Month: April 2022
Stepping Up The ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ is doing whatever it takes to make sure students have the resources they need to succeed. That’s why the district is partnering with Unite Private Network (UPN) to build a private fiber-optic network. This service will meet the demand for excellent internet services across the entire school district. On Wednesday,…
Get excited for pre-K “School registration is so much fun,†said no one ever. But they will tomorrow, April 30. That’s when ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ is hosting an in-person registration event for pre-K that will look more like a carnival than a typical enrollment event. The event at McNutt Elementary, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.…
Facts about autism are just about everywhere at Hill Elementary – on the outdoor pavement and indoor walls, on posters and doors – and that’s precisely the point. As Autism Awareness Month comes to a close, Hill wanted to go all-out on its attempt to bring cognizance wrapped around a celebratory tone about a disorder…
The ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Education Celebration at Six Flags Over Texas is Friday, April 29. The private party is just for ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ family and friends. It benefits ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ schools. Enjoy a night of roller coasters and thrill rides with shorter lines for only $25, all while raising money for Arlington schools. For every ticket…
If you want to get your career cooking, then the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ has the job for you. The food and nutrition services department is hosting a job fair this Saturday, April 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. as the district looks to fill vacancies. The job fair will be at our food and nutrition…
Students across ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ are using art to spread love and hope to a special group of children in Germany. Since the conflict between Russia and Ukraine began, many citizens have fled the country for safety into neighboring countries. Some Ukrainian refugees are currently staying in Arlington’s sister city, Bad Königshofen, Germany. The City of…
No one understands that teachers are leaders better than the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½. That’s why the district has a leadership pathway set up for teachers that will support them whether they want to be leaders in the classroom, grade level, district level or even advance beyond the classroom and move into new roles. “We know we…
Sixteen schools in ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ are taking a different approach to educate youth about suicide prevention with the help of a peer-to-peer intervention program called Hope Squad. The schools celebrated Hope Squad Week this week with activities like class TikTok challenges, scavenger relays, crossword challenges and more in an effort to prevent youth suicide through…
Back in person Banquet season for the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ has officially begun, and Tuesday night was a big one. The district returned to an in-person Teacher of the Year banquet for the first time in two years to honor the 77 teachers recognized by the campuses. The theme of the night was superheroes. It made…
School is almost out and it’s time for some fun! Mark your calendars for Father Fest 2022 on May 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gene and Jerry Jones Family Field at Workman Junior High School. (See map of the site.) The free outdoor event is a fun celebration of fatherhood and families!…