District News
Join members of the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees at the second Trustee Talk. The presentation and discussion will be about what’s going on inside the district. The talks are a part of a new series of public meetings initiated by the Board of Trustees. Three trustees host each meeting and give a presentation about…
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It was truly a team effort for art students in the Arlington ISD at the annual Arlington ISD Education Foundation Dream Makers Awards banquet. Student artists from 47 Arlington ISD elementary schools attended the event and watched the ceramic plates they designed get auctioned off. $4,330 was raised for the education foundation. “We had a…
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Boomwhackers, thunder tubes, rain sticks and Orff instruments. Those are just a few of the fun instruments you’ll find in an Arlington ISD elementary music classroom. They are also some of the hands-on equipment included in the district’s new elementary music standards. Arlington ISD’s fine arts department is working on a plan to standardize elementary…
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Zarell Hudson grew up with automobiles and now wants to grow old with them. The junior from Seguin High School would just rather spend time tinkering under a car hood. That’s why he enrolled in the automotive program at Arlington ISD’s Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center (CTC) where he is learning the ins and…
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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.” It’s a full day of learning through an innovative, play-based curriculum. “It’s play-based to initiate creativity and exploration…
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Arlington ISD prepares students for success after graduation, but the district can’t do it alone. Community partners like the University of Texas at Arlington work side-by-side with the district to provide opportunities unique to students. UTA’s Upward Bound program is one that makes a huge impact. Upward Bound at UTA Upward Bound at UTA is…
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It’s time to circle your calendars for Tuesday, March 29, at 9 a.m. That’s the day that students can transfer in Arlington ISD for the 2022-23 school year and set themselves up for a future of success. This special transfer window is when students are considered on a first-come, first-served basis where space is available.…
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Parents, students and community members, don’t forget to register to attend the annual College and Career Expo. The event is taking place on March 8 at the Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center (CTC) from 5:30-8 p.m. Although Arlington ISD students in grades 9-12 will attend a portion of the College and Career Expo in…
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The Fat Tuesday celebration at the Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center had a special guest for the 75 or so people who showed up Tuesday night to celebrate Mardi Gras. Caleb, it’s been fun Caleb the Alligator was on the menu. To provide the attendees with all kinds of Mardi Gras fare, alligator was…
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After the pandemic forced the annual Reading Rocks event at Crouch Elementary School to go virtual last year, the event was back in full swing this week as district officials and members of the Arlington ISD community fanned out across the school to read to students. “I’m glad you put me with the kindergarteners because…
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