2024 State VASE honors students from four district high schools

Pieces of art made by students in 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 are making their听way across Texas. 听

That鈥檚 because the students were named All-State Artists and Gold Seal Award Winners at the (Visual Art Scholastic Event)听this past April. 听

Jurors selected artwork that represents the goals of VASE and are exemplary examples of concept, technique, craftsmanship and creativity. With over 33,000 regional entries submitted, only 166 were selected for the Gold Seal.听

Each piece has or will be featured in an听exhibition at the Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual and Performing Arts, the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center, the Texas Art Education Association Conference and more.听

鈥淔or these students, receiving this honor signifies a significant achievement and recognition of their hard work and dedication to the arts,鈥� said 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 assistant director of fine arts Linh Nguyen. 鈥淚t highlights the importance of their artistic contribution, which may go unnoticed. By celebrating their talents and success not only do we boost their confidence, but we also provide them with a sense of self-worth and accomplishment.鈥�听

This year, Arlington and Lamar high school听students received Gold Seals for the fourth time. And students from Sam Houston and Bowie High School became the first from their schools to receive the honor.听That makes 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 one of the few in the state to have Gold Seal honors at four different high schools. 听

鈥淭his achievement is a direct result of our centralized fine arts funding,鈥� Nguyen said. 鈥淚t has allowed students to access high-quality resources and equipment to compete with other districts in the state.鈥�听

Students also had the opportunity to participate in hands-on workshops, sketching and competing for scholarships the weekend of the event. 听

鈥淚 am extremely proud of these students,鈥� Nguyen said. 鈥淭heir achievement represents not just their individual talent and hard work, but also their commitment to personal growth and creativity as a student artist and individual. Being recognized as a Gold Seal recipient is the ultimate celebration of the student's dedication and passion. My hope is that they are inspired to keep pushing the boundaries and pursuing excellence in their artistic journey, ultimately leading to greater opportunities in their lives and making an impact in their communities.鈥�听

With the support of their dedicated art teachers, these students have made their way into the top 7%听of student artists in the state of Texas. 听

鈥淭his truly reflects the district's commitment to excellence in the fine arts and enhances the educational experience,鈥� Nguyen said. 鈥淪upporting these initiatives defines and further strengthens our 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 mission, ensuring that every student is successful and can thrive in a well-rounded educational environment.鈥�听

Congratulations to the four Gold Seal recipients:听

Keira Cloud - Arlington High School听

Emily Phan听- Bowie High School 听

Jude Rodriguez听- Lamar High School 听

Virgina Ozuna - Sam Houston High School

Watch 'BBQ High' trailer

A new series on Chip and Joanna Gaine鈥檚 Magnolia Network听will feature some of 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 own. The students on the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center鈥檚 BBQ team, the Smokin鈥� Ferrets, have made a name for themselves in Texas and are about to be introduced to the rest of the nation.

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鈥淭his past year our BBQ club had an incredible opportunity to be featured on a reality show focused on high school BBQ,鈥� said Chef Greg Almendarez, a culinary instructor at the CTC and the head coach for the school鈥檚 BBQ competition team. 鈥淢y students dedicated themselves and worked tirelessly, and I couldn't be prouder of their hard work and achievements.鈥�

The reality show 鈥� 鈥淏BQ High鈥� 鈥� profiles the sport of high school BBQ in Texas and follows some of the state鈥檚 culinary heavyweights as they strive to reach the state meet and compete for scholarships and pit glory.

鈥淏BQ High鈥�听premieres this Sunday, Aug. 18, on with the first two episodes at noon and 1 p.m. New episodes will air on the following Sundays. Streaming is also available the same day on听听and听.听 And check back here at the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Looped In blog each week for recaps of the episodes.

Lots of reasons to transfer to 色窝窝无码一区二区三区

The 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 has a听special transfer window open until Thursday, July 18.

While the window is open, students from outside the district can transfer in for the 2024-2025 school year, and students already in 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 can apply for a transfer to another school.

Students are considered on a first-come, first served basis where space is available. An exception to this is a sibling transfer to a specialized program.

Learn more about transferring to 鈥� or within 鈥� 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 at听aisd.net/transfer. And if you have any questions, email transfers@aisd.net or call (682) 867-7217.

In 色窝窝无码一区二区三区, we have opportunities for every child. If you need reasons why the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 is right for you, here are just a few:

STEM STARTS EARLY

听starts in听pre-K 4! In the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区, every elementary school has two STEM labs that help open up students to outstanding opportunities. And thanks to the 2019 Bond, each elementary school has two new age-appropriate playgrounds听that are ADA-accessible. And if fine arts are what you want, that starts in elementary, too, as every school has a strings room, and instruments are provided free of charge for all students.

ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES

Sports begin in junior high in the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 at our 10 campuses. Did you know that includes both tennis and wrestling, too? And in those sports, the junior high students are taught by varsity head coaches. If you鈥檙e looking for the best facilities for your child, the district opened a state-of-the-art natatorium in 2021 and a new arena as part of an听Athletics Center听that is located in the heart of Arlington鈥檚 entertainment district. At our National Signing Day celebration, more than 100 of our student athletes participated in听National Signing Day听earning more than $6 million in scholarships.

JUNIOR HIGH IS KEY

The 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 is open for everyone, but to take full advantage of our听specialized programs听you must transfer in before high school. That鈥檚 because the eighth grade is when students apply for one of our two early college high schools, our four P-TECH programs or the STEM Academy at Martin High School. Ninth graders at all high schools also start taking classes that can help lead to jobs through programs at our state-of-the-art听Dan Dipert Career & Technical Center.

ACADEMIES FOR ALL

While every one of our campuses provides outstanding opportunities for everyone, the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 also has five specialized elementary school programs and six high school opportunities that focus on everything from STEM and fine arts to leadership and dual language. We also have a new fine arts/dual language junior high school to build on the two dual language/fine arts elementary schools we already have.

Why wait?听Transfer听to the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区!

Student-athletes look ahead to college

There was much to celebrate at the 2024 National Signing Day event Tuesday for the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区, including a significant increase in the number of participating student-athletes. The event honored 112 students from the six traditional high schools, up from 82 in 2023.

In all, they earned more than $6.3 million in scholarship dollars from over 70 colleges and universities, ranging from Texas schools like Baylor, SMU and Texas A&M to institutions like USC, Valparaiso and Montana State. Student-athletes were rewarded for their talents in a variety of sports, including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, track, softball, cheer and wrestling.

鈥淭his is such a fun celebration,鈥� said Eric White, 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 athletic director. 鈥淎nd it鈥檚 not just about this year for these athletes, it鈥檚 about the last 12 years. It鈥檚 about their parents, their coaches, their dedication, their talent and their mental toughness.鈥�

According to White, the transfer portal has made it more difficult for high school students to receive scholarships, since college coaches can now easily pursue athletes who have already proven themselves at that level.

鈥淭hat鈥檚 what make this large class of student-athletes extra special,鈥� White said.

Held at the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Athletics Center, the event highlighted the achievements of the student-athletes as they walked across the stage to congratulatory handshakes from coaches and applause from family and friends.

The event also featured a Q&A session with a former 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 student-athlete and a current 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 football coach, Emily Slagle and Malik Boynton. In response to questions from student-athletes, the pair dispensed useful advice about college life, including common obstacles like time management, stiffer competition and distractions from home.

Boynton, a Sam Houston High School football coach, attended and played cornerback in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He spoke about what it took to succeed at the next level.

鈥淔or most people who didn鈥檛 make it, it wasn鈥檛 a capability thing,鈥� he said. 鈥淵ou鈥檝e got to have a willingness to do what鈥檚 required. You鈥檝e got to be willing to do the work.鈥�

Slagle, a Martin High School grad who played basketball at and now coaches in Mansfield, stressed the importance of seeking help when facing struggles, especially during freshman year.

鈥淥ne of the biggest things is building a community and not trying to do it by yourself,鈥� said Slagle. 鈥淭hat can really help you in difficult times. Advocate for yourself early and be proactive about it.鈥�

Slagle was also asked about her best piece of advice for student-athletes.

鈥淒on鈥檛 give up. Don鈥檛 quit,鈥� Slayton said. 鈥淪tay patient and give yourself some grace.鈥�

from Signing Day.

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COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING

College planning should begin as early as possible to become familiar with college entrance requirements. The counseling department publishes a junior and senior handbook containing helpful college and career planning information.

School counselors and go center advisors are available on all campuses to assist students in their college, career and military planning. Students are encouraged to attend the annual district College Night to interact with college/university officials and receive up-to-date information.

Your school counseling office can provide additional information on the date, time and location. Ranking in the top 10% of the graduating class and earning distinguished level of achievement, results in automatic admission to most Texas state colleges and universities.

Read more about College, Career and Military Readiness

FINANCIAL AID

The Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA) is not available until October 1st. The information for the application is based on income tax returns. Through this application, eligibility is determined for grants, loans, work-study programs and some scholarships. You may apply on-line at .

Financial Aid Requirement

In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC), 搂28.0256, beginning with students enrolled in 12th grade during the 2021-2022 school year, each student must do one of the following in order to graduate:

• Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);
• Complete and submit a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA); or
• Submit a signed opt-out

Visit the Federal Student Aid webpage to learn more, or to apply for aid. For more information regarding the TASFA, please visit the Texas Application for State Financial Aid webpage. House Bill 3 requires that districts report financial aid application graduation information to the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Districts will also need to indicate that the graduation requirement has been met on the high school transcript.

Federal Student Aid Webpage

Texas Application for State Financial Aid

SCHOLARSHIPS

The best resource for scholarship information is directly from the financial aid office at the college(s) you wish to attend. The counseling office on your high school campus will also have information about certain scholarships. Most scholarship opportunities are now posted online, allowing student's the opportunity to do local and national scholarship searches on their own.

Visit the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 scholarship website: /scholarships

ASVAB - ARMED SERVICES VOCATIONAL APTITUDE BATTERY

The ASVAB test is offered to high school and post-secondary students as part of the ASVAB Career Exploration Program. The ASVAB is a multiple aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success. Check with your school counselor on testing options.

Planning for High School

OPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE LEARNING DIFFICULTIES OR WHO NEED OR MAY NEED SPECIAL EDUCATION

If a child is experiencing learning difficulties, the parent may contact the person listed below to learn about the district's overall general education referral or screening system for support services. This system links students to a variety of support options, including referral for a special education evaluation. Students having difficulty in the regular classroom should be considered for tutorial, compensatory, and other support services that are available to all students.

At any time, a parent is entitled to request an evaluation for special education services. Within a reasonable amount of time, the district must decide if the evaluation is needed. If evaluation is needed, the parent will be notified and asked to provide consent for the evaluation. The district must complete the evaluation and the report within 45 calendar days of the date the district receives the written consent. The district must give a copy of the report to the parent.

If the district determines that the evaluation is not needed, the district will provide the parent with a written notice that explains why the child will not be evaluated. This written notice will include a statement that informs the parent of their rights if they disagree with the district. Additionally, the notice must inform the parent how to obtain a copy of the Notice of Procedural Safeguards - Rights of Parents of Students with Disabilities.

The designated person to contact regarding options for a child experiencing learning difficulties or a referral for evaluation for special education is:

Contact School Counselor Or Special Education Services Office 682-867-7690

Notification of Parents' Right of Access to Educational Records

A parent is entitled to access all written records concerning the student including attendance records, test scores, grades, disciplinary records, counseling/psychological records, applications for admission, health and immunization information, teacher, counselor evaluations and reports of behavioral patterns. Questions regarding access to a child's records should be answered by referring to Senate Bill 1, Section 26.004, approved June, 1995.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Arlington School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, gender, national origin, religion or disability in education programs, admissions/ enrollment decisions or activities which it operates, as required by Title II, Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504.

CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT

The 色窝窝无码一区二区三区, in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ("FERPA") restricts access to protected student records as required by law. Directory information on students will be released upon request without a parent's consent, unless the parent elects in writing to restrict directory information. The form on which parents can indicate their election is sent home each year.

STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL

Schools periodically apply pesticides. Information concerning these applications may be obtained by contacting the building principals.

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Academics are the foundation of 色窝窝无码一区二区三区. Every student deserves the opportunity to distinguish themselves academically. Advanced Academics provides those opportunities. Through the district's Gifted and Talented services, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, AVID, OnRamps, and a variety of enrichment programs our brightest, most able learners are provided differentiated and enriched instruction designed to challenge and encourage their academic endeavors. With consideration of the characteristics of gifted students and their learning needs, our students are afforded opportunities to build on their strengths, to become critical thinkers, to challenge themselves to grow academically and to emerge as tomorrow's leaders.

What kinds of courses are offered?

PRE-AP/Advanced Courses

Pre-AP Courses are College Board courses that specifically prepare students for success in AP courses.

• Pre-AP English I (9th)
• Pre-AP English II (10th)
• Pre-AP World History and Geography (9th & 10th)
• Pre-AP Algebra I (9th)
• Pre-AP Algebra II (9th - 11th)
• Pre-AP Geometry (9th - 11th)
• Pre-AP Biology (9th & 10th)
• Pre-AP Chemistry (9th - 11th)
• Pre-AP Visual and Performing Arts (9th - 11th)

Advanced Courses are AISD-designated courses that provide additional challenges and prepare students for further advanced study in AP, IB, OnRamps, and dual credit.

• Advanced Spanish, French, German, and Chinese II, III, IV, and Advanced Latin III

Advanced Placement (AP)

Advanced Placement (AP) courses give students the opportunity to participate in college-level work in high school and earn college credit. These courses provide broad knowledge of the subject and build skills needed to succeed in college.

