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Thursday was a big day at Arlington College and Career High School. ACCHS The Class of 2023, the first senior class at ACCHS, was together for one of the few times this year. Why is that the case? Because the 88 seniors are rarely at the campus they started their journey on in the fall…
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Now that pre-K teachers and students have settled into their classrooms, the fun can begin! What’s on their agenda? Science, technology, engineering and math – or in one word, STEM! Arlington ISD is taking its best-in-class pre-K to a whole new level this year by incorporating STEM into the pre-K 4 curriculum. But parents, don’t…
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Kroger has done it again! Arlington ISD received 7,000 school supply boxes last week from the Kroger Backpack Boosters Program for students in need to help them start off the 2022-23 school year right. Every student deserves a great education The 7,000 school supply boxes were presented to Aaron Perales, Arlington ISD’s executive director of…
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It was a great first day Arlington ISD Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos traveled across the district Monday to see how the first day of school was going. His tour of six schools required 40 miles of driving and included 19 classroom visits, five Facebook Lives and even one PTA meeting. What did he find? It…
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Pre-K starts Monday This Monday your baby starts pre-K. Chances are, you’re more anxious about the first day of pre-K than your 3- or 4-year-old. We could tell you not to worry, but this is your child. Let’s not kid. You’re bound to be at least a little nervous. However, we can tell you that…
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CTE Training It’s all about building connections that last. That was the theme as Arlington ISD’s career and technical education (CTE) teachers gathered at UT Arlington’s SEIR Building on Wednesday for a professional development conference. The all-day event helped them prepare for the new school year. “Today is the start of a journey to build…
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Are you first day ready? The first day of school is almost here, which probably means excitement for most parents and sorrow for some students as they soak up the last days of summer. We want you to have a great first day in the Arlington ISD, and we’ve got you covered with five tips…
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The school year hasn’t even started yet, but Arlington ISD students are already making their mark. Six Arlington ISD seniors were honored before a Texas Rangers game last week as they will be the Richard Greene Scholars for the 2022-23 school year. The six each receive a $10,000 scholarship as well as a spot in…
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It’s always fun with pre-K If it’s pre-K, it’s fun. Even if it’s an all-day pre-K teacher training conference. “Buenos dias, aloha, good morning!” shouted Dr. Gilberto D. Soto, the keynote speaker, to the cafeteria full of Arlington ISD pre-K teachers. Yes, aloha. The McNutt Elementary School cafeteria had been transformed into a Hawaiian luau.…
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Radio DJs Hawkeye and Michelle Rodriguez visit Bryant Teachers at Bryant Elementary School got a sweet treat during professional development Monday morning. Hawkeye and Michelle Rodriguez, radio personalities from KSCS 96.3 FM, surprised staff with dozens of Gigi’s cupcakes as a part of their Teacher Appreciation Tour. More than 300 schools submitted the online form…
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