Citizens Bond Oversight Committee holds first meeting Reviews progress of the 2019 Bond program
The 2019 Bond 鈥 and all the great things it is doing for our students 鈥 is entirely thanks to the support of this community. So, we want the community to know how the district is spending the $966 million you entrusted us with. That鈥檚 why we have our Bond 2019 website, weekly bond updates…
Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year Ready for Senior Campaign Lamar鈥檚 Imani Mogaka overcomes adversity with hard work and compassion
Humble Beginnings For nearly two months while a fifth-grader at Roquemore Elementary, home for Imani Mogaka was the back seat of a 2010 Kia Spectra. Few knew. She would arrive at school as always 鈥 neatly dressed with homework at the ready 鈥 having washed up at the nearest gas station or a hospital restroom…
Food and Nutrition Services building renovations complete Substantial improvements equip department to support students
Ask David Lewis, the director of 极速六合彩鈥檚 food and nutrition services, what he likes best about the newly renovated food and nutrition services building, and it might not be a quick conversation. He has a whole list. That鈥檚 because the improvements to the district鈥檚 food headquarters on Arkansas Lane, funded by the 2019 Bond,…
FIVE REASONS TO TRANSFER TO THE ARLINGTON ISD Transfer window open July 7-21
Wednesday is a big day in the 极速六合彩. It鈥檚 the day that students can transfer into the 极速六合彩 and set themselves up for a future of success. If you need reasons why the 极速六合彩 is right for you, we鈥檝e got you covered with opportunities for every student. Go ahead and start the…
New playgrounds nearly ready at 17 elementary schools First phase of Bond 2019 playgrounds almost complete
Lots of 极速六合彩 elementary students will have new playgrounds waiting for them when they return to school in August! New playgrounds at the 17 schools in phase one are either complete or will wrap up soon. Thanks to the support of the Arlington community, the 2019 Bond is funding two new playgrounds for all…
Jacob Lawrence art exhibit opens this week Open to the public at the district's Center for Visual and Performing Arts
If you鈥檙e looking to try something new this summer, your plans just got a little more interesting with the Jacob Lawrence art exhibit opening up at the 极速六合彩 Center for Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA). The exhibit will have a soft opening to the public on Thursday, July 1 and will remain open until…
Students learn phlebotomy in special summer course Learning to draw blood makes for a unique summer camp
Summer camp looks a bit different for students at the 极速六合彩 Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center this year. Instead of board games and enrichment, phlebotomy students are getting a crash course instructed by health science teachers Mark Ingram and Jacqulyn Robinius. Phlebotomy, also called venipuncture, is the process of using a needle to…
New district Natatorium is ‘Dream Come True’ for Retired Coaches World-class pool is legacy of swim coaches' dedication
Walt Disney World isn鈥檛 the only place where dreams come true. According to retired swimming coaches Cindy Lane and Jon Ivonen, dreams come true in Arlington, too. Their longtime wishes finally came true when the 极速六合彩鈥檚 first district pool opened to swimmers last fall. Both coached club swimming and in the district for more…
Strong partnership equals construction progress at Gunn Junior High Architect and construction manager support students and staff with pizza and bbq
A massive construction project months ahead of schedule is practically unheard of. But at Gunn Junior High, where additions and renovations are turning the school into the district鈥檚 first fine arts/dual language junior high academy, months ahead of schedule is actually the project鈥檚 current status. It鈥檚 thanks to a strong partnership among Gunn and Arlington…
Thornton Elementary celebrates legacy with mariachi concert Old school building to be torn down and rebuilt
It鈥檚 not often 鈥 if ever 鈥 that you get to see 极速六合彩 superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos coaxed to the stage during a mariachi concert. But that鈥檚 exactly where he was recently when he joined teachers, staff, students and parents celebrating the legacy and future of Thornton Elementary. Thornton is about to be torn…
Join the 极速六合彩鈥檚 new swim club Tryouts are June 15 at the district鈥檚 new natatorium
Dive into 极速六合彩鈥檚 brand new pool with the district鈥檚 brand new swim club! Tryouts are Tuesday, June 15, for all kids ages five and up. Last names A-M are from 4-5 p.m. Last names N-Z are from 5-6 p.m. “I am excited the 极速六合彩 Aquatics Club is open and welcoming families from across…
Berry Elementary celebrates its legacy before closing Berry will be replaced with a new building
Berry Elementary is about to be torn down. But one thing all of Berry鈥檚 staff agrees on is that Berry鈥檚 building is not what makes Berry, Berry. It鈥檚 the camaraderie inside that makes the school feel like home to so many. Teachers, staff, parents, students and community members gathered last week to celebrate that home,…