• AP English Language (11th)
• AP English Literature (12th)
• AP Human Geography (9th, elective 12th)
• AP World History (10th)
• AP US History (11th)
• AP US Government & Politics (12th)
• AP Macroeconomics (12th)
• AP Comparative Government & Politics (12th)
• AP European History (12th)
• AP African American Studies (10th - 12th)
• AP Psychology (11th & 12th)
• AP Statistics (11th & 12th)
• AP Pre-Calculus (10th - 12th)
• AP Calculus AB (12th)
• AP Calculus BC (12th)
• AP Biology (11th & 12th)
• AP Chemistry (11th & 12th)
• AP Physics 1 & 2 (11th & 12th)
• AP Physics C: Mechanics (12th)
• AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism (12th)
• AP Environmental Science (11th & 12th)
• AP Computer Science Principles (9th - 12th)
• AP Computer Science A (10th - 12th)
• AP Spanish, French, & German Language & Culture
• AP Spanish Literature & Culture
• AP Latin
• AP Art & Design: Drawing, 2D, & 3D (10th-12th)
• AP Art History (11th & 12th)
• AP Music Theory (10th-12th)

International Baccalaureate (IB)

International Baccalaureate (IB) is a rigorous academic program that emphasizes student initiative and independent study. The focus is on both academics and developing a global perspective of the IB challenges students academically, builds crucial skills necessary for college success, and offers the opportunity for college credit.

• IB English Literature
• IB English Language & Literature
• IB Theory of Knowledge
• IB History of the Americas
• IB Geography
• IB Economics
• IB Psychology
• IB Mathematics Applications & Interpretations
• IB Mathematics Analysis & Approaches
• IB Biology
• IB Chemistry
• IB Physics
• IB Environmental Systems & Societies
• IB Spanish, French, German ab initio 9-12
• IB Spanish, French, German, & Latin III & IV
• IB Visual Arts
• IB Film
• IB Theatre
• IB Dance
• IB Music

All IB courses are for 11th & 12th only unless otherwise noted

Dual Credit / OnRamps Courses

Dual Credit Courses, through our partnership with Tarrant County College, are taught by TCC professors. As with many college courses, there are typically fewer graded assignments and fewer reminders, so this is a great opportunity for students to test their ability to keep themselves on track.

• Dual Credit English IV
• Dual Credit Government
• Dual Credit Economics
• Dual Credit Psychology
• Dual Credit Sociology

OnRamps is a dual credit option offered through UT Austin. An AISD teacher facilitates a college course that is taught online by a UT professor. This is a great option for students who have not yet ventured into challenging coursework because they have the support from their high school teacher.

• OnRamps GeoScience
• OnRamps Precalculus
• OnRamps Statistics
• OnRamps College Algebra
• OnRamps Discovery Precalculus
• OnRamps Physics 1: Mechanics, Heat, & Sound
• OnRamps Rhetoric

What are the requirements for taking advanced courses?

• 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 supports students taking advanced academic courses whenever they decide they want to take on the Some courses do have prerequisites, but it is not a requirement for you to have taken advanced courses before to take advanced, AP, or IB courses.
• There are processes for enrolling in dual credit that students must follow, and that includes successfully completing the TSI. See the school counselor for details.

What are some of the key similarities and differences among the advanced academics options?

• All provide academic challenges and opportunities to increase knowledge in the subject as well as critical thinking skills.
• All require students to build and improve the skills that support academic success, such as organization, time management, and asking for help.
• All except advanced provide the opportunity for college credit.
• Pre-AP, Advanced, AP, IB, and OnRamps all provide honors credit when applied to a student's GPA. Dual credit through TCC begins earning honors credit with the 2025 cohort.
• Pre-AP, Advanced, AP, & IB courses are offered in language arts, math, science, social studies, computer science & technology, foreign languages, and the arts. Dual Credit and OnRamps offerings are more limited.
• Students may pursue the IB Diploma Program, which is a set of 7 courses taken over junior and senior year. Students taking the full diploma receive additional support and have the opportunity to earn more college credit and scholarships. Students may also choose to take any individual IB courses that are open-enrollment, just as they can with other advanced courses.

With so many options, how do students choose?

The good news is that students do not need to choose just one type of course. Students can mix-and-match, building the course selections that best fit each individual's interests and abilities. Talk with the school's counselors, teachers, and advanced academic coordinator for more details.

What supports are available for students and parents?

• The first line of support for students and parents is the teacher. Struggling students will most often find that asking questions and seeking help from the teacher are the keys to their success. - In cases where students are not able to pass a course, AISD provides a drop policy that allows students to move to an on-level course when available. Students must stay in an advanced class for six weeks in order to give themselves the opportunity to work through any initial struggles or fears. After that, students may, in consultation with their teacher, parent, and counselor, drop an advanced course before the 12th week.
• AVID is a school-wide college-readiness support system that prepares students for college eligibility and success. AVID curriculum focuses on WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading) to build student learning and performance. AVID's mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. Students in the AVID elective receive additional support to help them succeed in their advanced academics courses.
• We provide gifted and talented (GT) identification and support services as well as parent resources to help families understand the unique needs of GT students.
• The Advanced Academics department supports Academic Decathlon & shares information about other additional educational opportunities.

How does Advanced Academics help students get into and succeed in college?

• AISD offers free college testing for students. All sophomores take the PSAT with 11th grade opting The SAT is offered to all juniors each spring, and the ACT is offered to all seniors each fall. Both of these exams can be used for college admission. We also regularly offer the TSI, an assessment of students skills that can support college application and placement.
• Colleges want to see students taking on academic challenges, and we provide many options for students to do Taking on challenges now allows students to struggle and grow in a protective, supportive environment. They will learn content as well as the skills they will use to succeed in college.

Planning for High School

OPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE LEARNING DIFFICULTIES OR WHO NEED OR MAY NEED SPECIAL EDUCATION

If a child is experiencing learning difficulties, the parent may contact the person listed below to learn about the district's overall general education referral or screening system for support services. This system links students to a variety of support options, including referral for a special education evaluation. Students having difficulty in the regular classroom should be considered for tutorial, compensatory, and other support services that are available to all students.

At any time, a parent is entitled to request an evaluation for special education services. Within a reasonable amount of time, the district must decide if the evaluation is needed. If evaluation is needed, the parent will be notified and asked to provide consent for the evaluation. The district must complete the evaluation and the report within 45 calendar days of the date the district receives the written consent. The district must give a copy of the report to the parent.

If the district determines that the evaluation is not needed, the district will provide the parent with a written notice that explains why the child will not be evaluated. This written notice will include a statement that informs the parent of their rights if they disagree with the district. Additionally, the notice must inform the parent how to obtain a copy of the Notice of Procedural Safeguards - Rights of Parents of Students with Disabilities.

The designated person to contact regarding options for a child experiencing learning difficulties or a referral for evaluation for special education is:

Contact School Counselor Or Special Education Services Office 682-867-7690

Notification of Parents' Right of Access to Educational Records

A parent is entitled to access all written records concerning the student including attendance records, test scores, grades, disciplinary records, counseling/psychological records, applications for admission, health and immunization information, teacher, counselor evaluations and reports of behavioral patterns. Questions regarding access to a child's records should be answered by referring to Senate Bill 1, Section 26.004, approved June, 1995.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Arlington School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, gender, national origin, religion or disability in education programs, admissions/ enrollment decisions or activities which it operates, as required by Title II, Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504.

CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT

The 色窝窝无码一区二区三区, in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ("FERPA") restricts access to protected student records as required by law. Directory information on students will be released upon request without a parent's consent, unless the parent elects in writing to restrict directory information. The form on which parents can indicate their election is sent home each year.

STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL

Schools periodically apply pesticides. Information concerning these applications may be obtained by contacting the building principals.

Board Brief from Trustee Brooklyn Richardson

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The 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Board of Trustees met last night, May 2, 2024. Here are some of the highlights.

Martin High School鈥檚 choir opened the evening, and they were amazing as always. They were directed by Martin鈥檚 retiring choir director Kay Owens. If you missed it a couple of weeks ago, Owens was surprised and honored by several of her former students 鈥� ABC reporter Will Ganss and Pentatonix members Scott Hoying and Kirstin Maldonado. Owens has been a ray of sunshine for decades in Arlington. Thank you, Kay.

Another ray of sunshine is the district鈥檚 student of the month, Joseph Guerrero. Joseph is in 11^th grade at Venture High School and is an outstanding emerging bilingual student. He is always looking to improve and grow, is helpful to others in class and serves as a student leader with the student council. Congratulations Joseph!

Then the board presented the Community Powered By Possibilities Award of Appreciation to . The foundation partners with the district to put on the Family Expo, provides scholarships for students and more. They are a great partner. Thank you, Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education.

If you didn鈥檛 know yet, the longest-serving trustee is retiring from the board. Dr. Aaron Reich has been a steady, wise leader for the district since 2009. He will be missed, so, trustees took some time to share their appreciation for him. Thank you, Dr. Reich.

With Dr. Reich retiring and the board election this Saturday, what the board will look like next school year is still unknown. But next year鈥檚 meeting schedule is set. Last night, the board approved the meeting calendar for 2024-2025.

The board also received a presentation from the Financial Futures Committee. The FFC, comprised of 18 volunteers, advises the board by providing findings and recommendations related to budgets and long-range financial planning.

Finally, the trustees approved the general contractor for the Bond 2019-funded renovations and addition projects for Miller and Little elementary schools. Look for construction to start soon.

Those are just a few of the highlights from tonight. If you would like more details on any of these, or any of the items not covered in this Board Brief, please watch the entire meeting.

7,000 rubber ducks race at Duck Derby

Two-year-old Bryce Dillon could hardly contain his excitement recently while at in Arlington.

鈥淭hey鈥檙e coming! They鈥檙e coming!鈥� he said, bouncing up and down as he squatted at the edge of the lazy river.

鈥淚 know!鈥� his mom Ashley joyfully replied as she, Bryce and her husband Gary watched nearly 7,000 ducks wade in the water.

Well, rubber ducks, that is.

The Dillons were among dozens of people who flocked to inaugural Dream City Duck Derby last weekend. The event invited local community members to 鈥渟ponsor鈥� a duck with hopes that it would float along the path of the lazy river, reaching a finish line quicker than others.

Based on the 鈥渆fforts鈥� made by their ducks, sponsors had a chance of winning prizes by participating in the fundraiser. Founded in 1987, the club organized the new event to raise about $30,000 to support its numerous causes. In 2023, it boosted attendance at 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 Thornton and Anderson elementary schools by providing perfect attendance awards, pizza parties and more.

Ashley, who regularly takes Bryce to 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 Toddler Time P.L.A.Y., a program designed to prepare toddlers for school, learned about the derby via Facebook.

鈥淚 just wanted a fun day with the kids and my husband,鈥� she said.

The event ended up fitting the 鈥渂ill.鈥� The event included food trucks, live music and booths from vendors, including the North and Central YMCAs, HDNP International, Dental Health Arlington, Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop and Mary Kay. Some of them featured duck-themed merchandise atop their tables for those who came out for the affair.

Giving back

Arlington Sunrise Rotary鈥檚 website says its mission is to 鈥減rovide services to others, promote integrity and advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through a fellowship of business professionals and community leaders.鈥�

Throughout the year, the members maintain and upgrade the Dunlop Park Creative Playground, which the club built in the late 1980s. They also place flags at designated homes on several flag routes during six patriotic holidays, and they work tirelessly to raise funds to provide scholarships for local high school seniors entering college.

Supporting families in need during the holidays is also dear to their hearts. The Rotary's signature international project involves efforts to eradicate polio. But this was the club鈥檚 first attempt at hosting a duck derby.

Legend has it that the first rubber duck race took place in Wales in 1980, but others claim it originated in Ottawa, Canada in 1987. Regardless, rubber duck races began to spread across the world during the 1990s. The events take a considerable amount of preparation and follow a concrete set of rules.

Anyone could adopt a duck for a minimum donation of $5. Participants can increase their chances of winning by adopting more ducks. For last Saturday鈥檚 event, locals could purchase a 鈥淨uack Pack,鈥� four ducks for $20 or the Quack Crew (10 for $50). By spending $100, a participant could enter 20 ducks in a package called 鈥淭he Flyer Over.鈥� Or spend $500 for the 鈥淲hole Quack,鈥� meaning 100 ducks.

One might wonder how a winner could possibly be determined if all the swarming ducks looked alike.

Well, a tag number was attached on the bottom of each duck, so the Rotarian who plucked the winners out of the water could see who each one belonged to and award prizes. Chairperson Tracy Winkles served as a lively emcee, even asking the attendees to quack like the 鈥渃ontestants.鈥�

The Arlington High School graduate thoroughly explained all the derby鈥檚 expectations, including how the 7,000 ducks would take their starting places before the race began. This included first having a 鈥渄uck mixer,鈥� Winkles jokingly said, meaning the ducks would become more scrambled after going through a 鈥減ractice round.鈥�

This allowed sponsors to have a fairer chance at winning the race, Winkles explained. 鈥淎nd that way they can make friends 鈥� or maybe, make enemies,鈥� Winkles said, as student life guards from Lamar High School kept ducks from going rogue - or floating away - before the race kicked off on the windy afternoon.

DJ Shawn Waldrop, better known as 鈥淒J Boogieman,鈥� added even more humor.

鈥淕o motivate your duck, give encouraging words, say a prayer,鈥� he encouraged the sponsors.

鈥淕ive them something to get these ducks moving because the ones in the back are going to have a harder time than the ones in the front. Hopefully, it will be an equal race,鈥� Waldrop said.

Standing out from the flock

Throughout the event, one could see a sea of yellow shirts as nearly 70 volunteers donned the color in an act of solidarity with the rubber toys. However, no one was more decorated than longtime Rotary member Chuck Chambers. The president of 鈥� an Arlington-based signage and graphics provider 鈥� was decked out in duck gear, including a snazzy bucket hat.

鈥淚 do everything big. Go big or go home. It鈥檚 fun to do this stuff,鈥� Chambers said.

Attendee Tim Lopez also had a ball at the derby. He won a towel and a duck caller by tossing a rubber duck into a bucket and water-filled floatie from nine feet away. The popular station was manned by , a T-shirt company owned by Jared Kriewall that has customers across the city.

鈥淲e鈥檝e been in business eight years here in Arlington, so we thought we had to jump in,鈥� said Kriewall, a Martin High School graduate and Rotary member.

