District News
Thank you, librarians April is School Library Month, and the Arlington ISD wants to highlight its outstanding librarians at every school. BOOKS PLUS If you think Arlington ISD’s school librarians just check out books, think again. In fact, they are teachers with wide-ranging roles who impact literally every single student on campus. They serve as…
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What is pre-K really like? What is a day in Arlington ISD pre-K like? “It’s fun learning,” said Jennifer Pettiford, McNutt Elementary School pre-K teacher. “When they come to a pre-K class, they’re going to be doing interactive learning. That means hands-on.” You can read about it, but you really have to see it. Check…
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Rangers, Rollercoasters and more It may be impossible to not find something fun to do in the Arlington ISD on April 21 or April 22. There are huge Arlington ISD events both days, and it starts with two big ones Friday, April 21. The Texas Rangers are hosting Oakland for Arlington ISD Night. You can…
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Watch the Board Brief below Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on April 6, 2023, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. Student thespians from the Bowie High School Headliners Theatre Department kicked off the meeting by performing a scene from their one act play, “The Arabian Nights.” They were…
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Fire trucks roll up to Jones When two fire trucks rolled up in front of Jones Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language last Wednesday, the crew didn’t pull out any hoses or fire gear. Instead, they pulled out two certificates of commendation. “This is among the first times that we’ve done this where we’ve…
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Kamille See paves the way at Martin! Kamille See made history as the first Arlington ISD student to create a districtwide monologue competition to feature African American playwrights. What was her motivation? Well, throughout her scholastic career, See has served as a Girl Scout and earned multiple honors for her dedication as a scout, but,…
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Secure a scholarship today! Attention, parents and students! Finding scholarships to apply for is easy thanks to the Arlington ISD’s guidance and counseling department. Students can apply for scholarships year-round by checking out the scholarships page and choosing which ones they qualify for. There is a scholarship for everyone. Does your teen have a green…
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We’re saying goodbye to our beloved superintendent, Dr. Marcelo Cavazos. After 11 years in the position and 23 years in the Arlington ISD, Dr. Cavazos is retiring. Fill out the form to send Dr. C your well wishes for retirement and we’ll post your comments below. To RSVP to attend Dr. Cavazos’ retirement celebration, email…
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Signing Day National Signing Day didn’t go as planned in the Arlington ISD back in February because of the winter weather that hit the area. Coaches and student-athletes made the most of the time from the postponed date, nearly doubling the number of student-athletes who will be playing sports at the next level. The culmination…
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Get help with registration at Signing Day Don’t forget today is Pre-K and Kindergarten Signing Day! There’s no bigger deal than starting pre-K or kindergarten! That’s why Arlington ISD is hosting its first Pre-K/Kinder Signing Day this evening from 5-7 p.m. at your child’s school. Your child is starting a new, exciting chapter in their…
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