District News
Today is National Instructional Coach’s Day, and we want to highlight ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê’s 110 instructional coaches and thank them for the impact they’re making for teachers and students. But first, we should probably tell you what they do. IC Program Each school in the ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê has one or two instructional coaches. The coaches work…
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You wake up in Limerick, Ireland, on a breezy, summer day. As bright, white clouds fill the blue sky, you begin to get dressed to play ultimate Frisbee with your friends. What started off as a few fun games becomes a third-place finish at the World Masters Ultimate Club Championship 2022. It may sound like…
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National Principals Month October marks National Principals Month, and we want to honor the principals who work hard in our vision of making the ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê a premier school district and leader in education. We’re starting the month by honoring one of our newest principals, Sarah Brooks. Brooks is in her first year as principal…
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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, students at Sam Houston High School are using dance to celebrate Hispanic culture. But it’s not just any dance. They are sharing the gift of Ballet Folklorico. Ballet Folklorico Ballet Folklorico is a genre of traditional Mexican folk dance used to celebrate Hispanic culture throughout the year. It’s often…
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Arts and Athletics in ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê make a statement The awards keep piling up for the ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê’s Arts and Athletics Complex, home of the Center for Visual and Performing Arts and Athletics Center. The two facilities, a centerpiece of the 2014 Bond, were awarded a star of distinction by the Texas Association of School…
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Join members of the ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê Board of Trustees at the next Trustee Talks for a presentation and discussion about what’s going on in the district. This meeting will focus on parent and community engagement with schools. Trustee Talks is a new series of public meetings initiated by the Board of Trustees. Two or three trustees host…
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¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê students in junior high and high school can win scholarships by participating in the Arlington Martin Luther King Jr. “Advancing the Dream” Celebration Art and Essay Contest. Students will be judged on creativity, originality and how they encompass the Arlington Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee’s theme: Advancing the Dream: Moving Toward Unity,…
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¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê promotes Attendance Awareness Month Everybody knows it’s important to go to school. But not everyone understands just how critical it is and how harmful even a few absences can be. There are at least five myths about school attendance that harm many students’ academic performance and ultimately their future. This is Attendance Awareness…
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Helpful Honda does it again The gift of reading was given to children at Bebensee Elementary thanks to a Random Act of Helpfulness from the North Texas Honda Dealers. More than 700 students received a free book of their choice to take home and enjoy. Honda’s Acts of Helpfulness was started to lend a helping…
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Xello helps students track progress Xello, the online program that helps ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê students prepare for college and career, is back for the 2022-23 school year and bigger than ever. Again this year, the district will have a pair of Xello Access Days on Wednesday, Oct. 5, and Thursday, Oct. 6. Xello  is for all…
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