Jimmy Harris, the fourth-generation owner of the 114-year-old restaurant in Pantego, obliged to his friend鈥檚 request for him to donate to the cause. Harris sponsored about 80 ducks to 鈥渃ompete鈥� and was a 鈥渄ucky鈥� 鈥� ahem, lucky 鈥� winner. He took home the top prize, a $2,500 Visa gift card and 鈥渜uacked鈥� up just thinking about it.

鈥淲ho would ever think they are gonna win a duck race?鈥� Harris said.

The second and third place winners 鈥� Rishi Mehra and James Moody Alexander 鈥� received $1,000 and $500 gift cards, respectively. There were additional prizes for the 4th through 10th place winners.

Courtni Anderson, aquatics manager, was thrilled about how the event turned out.

鈥淚t鈥檚 important for our department and the City of Arlington to help support the Rotary because they do so much for the community,鈥� she said. 鈥淎nd it's another opportunity for (people) to come out to see our amazing facility and see what we have to offer.鈥�

BBQ team taking on rivals at state

Ribs, brisket and chicken are just a few of the categories 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 Smokin鈥� Ferrets will be competing in when they go to the state competition on Saturday.

With over $30,000 worth of scholarships on the line, it鈥檚 no wonder the Ferrets 鈥� 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 Career and Technical Center BBQ team 鈥� are excited to hit the road.

With a call time of 3 a.m. on May 4, the Ferret鈥檚 will prep, load and drive to Round Rock to compete against more than 90 schools. Each team member will be vital to the team鈥檚 overall success.

鈥淢ansfield ISD, Southlake ISD and Prosper ISD are our fiercest competitors,鈥� said Marc Fidel, the Ferrets captain. 鈥淲e鈥檙e so excited to compete. I鈥檓 sure they will bring it, but it will all be in good fun. We are looking forward to the friendly competition.鈥�

The Ferrets鈥� leader, culinary teacher Greg Almendarez, has worked throughout the year to ensure the students will be prepared for state. After various workshops, drills and mentoring, he鈥檚 confident the students will do great in the competition.

鈥淚鈥檓 so proud of this team and how hard they have worked throughout the year,鈥� Almendarez said. 鈥淭o have the opportunity to compete at state is the icing on the cake.鈥�

ProStart team preparing for Taste of Cowboys Youth Challenge

色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 team is also gearing up for an intense culinary showdown this Saturday.

"ProStart is a career and technical education program that bridges the gap between the foodservice industry and the classroom," said Greg Almendarez, who also leads the ProStart team.

The ProStart team of students from the district鈥檚 Career and Technical Center includes Kim N., Daren S., Jeffery D., and John T. (J.P.) and is set to compete in the " Taste of the Cowboys Youth Challenge" at AT&T Stadium on May 4. Each team will have 60 minutes to craft a three-course meal using fresh and canned produce generously provided by the .

The prize is $10,000 to be shared among the victorious team members.

Daren and Jeffery, who both have aspirations to excel in the culinary world, shoulder significant responsibilities on the team. Daren handles the appetizer and Jeffery focuses on the entree. Both hope to continue their culinary education at the Culinary Institute of New York City after high school.

"I want to eventually be a business owner," said Daren. "ProStart gives me a head start toward my dreams. It鈥檚 been a lot of fun working with the team."

Kim and J.P. also have big culinary goals.

"I'm excited to be in charge of desserts," Kim said. "I thrive under the pressure of competition. It brings out the best in me."

For J.P., cooking with the ProStart team evokes cherished memories of learning from his grandmother.

"Cooking with my ProStart team is a blast," said J.P. "My passion for cooking stems from my grandmother's influence. Breakfast with my family is always a joyous occasion."

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Eat Your Art Out

The annual event once again delighted dessert enthusiasts and art lovers alike with its delectable display of culinary creativity.

鈥淲e're sweet on art, and we're sweet on you" was this year's theme, which celebrated the intersection of confectionery delights and artistic expression.

Bakers from across the community, including talented student chefs from at the Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center (CTC), brought their A-game to showcase an array of stunning sweet masterpieces.

Seniors like Iris Chung and Bridget Hardy worked with their Cake Club teammates to create a masterpiece to reflect the CTC and the lifestyle and culture being students at the CTC invokes.

鈥淭he showcase was so much fun!鈥� Chung said. 鈥淚鈥檝e been baking for the Cake Club for two years. I started baking cakes during COVID, and when I came to the CTC, it鈥檚 like I found a family with the same interest.鈥�

Hardy's journey is similar. She is inspired by her grandmother's bakery, which sparked Hardy's dream of opening her own bakery one day.

鈥淚t was awesome,鈥� Hardy said. 鈥淚 began baking because of my grandmother. She had a bakery when I was younger, and it inspired me to open my own bakery one day. The Cake Club helps me learn so much about baking, so if younger students want to be in culinary, I highly recommend the Cake Club.鈥�

Word of their outstanding work is getting out.

The event drew attention from industry insiders like Dorkas Arroyo, secretary for 色窝窝无码一区二区三区's communications and marketing department and owner/head baker of .

鈥淭he students from the CTC culinary program do a great job every year representing the district in this great event,鈥� said Arroyo, who also displayed some of her artistic desserts at the event.

Eat Your Art Out not only tantalized taste buds but also served a noble cause, with proceeds supporting the Arlington Museum's mission to present world-class art exhibitions and maintain free access to the Community Gallery.

Funds raised also contribute to the museum's Education Center and the Summer Art Camp, providing scholarships for at-risk youth in partnership with 色窝窝无码一区二区三区.

What's Your Big Idea? 2024

Bailey Junior High eighth grader Darius Turner wants to be an entrepreneur.

Even before he and his mom received an email asking for entries for the 18^th Annual What鈥檚 Your Big Idea?鈥� contest 鈥� sponsored by 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 and the 鈥� he was already hard at work on his big idea.

The idea?

Electronic garage door opener.

While that sounds like a well-used invention, consider that Turner鈥檚 electronic door opener does not require the driver to click a button to open the doors.

鈥淵ou just pull right up, and the door opens,鈥� Turner said. 鈥淵ou don鈥檛 have to click on anything.鈥�

Like a toll tag opening the gates to, say, DFW Airport.

鈥淭his way, you don鈥檛 have to find your clicker and click on it,鈥� Turner said. 鈥淵ou just drive right up without even thinking about it.鈥�

Turner didn鈥檛 have a name for his invention 鈥� although he already had the name of the company he鈥檇 used for future entrepreneurship endeavors.

Turner鈥檚 no-name electronic door opener was just one of many offered Saturday at UTA鈥檚 College Park Center. The 7,000-seat arena was packed with 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 students who came up with various inventions, from shoes that walk themselves (鈥渨orks great when you are tired鈥�) and a bike lock that doubles as a phone holder.

听Hundreds of 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 students in grades three through eight were recognized for a wide range of innovative ideas. Students could answer the essay prompt, 鈥淲hat鈥檚 your creative idea for a product you could sell or a business you could create and operate in Arlington?鈥� Or, in art form, create an advertisement for a product you could sell or a business you could own and operate in Arlington.

They had to remember the following questions: What do you sell? Who is the customer? Why is the idea unique? How would it be marketed and managed?

Finalists from each grade and category were revealed the during the award ceremony. After their names were called, finalists strolled gleefully across the stage to shake hands 鈥� or give high fives 鈥� to dignitaries like 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 superintendent Dr. Matt Smith, district trustees, Arlington mayor Jim Ross, and Chamber president and CEO Michael Jacobson.

Then, the top three winners in those grades and categories were called back on stage to receive a prize package.

First-place winners earned scholarships to attend the exclusive one-week 鈥淭he BIG Idea Lab鈥� summer camp. At this camp, students learn what it means to be an entrepreneur and expand upon their winning ideas in front of local entrepreneurs.

Butler, Corey Academy, Ditto, Little, Moore and Wood were elementary schools with high participation numbers. Bailey, Ousley and Shackelford topped junior high schools.

鈥淭his is my first 鈥淲hat's Your Big Idea鈥� event,鈥� said Smith. 鈥淚 am really excited about this event because while we are all up here partnering together to do amazing things for kids, we are here today to recognize that hard work.鈥�

Chloe Lewis, who earned an MBA at UTA, was the day鈥檚 emcee and opened the event by encouraging participants to 鈥淏elieve in yourself and your ideas. Trust yourself to take risks. Entrepreneurs are so important to our community. You can be an entrepreneur in any industry. Restaurants, athletics. Real estate. Gift shop. A rock-climbing place. So many places. It鈥檚 small business owners that make our community what it is. You are the future of our city, and we are so proud to honor you today.鈥�

Ross also gave some inspirational messages telling the audience, 鈥淭his is one of my favorite days,鈥� he said. 鈥淐oming out to see the young, bright minds of Arlington put their thoughts to come up with unbelievable concepts on big ideas, it鈥檚 just great.鈥�

He also pointed out to the students sitting in the arena that by the time they graduate from high school, 鈥�80 teachers would have played a role in your life,鈥� he said. 鈥淭hink of your science teacher, art teacher, music teacher, gym teacher, math teacher, everything. Those teachers are a part of your life that make you who you are today.鈥�

Turner, the Bailey garage door opener inventor, is on his way. After Bailey, he鈥檚 headed to Seguin High School鈥檚 P-Tech program, which allows students to focus on engineering and computer-aided drafting and design.

When asked why he wanted to be an entrepreneur, Turner quickly replied, 鈥淚 want to make my own rules.鈥�

Scholarship includes Amazon internship

Most students don鈥檛 get Amazon deliveries at school. But two seniors from 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 STEM Academy at Martin High School just got packages that will change their lives.听

鈥淚 had no idea what was coming,鈥� said Karmen Chandler.听

What began as a typical meeting for members of the school鈥檚 Roboboat team turned into something much more significant 鈥� the unveiling of two winners.听听

鈥淚 thought there was no way,鈥� Chandler said. 鈥淭he second they pulled out those Amazon boxes, I knew.鈥� 听

In a competitive field of 4,000 applicants nationwide, Chandler and his classmate Emilio Reza were among the 400 students selected for the prestigious scholarship.听听

Offering up to $40,000 toward undergraduate degrees in engineering or computer science, along with a summer internship at , this opportunity opens doors for students to pursue their dreams at any college of their choice.听听

鈥淚t鈥檒l help all my options be more affordable,鈥� Chandler said. 鈥淚 feel like now I have more of a choice in where I want to go.鈥澨�听

As busy members of Martin鈥檚 Roboboat and drone teams and national cyber scholars who won last year, they couldn鈥檛 have done it without the support of their STEM teacher James Hovey.听

鈥淢r. Hovey has been my number one supporter,鈥� Reza said. 鈥淗e鈥檚 given me so many opportunities to learn from and pushed me to where I am today.鈥�听

But to Hovey, it鈥檚 their go-getter attitudes that set them apart.听

鈥淥ne thing they have in common is they take advantage of every opportunity to enter competitions to have fun while learning,鈥� he said.听听

As the district鈥檚 fourth and fifth recipients - and the fourth year in a row for a Martin student - the reputation of Amazon scholarship winners in 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 stands strong.听听

鈥淚 am very proud,鈥� Hovey said. 鈥淚 had high hopes that they would be awarded this honor.鈥�听

But the journey is just beginning.听听

Chandler hopes to attend the or the to study computational neuroscience, the field of study in which mathematical tools and theories are used to investigate brain function. With interest in coding, Reza plans to attend , or to study cybersecurity. 听

Until then, Chandler and Reza will be soaking up the rest of their senior year.听

鈥淭his is an incredible opportunity and scholarship for these kids,鈥� said Martin principal Marlene Roddy. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a huge honor for our STEM Academy and the work our teachers do.鈥� 听

Learn more about . 听

Students named TCU Community Scholars

Once a Texan, always a Texan. But this fall, seven more Sam Houston High School seniors will be Horned Frogs, too! 听

鈥淚t warms my heart every year,鈥� said Sam Houston听counselor Cynthia Carter. 鈥淚t takes time, and these kids work so hard.鈥� 听

Selected as , their hard work sure paid off. The seven students were honored Monday with a celebration with classmates and family and a clap-out to end the day. That鈥檚 what happens when you鈥檙e heading to TCU on scholarships valued at more than $280,000 each. The future is bright for Sam Houston鈥檚 soon-to-be biology, nursing, business and political science majors.

鈥淲e are so excited to do this together,鈥� said Angelica Garcia, whose best friend Samantha Leos will be right there beside her. 鈥淚 called her immediately and told her to check her phone right away.鈥� 听

For Leos, the email almost didn鈥檛 seem real. 听听

鈥淚 couldn't believe it at first,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 worked really hard, and I shed a lot of tears.鈥� 听

Cheering the scholars were听Garcia and Leos鈥� teammates from the school鈥檚 cheer team along with students from Sam鈥檚 P-TECH and AVID programs. It also helped expose those freshmen and sophomores to the possibilities that await them. 听

Each year, awards 50 scholarships to students at 13 Title I high schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The four-year scholarship includes a supportive residential experience and opportunities to study abroad. 听

Around December or January, students find out if they鈥檝e been admitted to the university before they can be considered as a community scholar. Once admitted, the application process begins. Finalists attend a dinner, go through interviews and visit TCU where they learn more about their career pathway. 听

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In addition to the seven who were selected, Sam Houston had six other students who were finalists for the scholarship.听

鈥淭hese kids are amazing,鈥� Carter said. 鈥淭hey are good human beings, they are kind individuals, they are compassionate individuals and they are concerned not only about Sam Houston but about their peers and about others.鈥� 听

That鈥檚 why when they were asked to speak about their experience leading up to the scholarship, they all chose to share their own advice to inspire others. 听

鈥淭ake the risks,鈥� said Zerahann Ondieki. 鈥淕et out of your comfort zone, there are so many new opportunities out there. Don鈥檛 sit on your potential. Don鈥檛 limit yourself. It鈥檚听hard, but you never know what could be at the end of the road for you.鈥�听

Garcia felt the same way.听

鈥淭ake advantage of your opportunities because you never know where they may lead,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 don鈥檛 think any of us ever thought we鈥檇 be here. Keep going and never give up.鈥�听

With the support of their teachers and counselors, they were able to do just that.听

鈥淭hey are why we're even here right now,鈥� Garcia said. 鈥淭hey didn't leave our side for a second.鈥� 听

The experience for other recipients like Christopher Montano was similar. 听

鈥淲e couldn鈥檛 have done it without them,鈥� he said. 鈥淚鈥檓 excited and I'm ready.鈥� 听

So, let the countdown to the fall semester begin. 听

鈥淚鈥檓听so proud,鈥� Carter said. 鈥淭hey did it.鈥�听

And although they鈥檙e taking on their purple and white, they鈥檒l always bleed red and blue!听

Way to go Texans! Congratulations to the seven TCU Community Scholars: 听听

Luis Andrade 听

Caleb Dixon听

Angelica Garcia听

Samantha Leos听

Stephani Lopez听

Christopher Montano 听

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The 2024 College and Career Expo was a success!

