District News
World languages department welcomes visitors from Trinidad and Tobago Arlington ISD’s Multilingual Welcome Center gets visitors from all over the world. But it probably hasn’t received many from Trinidad and Tobago before. Until last Friday. That’s when the United States State Department brought a delegation from the Caribbean country to Arlington specifically for a visit…
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BBQ team taking on rivals at state Ribs, brisket and chicken are just a few of the categories Arlington ISD’s Smokin’ Ferrets will be competing in when they go to the HSBBQ state competition on Saturday. With over $30,000 worth of scholarships on the line, it’s no wonder the Ferrets – Arlington ISD’s Career and…
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Eat Your Art Out The Arlington Museum of Art’s annual Eat Your Art Out event once again delighted dessert enthusiasts and art lovers alike with its delectable display of culinary creativity. “We’re sweet on art, and we’re sweet on you” was this year’s theme, which celebrated the intersection of confectionery delights and artistic expression. Bakers…
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Kids dress in fairytale costumes “It was beautiful,” Princess Aurora said. That’s not usually how the Arlington ISD’s Professional Development Center is described. But Sleeping Beauty – also known as Dr. Jackeline Orsini, Arlington ISD director of early childhood learning – was right. It was magical for dozens of pre-K and kindergarten-age children. Arlington ISD’s…
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What’s Your Big Idea? 2024 Bailey Junior High eighth grader Darius Turner wants to be an entrepreneur. Even before he and his mom received an email asking for entries for the 18th Annual What’s Your Big Idea?” contest – sponsored by Arlington ISD and the Greater Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce – he was already…
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Book-A-Palooza books come from Scholastic Farrell Elementary teachers Amanda Davidson and Melissa Garcia’s classes were upset they left school early Monday afternoon. But that was only until they found out where they were going. “They got super excited,” Davidson said as she told them they were headed to pick out books at the seventh annual Book-A-Palooza.…
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Boles teacher Sheniqua Browder one of seven honored nationally Boles Junior High Math 180 teacher Sheniqua Browder was in her classroom last Wednesday morning doing what she normally does – teaching a class to help students grow their math skills. Her regular day took a turn when Arlington ISD superintendent Dr. Matt Smith, Boles principal…
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Fun leads to learning in pre-k 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. The key word is purposeful. The play is incorporated into the curriculum and is designed to foster curiosity…
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Scholarship includes Amazon internship Most students don’t get Amazon deliveries at school. But two seniors from Arlington ISD’s STEM Academy at Martin High School just got packages that will change their lives. “I had no idea what was coming,” said Karmen Chandler. What began as a typical meeting for members of the school’s Roboboat team…
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Good Morning America Honors Mama O! It was loud in the Martin High School auditorium this morning. In fact, the whole country could hear the cheers. That’s because they were live on Good Morning America. ABC News reporter Will Ganss – a Martin grad – brought the GMA crew to Arlington to celebrate and congratulate…
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