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Elizabeth Ojo designs voting sticker for kids Voting season is back. But is it really official without receiving an “I voted” sticker? For Seguin High School sophomore Elizabeth Ojo, the answer is no. Even for those who are ineligible to vote. That’s why she combined childhood memories with her art expertise to design a sticker…
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Explore Arlington ISD 2024 welcomes students of all ages Explore Arlington ISD has a lot in common with Black Friday, the traditional shopping day that kicks off the Christmas season. Just like Black Friday, Explore Arlington ISD kicks off the specialized programs season, as applications opened Oct. 22. Just like on Black Friday, there was…
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Class of 2025 Graduation Arlington ISD seniors and their parents can officially start making their summer plans. Graduation dates for the Class of 2025 have been finalized. All six traditional high schools will once again have their ceremonies at Globe Life Field June 2-3, and Arlington Collegiate High School, Arlington College and Career High School…
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All art students contribute Hispanic Heritage Month at Workman Junior High School is a thing of beauty. That’s what happens when three art teachers work with their students to create a display that captures the essence of the month with vibrant colors and works of art. There are pinatas, paper flowers and of course portraits.…
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2024 State VASE honors students from four district high schools Pieces of art made by students in Arlington ISD are making their way across Texas. That’s because the students were named All-State Artists and Gold Seal Award Winners at the 2024 State VASE (Visual Art Scholastic Event) this past April. Jurors selected artwork that represents…
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Students made their own pinwheels for peace There’s no better way to celebrate World Peace Day than Ashworth Elementary’s annual Pinwheels for Peace event. That’s because the school continues to use their art to make the world a better place. In fact, that was the goal for Ashworth art teacher Karen Piveral when she brought…
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September is Attendance Awareness Month Good attendance at school and high school graduation go together. “Attendance is the key to high school graduation and college and career readiness,” said Ginger Polster, the principal at Arlington ISD’s Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center. In fact, attendance at school is critical for success and will impact a…
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Arlington ISD 2024 AAU Junior Olympians train at Ousley There’s a growing track and field powerhouse program in south Arlington. And the epicenter is Arlington ISD’s Ousley Junior High School. That’s where Coach Robin Reed-Campbell is a teacher and coach. And it’s also where she trains her AAU track and field team. The former Texas…
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Homecoming season starts this week Homecoming season is finally here! And in Texas, that can only mean one thing – it’s time to Mum It Up! The once small, fresh chrysanthemums have become the biggest, boldest, most fabulous accessory of the season. With ribbon, cowbells, stuffed animals and even flashing lights, mums are a…
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Mariachi Alegre features Wimbish teacher on trumpet You don’t drag into school on a Monday morning when there’s a mariachi band serenading you at the entrance. You dance. Mariachi Alegre kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month this morning as the seven musicians welcomed students to Arlington ISD’s Wimbish World Language Academy. Groggy-eyed students – and their…
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