Jade Rojas is only a 16-year-old junior at Lamar High School. But she demonstrates the maturity and focus of a doctoral student while contemplating life after she graduates from the north Arlington campus in 2025.

Having witnessed family members battle life-threatening illnesses, Rojas soon hopes to study both nursing and business to 鈥渋mplement more holistic processes,鈥� and to make healthcare costs more manageable. She said her mother, Jessica Gonzalez 鈥� a longtime environmental health and safety manager 鈥� has also influenced her ambition.

鈥淚 would like to follow up in her footsteps and develop new systems,鈥� Rojas said.

Eager to find the right higher institution for her aspirations, Rojas simply couldn鈥檛 miss 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 College and Career Expo last week. It was the first time that she had attended the annual fair, which this year took place at the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Athletics Center. Inside the new state-of-the art gymnasium, representatives from dozens of colleges and businesses were thrilled to share invaluable information with hundreds of students and parents

Representatives from Baylor University, Louisiana Tech University, the University of Missouri and many more institutions were there to recruit students. Among the HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) present were east Texas鈥� Wiley University, Mississippi鈥檚 Jackson State University and Louisiana鈥檚 Grambling State University.

Texas Southern University鈥檚 Essence Mendenhall was excited to share with Rojas information about the campus located in Houston. Rojas and many other students impressed Mendenhall 鈥� the school鈥檚 Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington recruitment coordinator 鈥� with great questions about the academic and social programs offered at her university.

Six years ago, the district began offering the expo 鈥� the first one held was at Sam Houston High School 鈥揵efore growing into the large, district-wide event that it is today. Each year, it takes more than 100 volunteers to help run the event. Like other first-time vendors, Mendenhall praised 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 and its sponsors, stating that the expo was 鈥渨ell organized.鈥�

鈥淚 appreciate all of the staff continuing to come around and make sure we have all the drinks, snacks 鈥� anything that we needed,鈥� Mendenhall said. 鈥淵ou can clearly see the time and the effort that they put into this.鈥�

So much to see

At the expo, numerous employers, business owners, organizations and universities manned booths with posters, giveaway materials and trinkets. Students donned their professional attire and brought their resumes to discuss jobs and even conduct on-site interviews for part-time, full-time or post-graduation work. Parents received detailed guidance on admissions, testing, academic scholarships and financial aid.

Some sat in on presentations about athletic recruiting and the scholarship process for high school athletes. Translation services for Spanish-speaking parents and students was also available to help throughout the event. Co-sponsored by , a higher education servicing organization, the expo is designed to help students get information from colleges and find schools that they may not have ever heard of before. It also helps students learn what a school鈥檚 admissions department requires or what an employer wants.

Students and parents also had a chance to learn about opportunities that will allow them to begin working through various alternative higher education programs. For instance, Dominique Lester promoted Pure Dental Assistant Academy as an affordable alternative to four-year universities. Lester, a job placement specialist and instructor for the school 鈥� a sister company of Mint Dentistry 鈥� explained that it involves a 7-week course of lectures and hands-on clinical training.

Tuition for the school, which has locations in Irving, Mesquite and Houston is $3,000, although each student is given a $1,000 scholarship. Applicants only need to have a high school diploma or GED with a background check. Lester said the academy鈥檚 staff prepares students to become state-licensed and assists with job placement after their course ends.

鈥淲e鈥檙e trying to get as many dental assistants as possible a job,鈥� Lester boasted.

Carole Nasr, admissions representative for L Makeup Institute, also stressed to students that they can find success outside of the traditional classroom setting. Her company, which opened along the Las Vegas strip in 2010, has been training many young adults to become professional makeup artists. The school opened a location in Southlake in 2020. Its graduates work in bridal, salon, fashion, movies, theatrical, production and retail cosmetics industries.

鈥淚t is not a saturated market for makeup artists because there are so many different fields within makeup artistry,鈥� Nasr said while manning a table that featured a prosthetic headpiece of Groot from 鈥淕uardian of the Galaxy鈥� film series for students to view and touch.

To go or to stay?

Like Nasr, Amber Massey, assistant dean of admissions for Hofstra University in New York, was attending the expo for the first time. She, too, is trying to get students to broaden their horizons. While her school is a more traditional one, Massey flew in from Long Island to urge students to consider enrolling into her private institution. She said it would give them the best of both worlds: a school with a close-knit feel and close proximity to New York鈥檚 metropolitan experiences.

On the contrary, University of Texas at Arlington鈥檚 Josh Knight stressed to students that there is nothing like home. His table was among nine UTA tables. An academic recruiter for the college of liberal arts, Knight said, 鈥淲e like to come out in force.鈥�

鈥淲e want our kids to choose UTA,鈥� Knight said, explaining to students how they can forgo room and board costs while obtaining an education from a 鈥淭ier 1鈥� school.

Ginger Midkiff and her three children 鈥� Faith, Hope and Shane 鈥� spent a significant amount of time at UTA鈥檚 engineering table. She was already aware that Hope, a Martin High School freshman, was considering becomin

g an education major at UTA. During the expo, Faith spent time convincing Shane, a seventh grader at Boles, to take up mechanical engineering as he wants to be an inventor.

鈥淎ll of them are very interested in trying to figure out what they want to do,鈥� Ginger Midkiff said. 鈥淭hey all kind of have their path that they are thinking about. So they were really excited about coming out here to look at all of the different colleges and to get information on them.鈥�

Filling in the gap

Parents weren鈥檛 the only ones pushing for higher education while at the expo. After teaching science for 23 years at Gunn Junior High and Fine Arts and Dual Language Academy, Shelli McGovern began teaching AVID two years ago. In her position, she works to foster a family environment to further enrich her 106 students鈥� support network for college and career readiness. AVID also prepares

听students for PSAT/SAT tests, college applications/essays, FAFSA paperwork and other hard-to-tackle aspects of getting into college.

While at the fair, McGovern said she received 鈥渁 lot of goodies,鈥� referring to information pamphlets that her students can use to learn about college and career programs.

鈥淚 missed out on the college fair last year,鈥� McGovern said. 鈥淚 really wanted to see it for myself so I could give my students and their parents a better idea of what to gain from attending the Expo.

鈥淥ne bonus for me was that several college and career programs offered to come out and speak to my classes next year!鈥� she added.

Board recognizes student of the month Ethan Hodge

色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 Board of Trustees meeting on March 21, 2024, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights.

The evening started with a symphonic orchestra performance by elite 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 junior high students who were selected to the Texas Music Educators Association Region 5 orchestra 鈥� the top ensemble in the area. They performed a selection from their region concert under the direction of Sarah Wilson, director of orchestras at Boles Junior High. It was outstanding!

Then the trustees honored the student of the month, senior Ethan Hodge from Sam Houston High School. Ethan is a member of the theater program, plays on the varsity golf team and is a part of the TexanTV production team. He is also the sound, lighting and technical expert for Sam, helping students and faculty alike with performances and assemblies in the auditorium. His helpful and friendly disposition, wit and passion for excellence has been a huge asset to the Sam community. Congrats, Ethan.

The board also presented the Community Powered by Possibilities Award of Appreciation to InspirEd, an outstanding partner that helps so many high school students plan and prepare for their future careers. They provide mentoring and resources for students searching for the right college and exploring degrees and for navigating testing, admissions, financial aid, scholarships and more. Thank you, InspireEd.

With only one board meeting in the month of March, there was a lot of regular business to take care of, like approving purchases and new hires. Among financial items, the board approved the monthly financial report on operations and the district鈥檚 investment activity report through January.

Finally, Dr. Natalie Lopez, 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 assistant superintendent of research and accountability, and Dr. Christi Buell, assistant superintendent of school leadership, gave the board a progress update on goals related to House Bill 3, which requires school boards to adopt improvement plans related to early childhood literacy and mathematics. The presentation focused on student outcomes on the middle-of-year reading and math screeners for pre-K 4 through second grade students.

Those are just a few of the highlights from tonight. If you would like more details on any of these, or any of the items I didn鈥檛 cover, please click to watch the entire meeting.

College and Career Expo is next week

The College and Career Expo is just around the corner on March 26.

Come to the Expo on Tuesday, March 26, from 5-8 p.m. at the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Athletics Center and discover endless opportunities. With college reps, local businesses, seminars and prizes, this event is a gateway to a world of possibilities after high school and is geared to both eager high school students and their parents.

Businesses will also be present conducting on-site interviews for qualifying candidates.

What to expect at the expo

College Representatives: Connect with representatives from renowned colleges and universities such as the University of Texas at Arlington, Stephen F. Austin State University, Texas Tech University and more. Gain insights into academic paths and valuable advice to pursue your aspirations.

Local Businesses: Discover potential career paths with local businesses like Canon Solutions America, Prince Lebanese Grill and National Special Force. Some businesses will even conduct on-site job interviews, so dress sharp and bring copies of your resume.

Informative Seminars: Attend 45-minute seminars covering essential topics, such as college prep, financing your education, athletic recruiting and scholarships. Empower yourself and your parents to make informed decisions about your future.

Snacks and prizes

Attendees can also enjoy exciting prizes like Bluetooth speakers, Fire TV Sticks or Beats Studio Buds, courtesy of our partners at InspirED. Concessions will also be provided thanks to students from the Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center.

Register today

Don't miss out on this enriching experience! Sign up to secure your spot at the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 College and Career Expo and watch the below for a sneak peek into the event.

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Industry partners take CTE to the next level

色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 career and technical education (CTE) program is all about opportunities that set students up for real-world success. One of the biggest ways the program achieves that real-world component is through industry partnerships. February is , so there鈥檚 no better time to highlight the district鈥檚 outstanding partners and the impact they make on students.

With more than 90 industry partners 鈥� from and to and 鈥� students get access to classes, instructors, practicums and internships that bring the real job world into the classroom and often take students out of the classroom and into the real job world.

鈥淭he 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 is fortunate to have so many impactful partnerships,鈥� said 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 CTE director Susan Patterson. 鈥淭hese mutually beneficial partnerships ensure that education remains relevant, provides work-based learning opportunities, addresses the skills gap and prepares the future workforce. By working together, schools and industry can create a collaborative relationship that promotes the success of students, educators and the Arlington community as a whole.鈥�

Access to real-world partnerships

Industry partners help introduce students to the job world and expose them to a variety of career options they might want to explore.

For Preston Murria, a freshman in the P-TECH program at Seguin High School, the school鈥檚 industry partner has him thinking seriously about his future for the first time.

鈥淚've never really thought about what I wanted to do before getting to talk with professionals in engineering,鈥� Murria said. 鈥淕etting to ask questions and explore my interests has been amazing... I love this opportunity, and I won't waste it.鈥�

The P-TECH at Seguin 鈥� one of four Pathways in Technology () high schools in the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 鈥� is all about just that. Each P-TECH has an industry focus and partner that support students in their career journeys. For the Seguin P-TECH 鈥� which is focused on engineering and computer-aided drafting and design 鈥� the industry partner is Bell.

鈥淪tudents engage with business and industry partners to foster a better understanding of the various career pathway opportunities and the educational journey it will take to get them there,鈥� said Andrea Hicks, Seguin鈥檚 P-TECH administrator. 鈥淭he connection with our partners will lead to internships and job opportunities for our students.鈥�

One of the tangible ways that Hicks and her staff help foster student engagement with partners is through Work-based Learning Fridays. Professionals from a variety of fields visit with students, interact with them and offer insight into potential career paths. Most of the visitors this year have been from Bell, but there have been others as well, including , a NASA researcher who was the first Black women to earn a Ph. D in aerospace engineering from UT Arlington.

鈥淭he Bell Helicopter presentations have allowed me to gain a solid grasp as to what to expect once I am applying for a job in the engineering field,鈥� said Seguin P-TECH freshman Michael Grooms. 鈥淭hese presentations have displayed to me what I'm required to do once I'm actually working on various projects within my community of colleagues.鈥�

Real-world experiences and skills development

Seguin鈥檚 P-TECH is just one example of what is going on throughout the district at every high school and at two of the district鈥檚 newest facilities. In fact, relevant, real-world experiences are what the Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center (CTC) and the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Agriculture Center are all about.

The CTC is a state-of-the-art facility that offers juniors and seniors from all 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 high schools 68 CTE courses in 27 programs of study. The building features an open design concept that creates a college-like atmosphere. Then there鈥檚 the听Agriculture Science Center, a net-zero building that gives any student in the district the opportunity to raise an animal and participate in ag education.

Many of the courses and opportunities at these facilities include industry partners who offer the students real-world training. From the fire academy to floral design, from cosmetology to health sciences, and from welding to animal science, students engage in practical learning that develops the skills they will need in their careers or future education.

鈥淐TE programming is the catalyst in which students gain knowledge and skills that set them up to successfully transition to college, career or both upon graduating from high school through students engaging in relevant, rigorous and real-world learning experiences,鈥� said Ginger Polster, the CTC principal.

Many students take practicums with industry partners 鈥� like veterinary clinics, restaurants and hospitals 鈥� which are designed to give students a supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills in an arrangement appropriate to the nature and level of their experience.

鈥淭he purpose of a practicum is to provide students the opportunity to explore a career within their pathway giving the student an on-site observation and training experience,鈥� said Kari Winters, practicum specialist at the CTC.

