District News
Playgrounds funded by the 2019 Bond All 105 new playgrounds in the Arlington ISD are now open. The years-long project – funded by the 2019 Bond – to make sure every single Arlington ISD elementary student has access to a fun playground wrapped up last month when McNutt Elementary’s new playgrounds – the last two…
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School social workers provide all kinds of resources Sam Houston High School’s social work office doesn’t just house two school social workers. The office is also home to a resource closet with emergency clothing, hygiene products, food and school supplies for any students and their families who need them. That closet is a good representation…
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Foster Elementary opened in 1973 In the early 1970s, big changes were happening in Arlington. Residents were thrilled to see the opening of the old, popular Forum 303 Mall. The Texas Rangers had just brought major league baseball to the city from Washington D.C. And flying in and out of the area became easier with…
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Event coincides with Read Across America Day The annual Reading Rocks event at Crouch Elementary last Friday featured a little bit of everything. Of course, there were plenty of books. After all, the event coincides with Read Across America Day. There were snacks to make sure all the guest readers were fueled up before heading…
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Family Expo gets your family ready for summer Are you ready for an exhilarating experience that combines education with fun? Look no further than Arlington ISD’s annual Family Expo, presented by the family and community engagement department in collaboration with Xi Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and The Arlington Foundation for…
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Canon representative is a CTC grad When Aleksandr Thomas went to the Arlington ISD Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center last week, he had to go in the front door and sign in as a visitor. A little different than last year when he’d come in the student entrance. Last year at this time, he…
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Career Exploration Camp registration opens March 18 Parents, if you are looking for a fun way for your incoming seventh, eighth or ninth grade student to spend their summer, the free Career Exploration Camp at the Dan Dipert Career Technical Center is the perfect opportunity. The Arlington ISD career and technical education department (CTE) has…
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Fire Academy instructor is Arlington ISD grad Ready to start your career? In a sea of opportunities in Arlington ISD’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, there’s a path for every student. For some, it even leads right back to where it all started. Just ask Arlington ISD Fire Academy lead instructor and program coordinator…
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Meritorious Budget Award for excellence in budget presentation The Arlington ISD has been honored with a Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for its excellence in budget presentation for the 2023-24 school year. The award marks the 12th consecutive year the district has received the honor. “We are honored to receive this recognition,” Arlington ISD chief financial officer…
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150 students celebrated for academic achievement February Arlington ISD Board of Trustees meetings seem to last longer and longer every year. That’s a good thing. For the third consecutive year, the district set a record for the number of high school students honored for achieving either National Merit Semifinalist or College Board recognition. This year,…
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