District News
HOCO season kicked off with Arlington High #HOCO season is almost here! Ready to radiate your school spirit? Everybody knows that homecoming festivities are a must. But have you ever wondered about the history or where all of these traditions come from? What does homecoming even mean? “When I think of homecoming I think of…
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Trustees approve legislative agenda for special session Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on September 7, 2023, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. Now that the school year is in full swing, trustees get to enjoy student participation at many of the meetings. These are always the biggest highlights.…
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Old Knox building opened in 1958 It’s demo day. Actually, it’s demo days at the Arlington ISD’s old Knox Elementary School. It takes more than a day to tear down an old school. The building that also served as a temporary Thornton Elementary for the last two years is now officially being torn down to…
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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. You can’t do well in school if you’re not there. And research suggests…
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First Trustee Talks is at PDC Join members of the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees at the first Trustee Talks of the new school year for a presentation and discussion about what’s going on in the district. This meeting will focus on safety and accountability. Trustee Talks is a series of public meetings initiated by the Board…
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Seager helps students in Families in Transition program Last Friday, Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager thrilled the crowd at Globe Life Field by crushing his 26th home run of the season. The three-time All-Star has battled hamstring and thumb injuries throughout the season, but his recent return to the lineup couldn’t have come at a…
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This is your moment Students, this is your moment. It’s your time to discover. To learn. To laugh. To create. To sing. And to dance. It’s your time to soar. This is your moment. Don’t miss this. School is your place to build your future. Enjoy your moment. Make the most of it. But you…
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Year two of construction at Arlington High School looks a lot different than the first. “The difference this year is that we can actually see the progress,” said AHS principal Stacie Humbles. “This summer, we got to see the structure go up and work is being done everywhere.” It was a busy summer of construction…
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Dr. Marcelo Cavazos to be honored Retired Arlington ISD superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos will be honored with the North Texas Education Leadership Award next month. The award is presented by the North Texas Commission. Cavazos is being honored for his development of innovative programs that meet the current needs of employers and students and for…
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New Berry funded by the 2019 Bond It was a party Monday evening at Berry Elementary School. “Mr. Celebration” himself, Sir Earl Toon of Kool & the Gang, turned the dedication of the new elementary school into a celebration. In front of a packed cafeteria – full of Berry students, parents, teachers and alumni –…
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