The experience students get through these CTE courses, practicums and internships are invaluable. Take it from a few recent graduates. Here鈥檚 what a few had to say:

Ryan Smith, Arlington High School Class of 2022

These facilities shaped me into the leader I am today with classes that built the foundation for my career readiness. Starting with prerequisites at my home campus, I was able to put forth my knowledge on agriculture into continued education at the Agriculture Science Center where I completed courses like advanced animal science, intro to floral design and livestock production, and later participated in the two offered practicums, Veterinary Assistant and Floral Design. In each of these courses, I obtained my TSFA Florist License and became a certified veterinarian assistant. The environment that I experienced at both of these facilities built my courage to find lifelong friends and make lifelong experiences. Since graduating, I have pursued further education at Tarleton State University to major in animal science, with scholarships obtained from these programs. I will forever be grateful for the AISD CTC and ASC!

Nick Ward, Sam Houston High School Class of 2020

The CTC鈥檚 model of industry-level instruction allowed me to set goals inspired by my personal field experience. Having learned specialized skills before pursuing higher education made room for me to explore the full breadth of my discipline.

Cameron O'Dell, Martin High School Class of 2019

The Career and Technical Center helped me get machinist and welding training that gave me the chance to do an interview with Lockheed Martin. I now have a job with Lockheed Martin that gives me amazing benefits and amazing work environment. The Career and Technical Center is what put me on the path for my future and I don't know what I would be doing if I never took these classes. The staff helped me so much in getting my foot in the door in Lockheed Martin that I will always be grateful for this school and everything that they do.

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I am a Mexican immigrant first generation college graduate, and I attended the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center in its first school year of opening in 2017-2018. The CTC has opened so many doors for growth and opportunity for me. At the CTC I was able to take a second-year course in architecture taught by Kari Summers 鈥� Thanks to Ms. Summers and her class I was able to land an internship at LBL Architects, the longest running architecture firm in Arlington, Texas. I got the internship as a sophomore in college and today I have almost four years of experience in the field with only having graduated in spring of 2022 from UTA with my degree. Ms. Summers and her class at the CTC has played a major role in my success as a college graduate and now as a professional in the field of architecture.

The real-world CTE opportunities offered to 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 students through the district鈥檚 outstanding industry partners is making a real impact in the lives and careers of students and graduates. Learn more about all the opportunities the district鈥檚 CTE department offers here.

Explore your future at College and Career Expo

Discover endless opportunities at the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 College and Career Expo on March 26, 2024, from 5-8 p.m. at the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Athletics Center. With college reps, local businesses, seminars and prizes, this event is a gateway to a world of possibilities after high school and is geared to both eager high school students and their parents.

The Expo features colleges and universities like the University of Texas at Arlington, Stephen F. Austin State University, Texas Tech University, the University of Oklahoma and many more. College representatives will share insights on academic paths and advice to help students figure out how to pursue their aspirations.

Beyond academics, businesses like Canon Solutions America, Prince Lebanese Grill and National Special Force will be present as well, and some will offer on-site job interviews. So, students, dress appropriately and bring multiple copies of your resume.

The Expo will also include informative 45-minute seminars designed to empower students and parents alike to make informed decisions. Seminar topics include college prep, paying for college, college athletic recruiting and scholarships.

You鈥檙e guaranteed to leave the event with a ton of helpful information for your future. And you might even walk away with an exciting prize. Several lucky attendees will win a Bluetooth speaker, Fire TV Stick or Beats Studio Buds. Thanks to for sponsoring the giveaway.

With all the learning, networking, job interviewing and fun, attendees are bound to work up an appetite. That鈥檚 why it鈥檚 a good thing there will be concessions this year for the first time, courtesy of students from the Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center.

To sign up for this enriching experience, click . Don't miss the chance to explore, learn and pave the way for a successful future at the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 College and Career Expo.

We can鈥檛 wait to see you there!

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Scholarship from the Texas Music Educators Association

With so many pathways, how do you choose the right one after high school?听

For Martin High School senior Matthew Stringer, it came easy. 听

鈥�I realized I wanted to become a choir director听when my choir was performing with a local choir called the ,鈥� said Stringer. 听

Inspired by the director of the chorale, words made all the difference. 听

鈥淗earing him talk about his love for teaching and how he impacted the lives of his students made it click in my brain that I wanted to do that too,鈥� Stringer said.听

As the recipient of the 2024-2025 听Past Presidents Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship, he鈥檒l be guiding students through their own musical journeys in no time. 听

Selected from an impressive group of 255 high school candidates from across Texas, his commitment and passion for music education were听evident, but his leadership is what set him apart. 听

鈥淢atthew is an intelligent, kind and natural leader,鈥� said Martin director of orchestras Jamie Ovalle. 鈥淗is peers look up to him because he leads them with confidence and grace.鈥�听

It shows through his commitment to planning, coordinating and executing all the orchestra's social events as president of the program and tenor section leader.听

鈥淭his听scholarship听solidifies that this is what听Matthew听is meant to do - and he is going to be a phenomenal choir director one day,鈥� Ovalle said. 听

With $2,500 per year for up to five years, the scholarship will help Stringer major in a music degree program and earn a Texas teacher certification.听

鈥淚 feel very honored to have received听this TMEA scholarship and especially honored to be the first one from 色窝窝无码一区二区三区,鈥� Stringer said. 听

And he couldn鈥檛 have done it without the support of his teachers who encouraged his musical success along the way. 听

鈥淢y directors show obvious passions for music, whether that be choir or orchestra; they want us to be the best and that makes me want to be the best I can be,鈥� said Stringer. 听

After submitting an application and receiving several letters of recommendation from his teachers, he is one step closer to fulfilling his dream of becoming a choir director. 听

鈥淚 am so excited and proud that Matthew is so passionate about wanting to be a teacher,鈥澨齭aid Martin choir director Kay Owens.听鈥淗e鈥檚 known that he wanted to be a听music educator for nearly his entire high school career. Receiving this scholarship will help him become the fantastic choir director he wants to be one day.鈥�听

Stringer has been accepted to the University of Texas at Arlington, Baylor University and Oklahoma City University. 听

鈥淚'm looking forward to the connections I can make with my students and helping them听find their own passion for music,鈥� Stringer said. 听

Until then, he鈥檒l be busy deciding where he wants to begin听his music career with the well-deserved scholarship.听

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Opal Lee will be keynote speaker

Sam Houston High School鈥檚 annual Black History Program will be extra special this year. Teacher and activist , 鈥渢he grandmother of Juneteenth鈥� will be the event鈥檚 keynote speaker.

Everyone is invited to the program on Feb. 16, from 6-8 p.m. in Sam Houston鈥檚 main auditorium.

"To have Opal Lee as this year's speaker is a treat for us here at Sam,鈥� said Sam Houston High School principal Juan Villarreal. 鈥淗er advocacy for the community but also humanity falls right into alignment with the core values here at Sam because we are such a diverse campus. I am proud of the Black History program and all the staff at Sam who work so hard to ensure it is a success year after year. As Sam鈥檚 principal, it truly is an honor.鈥�

The Black History program is spear-headed by U.S. history/African American studies teacher Graylon Roberson. He hopes the community will come together to enjoy a night of music, dance and inspiration.

鈥淲e are over the moon to have Mrs. Opal Lee as our keynote speaker this year,鈥� Roberson said. 鈥淎ttendees can witness students, staff, alumni and community members come together in many ways to honor our theme: 鈥業gniting the Change: It's Bigger Than Us.鈥� We鈥檝e worked hard to put on a good show so we can't wait to see everyone there as we celebrate Black history and American history.鈥�

Attendees can expect performances by the SHHS choir, SHHS community jazz band, the TCC Movers Unlimited Dance Troupe, and the poetry group Young People of Color. There will also be special video messages from U.S. Congressmen Marc Veasey and Colin Allred and, of course, the phenomenal keynote speaker, Opal Lee.

Opal Lee will also host a book signing after the program concludes, and light refreshments will be served.

Purchase tickets for the program . Tickets are just $3, and the proceeds go to the Black History Month Scholarship Fund. College scholarships are awarded to Sam Houston seniors who work with the Black History program.

You can donate to directly to the scholarship program .

One of the ways the Arlington Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee celebrated 35 years of continuing Dr. King鈥檚 dream this month was to award scholarships to six students for their future听college education. And five of the winners were from the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区! 听

The scholarship recipients were the winners of the MLK Celebration Committee鈥檚 annual art and essay contests that pay tribute to Dr. King鈥檚 legacy. This year鈥檚 theme for the contests was: MLK Advancing the Dream: A Path Forward to Impact Change Across Generations.听听

Art Contest Winners听

This year's art winner was听Martin High School鈥檚 Juscianni Blackeller. As this year鈥檚 winner, Blackeller received $1,000 toward his college education. Plus, his art was featured on this year鈥檚 MLK Celebration promotional and commemorative fliers, graphics and much more. Blackeller even had听his design blazened on the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee T-Shirts.听听

Nayely Sanchez from Lamar High School won second place for her artwork and a $750 scholarship while Alexis Alverez, from Bowie High School, took home third and a $500 scholarship.听

Essay Contest Winners听

Martin High School鈥檚 Dina Moalin earned a $750 scholarship for her essay about Martin Luther King Jr.,听and Nicole Guajardo, from Sam Houston High School, took home the $500 scholarship.听

Learn More about the MLK contest winners

The committee applauds each winner for embodying the principles cherished by King and expresses gratitude to all participants for their dedication and participation.听听

You can view this year鈥檚 winners鈥� art and essays on the City of Arlington鈥檚 website .听听

About The Arlington Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee Inc.听

Organized in 1989 and established as a nonprofit in 1990, the has been an active contributor to the community for more than听thirty years. The MLK Celebration Committee has given out scholarships to graduating students, donated time, and provided resources to the community while continuing to push forward the message and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The committee is supported by the following organizations:听

• 色窝窝无码一区二区三区听
• Arlington Ministerial Association听
• Tarrant County College Southeast Campus听
• The City of Arlington听
• University of Texas at Arlington

Corey Academy Cub Chorus opens board meeting听

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Welcome to the first Board Brief of 2024. The 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Board of Trustees had its first board meeting of the year last night, and here are some of the highlights.

Corey Academy鈥檚 Cub Chorus kicked off the new year 鈥� and the meeting 鈥� right. The Chorus is one of only three elementary choirs in all of Texas to be invited to perform at the 2024 Texas Music Educators Association Convention in San Antonio. Under the direction of Felipe Rosales, the Cub Choir opened our meeting singing 鈥淪isi Ni Moja,鈥� one of the songs they will perform at the convention. And they were wonderful!

Then the board honored a couple of high school students, starting with the student of the month, Lamar High School senior Emiliano Gutierrez Berlanga. The student council president is involved in a long list of organizations and activities, excels in the classroom, and is always willing to lend a helping hand to support staff and peers.

Then the trustees congratulated Juscianni Blackeller, a sophomore from Martin High School, for winning the MLK Art contest, part of Arlington鈥檚 Martin Luther King Jr. annual celebration. You can visit to see his art along with the other winners from 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 in the art and essay contests.

Speaking of the MLK celebration, the board presented the Community Powered By Possibilities Award of Appreciation to the Arlington MLK Celebration Committee, Inc. Since 1990, this non-profit organization with membership from across the city 鈥� including 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 鈥� has turned MLK weekend into an annual celebration. Their events always include students, and they award multiple scholarships to students each year. The district appreciates its outstanding partnership with the committee.

January is School Board Appreciation Month, so Peach Elementary art students 鈥� under the guidance of teacher Sara Thompson 鈥� made the trustees feel special. They presented each trustee with artwork tied to this year鈥檚 theme, "Locally Elected, Community Connected." They did a wonderful job with the art. Thank you to all of them.

After all the fun, it was time to do some work. First off, the trustees approved the order of election for the next board of trustees election. The three-year terms for three seats on the school board will end in May. Early voting starts on April 22.

Among financial items, the board approved the monthly financial report on operations and the district鈥檚 investment activity report through December.

Finally, the board received a progress update from Interim Chief Academic Officer Dr. Christi Buell on implementation of the district鈥檚 strategic plan for 2022-2027. The five-year plan 鈥� Powered by Possibilities 鈥� is about providing outstanding equitable programming for all students and meeting the needs of students and staff within the context of unfinished learning.

Those are just a few of the highlights from tonight. If you would like more details on any of these, or any of the items not covered here, please click to watch the entire meeting.

Check out 色窝窝无码一区二区三区's scholarships page

Attention high school students. Is 鈥渁pplying for college scholarships鈥� on your winter break to-do list? If not, you need to add it! Take advantage of your free time over the holidays to set yourself up for a great future.

If you don鈥檛 know what scholarships to apply for, that鈥檚 not a problem. Finding scholarships is easy thanks to the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 guidance and counseling department. Students can apply for scholarships year-round by checking out the听scholarships page听and choosing which ones they qualify for.

There is a scholarship for everyone. Do you have a green thumb and plan to major in horticulture? Are you first in your family to pursue college, or are you an active member in Boy Scouts? Did you participate in the Dan Dipert Career & Technical Center culinary arts and hospitality program, or are you currently enrolled in a STEM-related career pathway? There are scholarships for all those students and a whole lot more. Scholarships range from $500 to $10,000.

色窝窝无码一区二区三区 director of guidance and counseling Telisa Brown has a few tips for parents and students planning to apply for scholarships this spring and fall:

• Do not ignore small awards.
  Every amount will help and add up.
• Gather items needed to apply for a scholarship early, like your transcript, completed FAFSA documents, resume, recommendation letters and essays.
  You may need these documents to reference while completing applications.
• Request letters of recommendation early.
  Some scholarships require letters of recommendation. Decide early who should write these letters. Select individuals (outside of close family members) who can speak to your strengths and ability to overcome your weaknesses. Give your recommenders no less than two weeks to prepare.
• Gloat! Sing your own praises!
  This is a time to brag about all the great things you are doing academically and within the community.
• Meet all application deadlines.
  If you miss a deadline, even by just one day, you may not be considered.

