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Career Expo is at Sam Houston High School Are you looking to start a rewarding career? Now is your chance – with Arlington ISD. Arlington ISD is hosting a Career Expo this Saturday, June 17, at Sam Houston High School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The district is looking to hire for the following…
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The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees voted tonight to appoint Dr. Steven Wurtz as interim superintendent as they continue the search for a permanent replacement for Dr. Marcelo Cavazos, who will retire in August. “We are pleased that Dr. Wurtz will serve in this role and we’re confident he’ll provide steady leadership during this transitional…
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Students opt for military academies Last month, thousands of Arlington ISD students ecstatically walked across a stage to receive their high school diplomas. Their parents, too, were overwhelmed with joy as their “babies” will soon leave the nest and head off to various colleges and universities this fall. Some have enrolled at the University of…
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Free online sessions for parents developed by licensed therapists Every parent needs some advice sometimes, especially to help their kids navigate mental health. And with kids home for the summer, some extra help can be even more important. “Mental health doesn’t stop when the school bells are turned off,” said Stephanie Arceneaux, Arlington ISD guidance…
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Watch the STAR ceremony Each student in Arlington ISD’s top 2% of the graduating class of 2023 deserves a lot of recognition. But so do their teachers. That’s why the district honored those students – and the one teacher who had the greatest impact on them – at a banquet before the school year ended.…
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Best Communities for Music Education This sounds like a broken record, but it sounds really good. For the 17th time, the Arlington ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. “Few districts offer the breadth of music experiences that Arlington…
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Board honors scholarship recipients Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees met on June 8, 2023, and here are a few of the highlights. It’s June, and that means budget. But first, the meeting started with the best part – honoring outstanding students. First, the board recognized three graduating seniors who are the recipients of the J.…
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Furniture delivery started this week at Thornton You know a new building is almost complete when they start moving furniture in. That’s exactly what started on Wednesday at the new Thornton Elementary School, where they began rolling in the new library furniture. The new Thornton, under construction since the groundbreaking ceremony in December of 2021,…
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Martin valedictorian Vivian Nguyen It’s graduation season and we are celebrating the Class of 2023 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight Arlington ISD high schools. Meet Martin High School valedictorian Vivian Nguyen. NAME: Vivian Nguyen SCHOOL: Martin High School COLLEGE: Stanford University INTENDED MAJOR: Human biology What is your dream and how do you plan to make…
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Martin salutatorian Nicole Guarderas It’s graduation season and we are celebrating the Class of 2023 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight Arlington ISD high schools. Meet Martin High School salutatorian Nicole Guarderas. NAME: Nicole Guarderas SCHOOL: Martin High School COLLEGE: Rice University INTENDED MAJOR: Chemical engineering What is your dream and how do you plan to make…
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