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New �������ϲ� Natatorium Sure to Make a Big Splash The daily mantra at the new �������ϲ� Natatorium is “just add water.” While there are a few things to do to get the pool ready, it’s close. The new �������ϲ� Athletics Center will include the natatorium and a multi-sport arena. Next door, construction…

The �������ϲ� Board of Trustees has called for a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election on Nov. 3, 2020. If approved, the VATRE would generate approximately $56 million in additional revenue for the district. “Passage of the VATRE would provide our district millions in state funding that we could not access otherwise,” said �������ϲ� Superintendent…

Construction at Gunn Junior High Will Impact Future Learners Most schools are quiet right now as students started the school year learning online from home. But not Gunn Junior High. It was even louder than a normal first week of school with demolition, renovation and new construction – plus instructional development – all going on…

�������ϲ� Honored with 2020 TASB Risk Management Fund Excellence Award The �������ϲ� has been selected as a recipient of the 2020 TASB Risk Management Fund Excellence Award. The �������ϲ� was one of 10 recipients of the award which recognizes members that implement innovative solutions to risk-management challenges facing organizations. “This was a…

Five Reasons Online Pre-K is Worth it Pre-K is the beginning of a child’s educational journey. It’s about getting children ready for kindergarten through purposeful play, fun songs, hands-on exploration and interaction with others. It’s about inspiring curiosity and building confidence. But can all that happen if Pre-K is online? Is online Pre-K even worth…

Getting Students Devices a Priority for �������ϲ� Device distribution is a daunting task getting technology into the hands of students who need it for an �������ϲ� that has nearly 60,000 students. In the spring, the district showed it was up for the task by distributing more than 24,000 technology devices. With school starting…

�������ϲ� Honored with Financial Reporting Award  The �������ϲ� was awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Association of School Business Officials International. The award, for the fiscal year 2019, goes to districts that have met the program’s standards for financial reporting and transparency. Moreover, by participating in the program, school…

Photos from the Arts & Athletics Complex Show Updates to the Facility Check out the latest construction photos of the new �������ϲ� Arts and Athletics Complex, home to the future Center for Visual and Performing Arts and the Athletics Center. Specifically, significant progress has been made since last month’s video tour, like the installation…

�������ϲ�’s State of the District to be Held August 7  The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce will host the tenth annual �������ϲ� State of the District address featuring Dr. Marcelo Cavazos this Friday, August 7. Because of COVID-19 this year’s event will be held live on the Chamber of Commerce Facebook page. In…

Students Can Explore Their Artistic Potential at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts The �������ϲ�’s brand new Center for Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) is opening this school year and bringing new courses and opportunities to high school students from across the district. Additionally, programs at the new state-of-the-art center will give students…

Crow Leadership Academy Getting a New Look The early stages of construction for a major Bond 2019 project at Crow Leadership Academy is now underway. Rough grading has begun for an addition and new parking lot. See photos. “With every bond project, it helps us continue to move forward and serve our students even better,”…

Bilingual Pre-K Delivers English and Spanish Instruction Where can a four-year-old learn to read and write in Spanish while also learning English and having a lot of fun? The �������ϲ�’s bilingual Pre-K program, offered at 25 elementary schools. “In �������ϲ� we embrace and respect other cultures and celebrate diversity,” said Dr. Jackeline Orsini,…