Brown also reminds students and parents to take advantage of听, a platform that helps juniors and seniors plan for college by using resources such as basic information surrounding scholarships, when and where to find scholarships and how to avoid scholarships that may be scams.

For additional questions related to searching and applying for scholarships, please contact your school counselors. If you do not know who your school counselor is, use this link to search:听Email Your Student鈥檚 Campus School Counselor Here.

There are lots of reasons to transfer

Don鈥檛 forget the window to apply for a transfer in the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 for the 2024-25 school year closes Thursday at 11:59 p.m.

This is a regular transfer window, with priority for transfers determined by the Board-approved order where space is available.

Priority during this window is given to children of full-time 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 employees, then 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 residents, then city of Arlington residents outside the district boundaries, and, finally, all other non-residential requests for transfers. You can find out more about our transfer process here.

If you鈥檙e not already in the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 and need a reason to transfer, we鈥檝e got tons!

But we鈥檝e narrowed things down to just a few to give you a better idea of what to expect in the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区.

STEM STARTS EARLY

STEM starts in pre-K for all 4-year-olds as the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 was the first in the state to create a district-wide STEM curriculum for its littlest learners.听

And pre-K is FREE for all 4-year-olds!

Thanks to the 2014 Bond voters, kids at all 53 elementary schools have access to two fully-equipped STEM labs, and 2019 Bond voters approved two age-appropriate ADA-accessible playgrounds at every elementary school.

And if fine arts are what you want, that starts in elementary school, too, as every school has a strings room, and instruments are provided free of charge for all students.

ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES

Sports begin in junior high in the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 at our ten campuses. Did you know that includes both tennis and wrestling? And in those sports, the junior high students are taught by varsity head coaches.

If your child loves the water, they will be amazed by the new state-of-the-art natatorium featuring an Olympic-sized pool and an athletics arena located in the heart of Arlington鈥檚 entertainment district.

In February, more than 60 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 student-athletes participated in National Signing Day, earning more than $6 million in scholarships.

JUNIOR HIGH IS KEY

The 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 is open for everyone, but to take full advantage of our听specialized programs you must transfer before ninth grade. That鈥檚 because the eighth grade is when students apply for one of two early college high schools or the STEM Academy at Martin High School.

The district also has four P-TECH programs where students can earn up to 60 hours of free college credit and get workplace certifications in health sciences, business administration, logistics, engineering, cybersecurity, manufacturing and computer-aided design and drafting. And it鈥檚 all free.

Ninth graders also start taking classes that can help lead to jobs through programs at our Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT, TOO

The 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 is a high-tech, forward-thinking school district thanks to a community that passed a $966 million听Bond in 2019. That鈥檚 building on our 2014 Bond, which is why we have the听Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center听that puts students on paths to success. That鈥檚 why we have the Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual and Performing Arts, an unmatched facility in the area. That鈥檚 why we鈥檝e built new schools, updated every campus and provided our students with the best opportunities.

The opportunity to transfer your student to 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 is now.

Apply here.

Apply for transfer by Nov. 30

The 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 is opening a transfer window for the 2024-25 school year this Thursday starting at 9 a.m.

The transfer window is open until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30.

During this regular transfer window, priority for transfers is determined by the Board-approved order where space is available.

Priority during this window is given to children of full-time 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 employees, then 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 residents, then city of Arlington residents outside the district boundaries and finally all other non-residential requests for transfers. The window opens at 9 a.m. You can find out more about our transfer process here.

If you鈥檙e not in the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 and need a reason to transfer in, we鈥檝e got tons!

Here are just a few.

STEM STARTS EARLY

STEM starts in pre-K for all 4-year-olds as the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 was the first in the state to create a district-wide STEM curriculum for its littlest learners.听And pre-K is FREE for all 4-year-olds. Thanks to the 2014 Bond voters, kids at all 53 elementary schools have access to two fully equipped STEM labs, and 2019 Bond voters approved two age-appropriate ADA-accessible playgrounds at every elementary school. And if fine arts are what you want, that starts in elementary school, too, as every school has a strings room, and instruments are provided free of charge for all students.

ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES

Sports begin in junior high in the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 at our ten campuses. Did you know that includes both tennis and wrestling? And in those sports, the junior high students are taught by varsity head coaches. If your child loves the water, they will be amazed by the new state-of-the-art natatorium featuring an Olympic-sized pool and an athletics arena located in the heart of Arlington鈥檚 entertainment district. In February, more than 60 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 student-athletes participated in National Signing Day, earning more than $6 million in scholarships.

JUNIOR HIGH IS KEY

The 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 is open for everyone, but to take full advantage of our听specialized programs you must transfer before ninth grade. That鈥檚 because the eighth grade is when students apply for one of two early college high schools or the STEM Academy at Martin High School. The district also has four P-TECH programs where students can earn up to 60 hours of free college credit and get workplace certifications in health sciences, business administration, logistics, engineering, cybersecurity, manufacturing and computer-aided design and drafting. And it鈥檚 all free. Ninth graders also start taking classes that can help lead to jobs through programs at our Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT, TOO

The 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 is a high-tech, forward-thinking school district thanks to a community that passed a $966 million听Bond in 2019. That鈥檚 building on our 2014 Bond, which is why we have the听Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center听that puts students on paths to success. That鈥檚 why we have the Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual and Performing Arts, an unmatched facility in the area. That鈥檚 why we鈥檝e built new schools, updated every campus and provided our students with the best opportunities. The opportunity to transfer your student to 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 is now.

Take the first step starting Thursday. Transfer听to the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 and transform your child鈥檚 future.

DeMarcus Lawrence visits with automotive students

Rowdy? Yep. Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders? Check. Cowboys defensive end number 90 DeMarcus Lawrence? That鈥檚 right.

It wasn鈥檛 a Dallas Cowboys football game, but it was a big-time win for 色窝窝无码一区二区三区.

Last week, the and launched their partnership to extend hands-on experience opportunities for 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 automotive technology students at the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center (CTC).

Coming out of high school with real-world job experience isn鈥檛 easy. But Ford is changing that with a partnership aimed to help students gain internships, scholarships and networking through Ford during and after high school.

To launch the partnership, representatives from the Cowboys and Ford came out to tour the CTC鈥檚 automotive facility and talk with 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 future service technicians.

鈥淲e need bright young people that are interested in growing their career,鈥� said Ford service performance manager Jonathan Cuff.

And there was no better way to introduce the partnership than by hearing from number 90 himself.

鈥淚 always wanted to be in the automotive program growing up,鈥� said Lawrence. 鈥淏eing able to see the kids have the opportunity to live out their dreams at such a young age is truly inspiring.鈥�

During the school year, Ford experts and staff will visit with students during class hours, sharing their knowledge of the automotive industry as it aligns with the curriculum.

Students will also have the chance to shadow Ford personnel at local dealerships and be mentored through technical competitions.

鈥淚t鈥檚 rewarding to get to see these kids starting a career,鈥� said automotive technology teacher Nicholas Comey. 鈥淲ith opportunities like this, we will be able to challenge the kids and watch them grow.鈥�

鈥淚鈥檓 super excited,鈥� said Martin High School senior Michelle Buser. 鈥淥ur first year we didn鈥檛 have this, so for us to open it up and be a part of the first year is really exciting.

鈥淚t鈥檚 going to bring a lot of opportunity for other people,鈥� said Buser. 鈥淓specially the younger ones.鈥�

Ford and the Cowboys also gifted each student with a Ford and Cowboys co-branded shop shirt.

At the end of the year, Ford will also give each student their very own work tools.

鈥淭hese kinds of opportunities don鈥檛 happen for everybody,鈥� said interim superintendent Dr. Steven Wurtz. 鈥淣ot everybody gets the chance to actually work with people who are in the field to mentor kids so that they can transition after high school into a job that pays well.鈥�

色窝窝无码一区二区三区 is a district that aims to help all students pursue their passions, so new ways to gain hands-on experience in school are always worth celebrating.

鈥淚鈥檓 here to show the kids love,鈥� said Lawrence. 鈥淚f you believe it, if you see it, you can achieve it.鈥�

James one of just 32 Rhodes Scholars

Years before he was named an , Isaac James was a student in the International Baccalaureate program at Arlington High School.

Earlier this week, James returned to the school to talk to students about the path that led him from being a Colt to heading to England next week as part of the prestigious program.

鈥淚 am excited to take Arlington High School with me,鈥� said James, who started his 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 career at Duff Elementary before going to Bailey Junior High and then becoming a Colt. 鈥淎 lot of what I learned here allowed me to thrive in college and make the most of every opportunity so that I was qualified for this scholarship and qualified for grad school.鈥�

James was one of only 32 selected to receive one of the world鈥檚 most prestigious scholarships that gives students the opportunity to study at the .

As James prepared to take on his new adventure in England next week, he was invited by his high school International Baccalaureate (IB) Theory of Knowledge teacher Kristin Crocker to come right back to where it all started.

鈥淗e鈥檚 been a mentor to some of my other students,鈥� said Crocker. 鈥淗e shows them what is possible, but also stressed that they need balance in their lives and should follow their passions. Hopefully, they will see that their hard work now is paving the way for them to take advantage of opportunities they do not even know about yet.鈥�

Class of 2024 seniors from Crocker鈥檚 current IB Theory of Knowledge classes got the opportunity to hear from James about his experience throughout his own college career. Students were also able to ask questions and benefit from James鈥� guidance in preparation for their future endeavors.

Scholarship advice, the college-life transition and the importance of enjoying your senior year were all points of conversation between James and the seniors.

鈥淚t was really reassuring to hear from someone that鈥檚 done it,鈥� said IB Theory of Knowledge student Juliana Amaro.

James has been busy since graduating from Arlington High. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, was a Coro Fellow in public affairs in New York City and worked as an intern at the White House in Washington D.C.

Next up is Oxford.

Trustees approve legislative agenda for special session

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色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 Board of Trustees meeting on September 7, 2023, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights.

Now that the school year is in full swing, trustees get to enjoy student participation at many of the meetings. These are always the biggest highlights. Tonight, it was the Lamar High School String Quintet that kicked things off. Under the direction of Lamar Orchestra鈥檚 head director Andrew Walton, the five student musicians played a joyous and upbeat tune titled 鈥淪unburst,鈥� by Alan Lee Silva.

Then the board honored the first student of the month for the 2023-2024 school year. It鈥檚 Gabby Webb from Arlington High School. Congratulations, Gabby!

The board then presented the Community Powered by Possibilities Award of Appreciation to the Arlington Board of Realtors, or ARBOR. ARBOR has supported 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 learning community in many ways, including providing college scholarships to local students and hosting an annual school supply drive. And just last month, they hosted 300 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 staff members for a school year kickoff luncheon. Thank you, ARBOR!

Then it was time to get down to business. First, trustees approved a legislative agenda for the anticipated upcoming Special Texas Legislative Session focused on education. The full legislative agenda that was approved prior to the start of the 88^th Legislative Session last spring is still relevant and important, but this abbreviated version focuses only on finance and accountability, topics that will figure prominently in the special session. 听

The board also approved the annual contract with the . The Chamber helps provide opportunities for students by encouraging the local business community to get involved with the school district. The Chamber also runs the popular What鈥檚 Your Big Idea? Contest that promotes entrepreneurship for students in third grade through high school.

Later, the trustees heard a presentation from Dr. Natalie Lopez, 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 assistant superintendent for research and accountability, about the district鈥檚 STAAR results in grades 3-8. A redesigned STAAR test was launched last year, and the scores were released much later than normal, with the scores for grades 3-8 just coming out last month.

Those are just a few of the highlights from tonight. If you would like more details on any of these, or any of the items not covered here, please to watch the entire meeting.

Get ready for Aug. 16

The countdown to the first day of school is officially on. And if you haven鈥檛 registered yet, the time is now. Here are some of the things you need to know to get your child ready for school.

Register Now

Registration is open now online here. If you have a returning student, you can probably complete their registration online. If you need any assistance with the online registration, please email pss@aisd.net.

If you have a new student or need any in-person registration help, all schools will open soon for in-person registration. Click here for the schedule.

First Day of School

The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 16. Elementary, including pre-K, starts at 8:10 a.m. Junior high starts at 8:45 a.m., and high school starts at 7:35 a.m.

School Calendars

is the overall 2023-2024 school district calendar. Our calendars webpage also includes some other calendars you might need later in the year, like exam schedules, graduation schedules and sports schedules.

Back to School Kickoff

The ninth annual 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Back to School Kickoff event offers students the opportunity to receive a free backpack full of school supplies and services in preparation for the 2023-2024 school year. This year鈥檚 event is Saturday, Aug. 5, at AT&T Stadium, from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. Registration is required. Sign up today here.

Family Support (Transportation, student meals, technology help and more)

Visit the Family Support webpage for information on lots of important topics, like school buses, student meals, technology help, volunteer opportunities and more.

Parent Self Serve

If you don鈥檛 already have a , you will want to create one. It鈥檚 a one-stop shop where you can see your student鈥檚 attendance, teachers, schedule, progress reports and report cards.

School Supplies

Here are the school supply lists for all elementary schools.

Grades 7-12 do not have standard school supply lists. If your student is in junior high or high school, their teachers will communicate to them any supplies needed.

School Uniforms

Most schools do not require uniforms, but there are some junior high and elementary schools that do. To find out if your school has uniforms, visit the list of 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 campuses here. If there is a single asterisk (*) by the name of the school, that school requires uniforms. Visit the school鈥檚 website for more details.

Security Tracker

We all play a role in keeping our schools safe. Please visit our safety page to become familiar with 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 safety and security terms, policies and procedures. The page also includes a security tracker, where all updates regarding any lockdown events will be posted.

色窝窝无码一区二区三区 App

The 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 app helps parents and staff members navigate through the school year and features everything from lunch menus to teacher contact information for families. It鈥檚 also a quick way to get district notifications.

The 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 app is available to download听听for Apple phones and听听for Android phones.

Meet the Teacher

As we get closer to the first day of school, campuses will host Meet the Teacher events to help your child be ready for the first day. Students need to be registered in order to participate.

Counseling and the Care Clinic

Find and connect with your school counselor here.

