horns honking. “We want every student and staff member to know that,”…
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