Arlington ISD

Tonight we recognize the United Performing Arts Guild for bringing the magic of Tchaikovshy’s “The Nutcracker” to life for elementary school children in our community. ??Over a three-day period, they shared six performances with four to five schools per show and offered free admission. This generous initiative allowed hundreds of youngsters to experience a live ballet performance, many for the very first time. ?? In the comments below, help us thank everyone at the United Performing Arts Guild.

??Arlington ISD Night at the Texas Rangers Baseball Club is on May 2. Students, teachers, staff, family, and friends are invited to enjoy the game against the Seattle Mariners. Gates open at 5:05 p.m., first pitch at 7:05 p.m. ??? Read more or get your tickets at: https://lnkd.in/g7enhD6d.

Did you know that 80 languages are spoken in Arlington ISD? But the STAAR test is only given in English and Spanish (Spanish is only offered for grades 3-5). And in high school, STAAR only tests five courses, but Arlington ISD offers more than 400 high school courses that get students ready for whatever future they want to pursue after graduation. Read Arlington ISD's legislative priority on academic growth: https://lnkd.in/gPQCuvx6.

Some students carry the weight of more than just backpacks through the doors of their schools, like the weight of family struggles, anxiety, housing insecurity or challenges that make focusing on schoolwork feel impossible. However, there is a certified team of professionals ready to support, encourage and guide – Arlington ISD’s school social workers. It’s #SchoolSocialWorkWeek. ?? In the comments below, help us thank these dedicated staff members for their commitment in supporting our students. You can also read more about the work they do at: https://lnkd.in/gWD8KhkR.

Texas’ 89th legislative session is now in its seventh week. Meanwhile, over the last two weeks we’ve shared the district’s legislative priorities on school funding and safety. Today, we’re posting about our priority on academic growth. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gPQCuvx6.

Arlington ISD is committed to school safety even when the state does not provide the funding. In fact, Arlington ISD spent $3.2 million more on armed security in FY 2024 than it received under the School Safety Allotment from the state. School safety is one of Arlington ISD's three legislative priorities for the Texas 89th Legislative Session. ? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gWCYbW5X.

Meet Mariaisabel Guerrero, 2024 Sam Houston High School graduate, who shares her story about being back in the district, now as a physical education teaching assistant at Wimbish World Language Academy! Mariaisabel’s time in the Education and Training program at the Arlington ISD Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center (CTC) during her senior year, which included gaining experience working with students at Rankin Elementary, inspired her to pursue a career in education. Read more about Mariaisabel’s story at: https://lnkd.in/giDiP5_Y. #CTEMonth #ArlingtonISD

Thirty-three grants, including a record-breaking 13 community impact grants, were presented to educators throughout Arlington ISD this winter by the Arlington ISD Education Foundation. All grant winners and community partners were then honored at the foundation’s Dream Makers Banquet on Monday evening. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gv36Xv-p.

Arlington ISD's legislative agenda for the 89th Texas Legislative Session highlights three priorities: school funding, safety and academic growth. Today, we’re sharing the safety priority. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gWCYbW5X.

Thank you to the Arlington ISD Education Foundation for funding $180,000 in grants awarded to our educators. This year, a record 13 community impact grants of up to $2,000 each were funded directly by leaders, businesses and individuals in the community. To celebrate, the foundation’s annual Dream Makers Banquet recognized the educators and community supporters who share a passion for the education of our youth and creative ways to make a real impact on students. ?? View more pictures from the banquet at: https://lnkd.in/gveBvwVh.