If your student would like to visit the Care Clinic for mental health support from licensed therapists, please request a referral from their school counselor. And visit this link for immediate 24/7 mental health support.

Scholarships

If your student is in high school, it鈥檚 not too early to start looking for college scholarships. Check out this long list of scholarships and start applying as soon as possible.

Stay Looped In

Keep up with what鈥檚 going on in the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 at the district鈥檚 blog, Looped In. Follow us on , , and . And don鈥檛 forget to subscribe to our .

The 2023-2024 school year is almost here. Get ready now, and let's have a great year!

色窝窝无码一区二区三区 is opening a special transfer window at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, and keeping it open until Thursday, July 20.

While the window is open, students from outside the district can transfer in for the 2023-2024 school year, and students already in 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 can apply for a transfer to another school.

Students are considered on a first-come, first served basis where space is available. An exception to this is a sibling transfer to a specialized program.

Learn more about transferring to 鈥� or within 鈥� 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 at aisd.net/transfer. And if you have any questions, email transfers@aisd.net or call (682) 867-7217.

In 色窝窝无码一区二区三区, we have opportunities for every child. If you need reasons why the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 is right for you, here are just a few:

STEM STARTS EARLY

starts in pre-K 4! In the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区, every elementary school has two STEM labs that help open up students to outstanding opportunities. And thanks to the 2019 Bond, each elementary school is getting two new age-appropriate playgrounds that will be ADA-accessible. And if fine arts are what you want, that starts in elementary, too, as every school has a strings room, and instruments are provided free of charge for all students.

ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES

Sports begin in junior high in the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 at our 10 campuses. Did you know that includes both tennis and wrestling, too? And in those sports, the junior high students are taught by varsity head coaches. If you鈥檙e looking for the best facilities for your child, the district opened a state-of-the-art natatorium in 2021 and a new arena as part of an Athletics Center that is located in the heart of Arlington鈥檚 entertainment district. At our National Signing Day ceremony, more than 80 of our student athletes participated in National Signing Day earning more than $6 million in scholarships.

JUNIOR HIGH IS KEY

The 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 is open for everyone, but to take full advantage of our specialized programs you must transfer in before high school. That鈥檚 because the eighth grade is when students apply for one of our two early college high schools, our four P-TECH programs or the STEM Academy at Martin High School. Ninth graders at all high schools also start taking classes that can help lead to jobs through programs at our state-of-the-art Dan Dipert Career & Technical Center.

ACADEMIES FOR ALL

While every one of our campuses provides outstanding opportunities for everyone, the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 also has five specialized elementary school programs and six high school opportunities that focus on everything from STEM and fine arts to leadership and dual language. We also have a new fine arts/dual language junior high school to build on the two dual language/fine arts elementary schools we already have.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT, TOO

The 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 you transfer into now is ever-changing thanks to a community that passed a $966 million bond in 2019. That鈥檚 building on our 2014 Bond, which is why we have the Dan Dipert Career & Technical Center that puts students on a variety of paths to success. That鈥檚 why we have the Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual and Performing Arts, a facility that is unmatched in the area. That鈥檚 why we鈥檙e building new schools, updating every campus and providing our students the best opportunities. Why wouldn鈥檛 you want to come to a district that has that kind of backing?

Why wait? Transfer to the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区!

Rebekah Lara is heading to Rice University

Rebekah Lara never thought that going to college could be an option for her. Paying for tuition, books, lodging and supplies was just going to be too much. But now she is heading to in the fall, thanks to the .

鈥淭he week before finding out I received the scholarship, me and my mom sat down and made a budget,鈥� Lara said. 鈥淲e were like, if I worked all summer and saved enough money, I could pay for my fall semester, and once my income taxes come in, I can then pay for the spring semester. It was all so stressful. Earning this scholarship means a lot to me because it lifted a great weight off.鈥�

Lara is now the third student from Martin High School to win the highly-competitive Amazon scholarship in the last three years. The program helps underserved students advance their education in computer science with a $40,000 scholarship and a paid summer internship at Amazon.

Described by her teachers as inspirational, reliable, diligent and persistent, Lara credits her mother as the key to her success.

鈥淚t's always just been her,鈥� said Lara. 鈥淪he鈥檚 worked multiple jobs for as long as I can remember. My mother is truly the reason I am so independent.鈥�

Lara, a member of the robotics team at Martin, plans to major in computer science and minor in business at Rice. Her STEM Academy family at Martin knows she will excel in anything she does.

鈥淚t's the attitude and energy that Rebekah brings," said James Hovey, computer science and STEM teacher at Martin.

鈥淵ou can have ability, but if you don鈥檛 apply passion, you will not go far. Rebekah has that passion, and she is a fearless leader. She helped lead our team to victory in the competition over MIT.鈥�

Robin Griffin-Yates, an assistant principal at Martin, has also watched Rebekah blossom over the years. But it was during her senior year that Griffin-Yates really got to know more about her character.

鈥淚t was at the RoboBoat competition that I got to know Rebekah and what she was made of as a person," Griffin-Yates said.

鈥淗er discipline and ability to take charge was so impressive. How she worked with the adults and the college teams and even within her own team and how she gave them support was amazing. I am blown away by Rebekah, and I know she has a bright future ahead of her.鈥�

Sara Stinger, counselor at Martin, has watched Lara鈥檚 progression as a student since the eighth grade.

鈥淚 get to watch them as eighth graders and on. It is such a humbling experience that makes your heart swell,鈥� Stringer said. 鈥淪eeing these kids do these amazing things is so inspiring. We really are just guides; the students are what spearhead the innovation here at Martin. It is students like Lara who work hard to get the job done.鈥�

For more information on the STEM Academy at Martin, please visit aisd.net/stem-academy.

Gates scholars started together at Berry Elementary

Yessenia Martin and Kruz Hernandez have set the bar high for early college graduates in the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区.

Not because they鈥檙e graduating from high school with their associate degrees. That鈥檚 now the norm at both Arlington Collegiate High School and Arlington College and Career High School.

No, both Martin and Hernandez have already set themselves up for success by each earning , which honors outstanding minority high school seniors to help them reach their maximum potential.

More than 51,000 students applied for the scholarship, which gives full rides to their university choice, and only 750 are selected. It鈥檚 an arduous process that includes an online application, essays, recommendations and then interviews before the scholarships are awarded.

It鈥檚 a huge accomplishment for Martin, who is the valedictorian at ACHS, and Hernandez, who is the student council president at ACCHS.

Both are first-generation college students whose families are from Mexico. Both started their elementary careers at Berry Elementary together and now both are headed to the University of Texas at Austin.

鈥淚t was very unexpected,鈥� said Martin, who plans to major in computer science at Texas. 鈥淚t was a really competitive scholarship. What are the odds of me getting it? It gives me the freedom to go to the school I desire vs. choosing based on money. UT-Austin was my first choice and when I heard I got the scholarship, I was going to UT-Austin.鈥�

Martin was originally planning to go to the University of Texas at Dallas, where she had a full scholarship. But winning The Gates Scholarship opened the chance to go to Austin. It鈥檚 her dream school, and now it will be a reality.

While Martin is a first-gen college student, education is huge in her house. Both her older siblings have college degrees and she鈥檒l head to Texas with more than 70 college hours.

Martin credits her parents for the sacrifices they鈥檝e made for her so that he can focus on school. She set high expectations for herself because of their work ethic. That won鈥檛 change when she gets to Texas either. She already has plans to get her master鈥檚 degree, and her goal is to help underserved students in the STEM field.

Like Martin, UT was more of a dream than the future for Hernandez.

He had a scholarship offer from Texas Wesleyan University and was also considering enlisting in the Air Force.

That all changed on April 20 at 7 p.m., which is when Gates recipients were notified of their scholarship status.

鈥淚 was waiting on that announcement for a while,鈥� said Hernandez, who is part of the first senior class at ACCHS. 鈥淚 had the time written down everywhere. I sat at the computer from 6 to 7 refreshing my browser and waiting for that email. It came out maybe three minutes after 7. That was a gut-wrenching three minutes. I was thinking that maybe they sent it to the winners and the ones who didn鈥檛 get it after. Then it came through.鈥�

Now Hernandez has a plan to major in neuroscience and either go to medical school or follow a research path.

He鈥檒l do that as the first person in his family to go to college.

鈥淢y father was born in Mexico and moved over here when he was really young,鈥� Hernandez said. 鈥淚t feels surreal, especially for Hispanic families like us. There are only a few pathways we normally take. I work with my father. We鈥檙e painters and do construction. To be the first in my family is a big deal. It鈥檚 going to change all of our lives.鈥�

Arlington Collegiate High School principal Dr. Ben Bholan thinks Hernandez can set an example for students who follow him.

鈥淚t鈥檚 huge because once you have a student like that you can point to something that鈥檚 tangible,鈥� Bholan said. 鈥淭hey can come back and talk to others about it. It can be motivating to others to see the growth of that student. It鈥檚 motivating for the students and the staff also.鈥�

Greater Arlington Chamber Scholarship Program

Seniors from six 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 high schools were awarded scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 thanks to the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce and the Pettinger Foundation.

The Greater Arlington Chamber Scholarship Program (GACSP) awards graduating seniors a scholarship of up to $2,500 to be used at any college or university of their choice, and the Innovation Scholarship (ISP), sponsored by the Pettinger Foundation, awards $5,000 to two seniors who are looking to pursue a four-year degree in science, engineering or mathematics at The University of Texas at Arlington.

Presenting both scholarships is an honor that Alicia Collins-Butler, the Chamber鈥檚 director of education, workforce and community development, is proud to be a part of.

鈥淭he Greater Arlington Chamber knows that one of the best ways to develop a strong business community and the economy is to invest in the future workforce of greater Arlington,鈥� Collins-Butler said. 鈥淧roviding the youth with several scholarship opportunities is a way to help them engage in a higher education and open doors that were possibly closed before. Through our fantastic partnerships, we provide four scholarship programs that are targeted at bettering our future leaders.鈥�

Arlington High School senior Jonathan Torres felt honored that the Chamber selected him as one of this year's recipients and looks forward to using the scholarship toward his first semester of college.

鈥淚 am so grateful to receive the Greater Arlington Chamber Scholarship," he said. 鈥淭he scholarship will help with textbooks and school supplies, so I鈥檓 really grateful I was selected.鈥�

Arlington High counselor Leila Perez spearheaded the senior ceremony for Arlington High graduates and was ecstatic for every recipient honored.

鈥淚t is a joy to watch these seniors celebrate their achievements with their families!鈥� she said. 鈥淓ach award is a culmination of the students' daily hard work, sacrifice and perseverance.鈥�

This year鈥檚 Chamber scholarship winners include:

Arlington Collegiate High School

• Luis Fernando Compean 鈥� ISP - $5,000
• Maria Ortega 鈥� GACCSP - $2,500

Arlington High School

• Grace Ressl 鈥� GACCSP - $2,500
• Jonathan Torres 鈥� GACCSP - $2,000

Bowie High School

• Kevin Vazquez 鈥� ISP - $5,000
• Joanna Trinh 鈥� GACCSP - $2,500

Lamar High School

• Emily Buechele 鈥� GACCSP - $2,500
• Joanna Arellano 鈥� GACCSP - $2,000

Martin High School

• Nicole Guarderas 鈥� GACCSP - $2,500

Sam Houston High School

• Cinthya Zavala 鈥� GACCSP - $2,500

Scholarship Tips

Sophomores and juniors interested in earning scholarships like the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce scholarship and Innovation Scholarships can start by making a list of their academic, extracurricular, volunteer and work accomplishments as references to build their applications.

They should also take advanced classes, develop good relationships with their teachers and take advantage of leadership opportunities during the school year and summer months.

Learn more about the scholarships provided by the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce at .

Program inspires young artists

Keith and Kimberly Johnson could hardly contain themselves last week while at AT&T Stadium. They lifted their hands. They leapt. They hugged one another.

鈥淗allelujah! Thank you, Jesus!鈥� the couple shouted over and over.

With it being the NFL offseason, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was not in the building throwing touchdowns.

However, everyone in the room could understand the Johnsons鈥� excitement. The had just awarded their son, Keith (better known as 鈥淜J鈥�), with the top art scholarship, a $7,500 honor.

It was the first time that the organization gave college scholarships to Art IV students (high school seniors) at its annual reception, which honors student achievements within the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Fifth and Eighth Grade Art Program. In 2015, Gene Jones started the program to instill an appreciation for art at the elementary and junior high level.

Yet, Linh Nguyen, the district鈥檚 assistant director of fine arts 鈥� visual arts, said the vision of the program was 鈥渁lways to include the seniors.鈥� So, this year, 鈥淭he Cowboys made the decision to provide scholarships to reinforce and encourage the senior students to pursue an education in art or their career of choice," Nguyen said.

Many Art IV students have had a love affair with drawing and painting since kindergarten. A senior at Martin High School, KJ came to the district in fifth grade shortly after his family relocated from California. He didn鈥檛 truly discover his artistic gifts until he started high school. That鈥檚 when a teacher noticed that he would master art assignments regardless of the difficulty level.

With each passing year, KJ鈥檚 love for art grew as he would win contests. During last week鈥檚 exhibit, the 18-year-old believed he had a good chance to win a scholarship. He had taken time with family members to select his best work to send to the scholarship committee. KJ鈥檚 impressive artwork included digital designs, a colorful stitched head design, figures wearing hip-hop clothing, portraits and more.

鈥淛ust submit what you feel in your heart to submit. And just enjoy the process,鈥� Kimberly said she told her son.

Just before his name was called, KJ said, 鈥淢y heart kept beating.鈥�

A night to remember

But KJ wasn鈥檛 the only senior honored at last week鈥檚 reception. Bowie High School senior Stephanie Martinez received a $5,000 scholarship for her art achievements as well. Ward Daniel and Aleena Hermes 鈥� seniors at Seguin and Martin High Schools respectively 颅鈥� tied for third, each receiving $2,000 scholarships.

