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Month: May 2021

Arlington High School valedictorian shares memories and advice

May 27, 2021
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In the week leading up to ÌÇÐÄVlog graduations June 3 and 4 at AT&T Stadium, we are celebrating the Class of 2021 valedictorian and salutatorian for all seven ÌÇÐÄVlog high schools. Name: Rachel Pool, Valedictorian School: Arlington High School College attending: Brigham Young University Intended major: Communication disorders Attended ÌÇÐÄVlog schools since:…

Senior surprised with Chamber of Commerce scholarships

May 26, 2021
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Arlington Collegiate High school senior Kevin Baylon must have known something was up when he walked into his school’s library and saw his parents with a bunch of his teachers. But that was just a small surprise compared to what was coming. Representatives from the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce and the Pettinger Foundation were…

LEARN ABOUT ARLINGTON ISD’S LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

May 25, 2021
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The 87th Texas Legislature convened on Jan. 12, 2021, and will adjourn May 31, 2021. The legislature meets every two years to set the state’s budget and consider and implement new legislation. For each legislative session, the ÌÇÐÄVlog issues a legislative agenda with a series of priorities that are important to the district and…

Pre-K scholarships awarded in fun ceremony

May 25, 2021
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Parents and their small children anxiously waited inside Pearcy STEM Academy’s cafeteria. Dr. Jackeline Orsini, ÌÇÐÄVlog’s director of early childhood learning, and her team warmly welcomed the parents and spoke to the exuberant children.  Orsini announced to the families that their children are the first recipients of a new pre-K scholarship. The children will get to attend pre-K free-of-charge for the 2021-22 school year!   Orsini called each child…

Helping Students’ Mental Health to Thrive

May 25, 2021
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If it could happen in 2020- 2021, it has. Never in our lifetimes have we experienced so many culminating challenges at the same time. And while we have been pushed to innovate at a pace previously considered impossible, we as a society have risen to the occasion and see brighter days in our near future.…

STAR students Awards delivered to top 2% of AISD

May 24, 2021
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The ÌÇÐÄVlog is home to plenty of amazing students. And then there are also STAR students, who are the top two percent of graduating students from each of our high schools. The district normally honors them at the Student Teacher Achievement Recognition luncheon, but because of COVID-19 protocols, the event took place online this…

Back to School Kickoff is Aug. 7 at AT&T Stadium

May 24, 2021
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Registration is open now The 2020-21 school year is close to wrapping up, but it’s already time to start marking your calendars for the official start of the 2021-22 school year for ÌÇÐÄVlog students. The seventh annual Back to School Kickoff is set for Saturday, Aug. 7 at AT&T Stadium from 8 a.m. until…

Roark Elementary celebrates 60-year legacy

May 24, 2021
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Roark family says goodbye Once a Raider, always a Raider. Roark Elementary School’s 60-year run comes to an end on Tuesday when school lets out. But once a Raider, always a Raider. That doesn’t come to an end – ever. While Roark’s spirit is as strong as ever, the building that opened in 1961 near…

Find your perfect job at district hourly job fair May 27

May 24, 2021
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Multiply your possibilities If you’re looking to do more in your community, join ÌÇÐÄVlog for an hourly employee job fair May 27 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the ÌÇÐÄVlog Athletics Center. Whether you’re looking to provide a safe learning environment for students, or you would like to be on the same daytime…