Just prior to their recognition, countless students 鈥� along with their parents and art teachers 鈥� were treated to a grand affair inside the stadium鈥檚 Ryan Club. While dining on an array of finger foods, they marveled at the dozens of paintings, sculptures and other unique projects that glowed with lights. Some were 2D or 3D and were made of everything from clay to papier mache. Many of them were Cowboys-themed.

Throughout the school year, more than 5,000 fifth- and eighth-grade students received a guided tour of the vast Cowboys (close to 100 artworks from more than 60 artists) at the stadium. The purpose for their field trips: to jump-start inspiration to create their own artworks to be eventually displayed on that night.

Having art on display at AT&T Stadium was a big deal for the students, especially Peach Elementary fifth grader Londyn McGrew, who like others, proudly wore blue ribbons that read, 鈥淎rtist.鈥� McGrew and her art teacher Sara Thompson explained to attendees how their artwork was designed with acrylic paint with the Cowboys star as the centerpiece.

Surrounding the star were wood pieces bearing various images that McGrew and her classmates remembered seeing while on their field trip months ago. These included a student鈥檚 rendition of Ricci Albenda鈥檚 2009 rainbow-colored 鈥淚nterior Landscape, Full Spectrum.鈥� Thompson鈥檚 students consistently worked on the project over several weeks, she said.

The young artists at Foster Elementary took things in a different direction. Their painting drew a lot of attention with its vibrant illustration of a closed-eyed girl with a background with rainbows and positive words like 鈥減retty,鈥� 鈥渟weet,鈥� and 鈥渃aring鈥� surrounding her.

Phil Whitfield 鈥� a former Cowboys security guard turned art ambassador who leads the student tours 鈥� was astonished by a large, colorful recreated portrait that was on display.

听鈥淚 was quite touched,鈥� he said, admiring how the art piece even included minute details of the Cowboys tie that he always wears.听

Built to last

Nguyen said the exhibit and reception is 鈥渁n incredible experience鈥� that helps students recognize their amazing talents. It also 鈥渆nables them to see art as something they can do beyond the classroom, connecting them to real-world experiences that enhance their lives beyond measure.鈥�

The art program itself was the brainchild of Gene Jones, whose daughter 鈥� Charlotte Jones, Dallas Cowboys executive vice president and chief brand officer 鈥� served as the facilitator of. During the ceremony, Jones praised 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos for the district鈥檚 strong, continuous partnership with the Cowboys.

鈥淭hank you for your dedication,鈥� Jones said, while sending heartfelt wishes regarding Cavazos鈥� upcoming retirement. The two embraced after Cavazos expressed his longtime belief that the art program was designed for the long haul. He said the students鈥� work at the widely attended, spirited reception was the proof.

色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Center for Visual and Performing Arts teacher John Bruno was glad to be there to witness his student, KJ, receive his scholarship. 鈥淚 think it鈥檚 absolutely wonderful,鈥� Bruno said. 鈥淚t really made my heart smile when they called his name 鈥� when I heard his family screaming for him.鈥�

While Bruno said there are a lot of Art IV students who are just as talented, he described KJ as an 鈥渦p-and-coming, bright mind鈥� with an intense work ethic. 鈥淗e鈥檚 self-motivated and curious. And I think that is what it takes,鈥� Bruno said.

In addition to drawing, KJ has also worked with teams on sculpting projects 鈥� one of which was on display at the exhibit and manned by KJ and Bruno. The teen plans to enroll at the University of North Texas and study fashion design. He hopes to design his own clothing line in the future. His mom, Kimberly, said, 鈥淚 am happy to see him flourishing and growing and figuring out what he wants to do.鈥澨�

After all, the Johnsons said money hasn鈥檛 come easy for their family. Kimberly works as an 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 security guard at Workman Junior High School. His dad Keith, who sells real estate title insurance, said the scholarship is crucial because the couple is currently helping pay for their daughter Kennedy鈥檚 education at Babson College in Massachusetts.

Reflecting on KJ鈥檚 scholarship announcement, Bruno said, 鈥淚 think it was the perfect choice 鈥� A combination of his talent, his desire and a need for the scholarship. It was really perfect.鈥�

12 students heading to TCU on full rides

Sam Houston High School might want to consider relocating its campus to Fort Worth.听听听听

The way the school keeps sending students to Texas Christian University, it makes sense.

Ten Sam Houston students were selected as recently, meaning they鈥檙e going to be Horned Frogs for the next four years on scholarships valued at more than $280,000 each.

If that wasn鈥檛 enough, three other Texans who applied for the Community Scholars scholarship earned scholarships at TCU that will allow them to attend the school debt free.

鈥淚鈥檝e wanted this since my freshman year,鈥� said Adrian Correa, who plans to focus on criminal justice at TCU. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 a big thing at Sam Houston, you know about this big scholarship that you can get. For me, this was a big relief for my parents. To be able to go to school on a scholarship like this is pretty amazing.鈥�

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The path to the scholarship for Eddy Trejo was like Correa鈥檚.

鈥淚 remember writing it down my freshman year that I wanted to be a TCU Community Scholar,鈥� Trejo said. 鈥淚鈥檝e been hearing about this scholarship since I was in eighth grade. I knew that if I put in the work through the years, it would pay off and I鈥檇 have a good chance at getting the scholarship.鈥�

Both Trejo and Correa play baseball at Sam Houston and got the email notification while they were at a game. They decided to open the email after the game with their teammates. While the Texans didn鈥檛 win the baseball game, it really didn鈥檛 matter at that point.

鈥淲e got the big W at the end of the game,鈥� Correa said.

The stories for the other recipients are similar.

Each year, TCU awards 50 scholarships to students at Title I schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex as a part of the program. Last year Sam Houston had eight recipients. Sam Houston is one of 13 Metroplex schools that are in the program. The application process starts in September and includes three interviews for each student.

鈥淚t further enhances our culture as a college-going campus and having that emphasis on post-secondary education,鈥� said Sam Houston counselor Cynthia Carter, who spearheads the program. 鈥淥ur students ask about it. They know about it. We鈥檙e excited about it. We have kids who are constantly going through and constantly exceeding our expectations.鈥�

Before the COVID pandemic, the TCU Scholars at Sam Houston found out they were recipients in a surprise ceremony at the school. The pandemic has changed that, and now the students find out through their portal. That doesn鈥檛 mean there鈥檚 still not an element of surprise.

This year the students found out on a Friday, the day before April Fool鈥檚 Day. That allowed one of the recipients 鈥� Leela Makor 鈥� to play a trick on Carter. While Carter saw that Makor received the scholarship, Makor said that wasn鈥檛 the case. That had Carter confused and ready to call TCU before Makor told her the truth.

Makor and Dilan Romero also pulled similar pranks on their parents by telling them they didn鈥檛 get the scholarship before letting them know.

Regardless of how the students found out or who they pranked, it鈥檚 a huge honor for all of them.

鈥淚t really feels surreal,鈥� said Moti Okunrotifa. 鈥淚鈥檓 proud of myself. We鈥檙e going to make changes and go out in the world and do good things. It鈥檚 a huge thing. I鈥檓 proud of myself.鈥�

She鈥檚 not alone.

鈥淚 could not be prouder of these guys,鈥� Sam Houston principal Juan Villarreal said. 鈥淭hey鈥檝e had a lot of challenges these four years not having the traditional school. I know their perseverance, and everything they had to do prepared them well to be very successful.鈥�

Carter and the rest of the counseling team weren鈥檛 done after the nine scholars were announced. They went to work securing scholarships for three other students to make sure they could also go to TCU. That mission was also accomplished.

Way to go Texans! Congratulations to the ten TCU Community Scholars:

Adrian Correa

Zuhal Jafari

Leela Makor

Angela Manu

Winfridah Machogu

Lucia Martinez

Bryan Molina

Moti Okunrotifa

Dilan Romero

Eddy Trejo

Also attending TCU debt free:

Ana Gutierrez

Geof Paday

Xello's 10 tips for crafting the perfect essay

Students, are you struggling to write the perfect essay to earn a scholarship? Use Xello to make the process simpler with their 10-step writing guide.

is an online platform that helps听色窝窝无码一区二区三区 students听prepare for college and career.

色窝窝无码一区二区三区 director of guidance and counseling Telisa Brown encourages students to take advantage of all the tools the platform has to offer, especially their tips for writing an outstanding scholarship essay.

鈥淎ll juniors and seniors have access to Xello鈥檚 'College Planning Knowledge Hub' and there are a lot of great tips on 'College Planning' and 'Scholarship Essay Writing,'鈥� Brown said. 鈥淚 want students to use the platform and apply to all of the scholarships in their student dashboard no matter the amount because, in the end, it all adds up.鈥�

The 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 guidance and counseling team curates a list of scholarships available to students year-round. Visit听this page to find scholarship award values, qualifications and deadlines to apply. And check out the top ten tips that Xello tells students to do when crafting the perfect essay:

1. Start early - Waiting to the last minute to write causes the quality of your writing to suffer. Make a list of the scholarships you want to apply to early and take the time to write, revise and proofread your essay before turning it in.
   
   
2. Make a plan - Don't rush it. Think about the essay prompt and write down a few ideas. Ask yourself a couple questions like: How can I expand on each topic, or are any of the topics boring? Allow these questions to help you decide on your topic.
   
   
3. Give the reader what they鈥檙e looking for - Be sure to read the prompt thoroughly. Make sure to give the reader what they are looking for. If there is a word count, ensure that you don鈥檛 fall short or go over the limit.
   
   
4. Focus on a topic you care about - Write about something that you are passionate about. This makes for an interesting and exciting essay.
   
   
5. Structure your essay - Essays should have a beginning, middle and end. Ensure you grab the readers' attention, tell them what the essay is about, go into detail about the main topic or theme, neatly tie the essay together and use paragraphs to separate points or ideas.
   
   
6. Grammar, spelling and punctuation matter - It looks careless when you submit an essay with mistakes. It tells the reader that you submitted it quickly without proofreading it. Use tools on your computer to do spelling and grammar checks. Then, ask a teacher or family member to read over your essay.
   
   
7. Don鈥檛 focus on the negative - It's ok to write about a negative or upsetting experience but use it to demonstrate your resilience and determination. A few examples on how is to ask questions like: How did you overcome this challenge or major life-changing event? How did it shape you into the person you are today? Or what did you learn from the experience? Did it change you for the better? Focus on the positive rather than the negative.
   
   
8. Be honest and personal - Don't be afraid to talk about personal experiences. Be open and honest, no need to exaggerate. It shows the reader who you are as a person.
   
   
9. Re-use essays to save time - As you find scholarships, sometimes the prompts may be similar, so it鈥檚 ok to recycle or use previously written essays. You may have to tweak them, but in the long run, it will allow you to apply for more scholarships. Always read over the instructions and the essay to make sure you鈥檝e included the right information.
   
   
10. Proofread and get a second opinion - One of the most important things to do is to proofread your essay. This allows you to check for mistakes before you submit them. Read it, take a break, then reread it. You should also get a teacher, counselor or family member to read your essay. Having a second pair of eyes look over your writing is a great way to catch spelling or grammatical errors. It can make all the difference in helping you win that scholarship!

If students have additional questions about searching and applying for scholarships, please get in touch with your school counselors. If you do not know your school counselors, use link below to search.

Email You Campus School Counselor Here

19th Annual Family Expo

Relocating one鈥檚 family to a new state is never easy. Parents have to explore neighborhoods to find housing and seek out the best schools for their children. Many moms and dads spend hours trying to discover resources in their new communities to help ensure the smoothest transition for their kids.

Few people know those uneasy feelings better than Adrienne Cannon. She moved from California just over a year ago, and now the mother of four constantly tries to educate herself about what the Dallas-Fort Worth area has to offer. That鈥檚 why she simply couldn鈥檛 miss the Family Expo and Resource Fair at the Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center on Saturday.

The expo, in partnership with 听and听, has served parents, students and the entire Arlington community for the past 19 years. This year鈥檚 event included numerous community partners who provided pamphlets and spoke about their varied programs, which centered around education, health and wellness for the whole family. With interactive S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) and social-emotional activities, families were also able to engage with each other with chances to win prizes.

A first-time attendee, Cannon brought two of her children to the four-hour event and left completely fulfilled. For nearly a half hour, she joyfully watched her daughters 鈥� 10-year-old Lauryn and 4-year-old Jayla 鈥� use a cellphone app to remotely guide a plastic, electronic ball through an obstacle course inside a S.T.E.A.M. play space.

The girls, who are Blanton Elementary students, were amazed at how they could instantaneously change the ball鈥檚 color, speed and direction. Cannon said the activity was perfect for her 鈥渢ech kids,鈥� as the mother tries to reserve electronics for the weekends so that her four daughters can focus on schoolwork during the week.

Adrienne Cannon said she鈥檚 always been 鈥渋mpressed with 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 ability to engage families and connect them to the community.鈥� She attended the expo, in particular, to find summer programs to 鈥渒eep my kids busy,鈥� she said.

鈥淚 am always looking for resources. I want to take advantage of whatever is out there,鈥� Cannon said. 鈥淚鈥檓 trying to make sure I stay connected.鈥�

A longstanding affair

In 2004, the Family Expo began just as the Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education formed 鈥渢o enhance the educational and personal development of youth and provide financial assistance to students pursuing higher education at an accredited college or university,鈥� according to its website.

The foundation 鈥� a nonprofit venture by the Xi Theta Omega Chapter 鈥� has generated funds for community programs conducted in Arlington and surrounding towns. At the expo, hundreds of Arlington families obtained invaluable information from countless agencies, including 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 Multilingual Welcome Center, Tarrant County College, InpirED, TRiO and Fort Worth Community Action Partners.

Dr. A鈥橠onna Cooper, the AKA chapter鈥檚 first vice president, said the expo has rapidly grown because of the need. 鈥淭he population of people who come to these events are usually very underserved. And they have no idea of what鈥檚 available to them,鈥� she said.

Cooper added, 鈥淪o that is one of our main goals, and why we have so many exhibitors and such a wide variety of exhibitors 鈥� They can find out about all of the resources that can benefit them as a family 鈥� from mental health all the way to tutoring and summer programs.鈥�

Representing Camp Fire, Karea Scroggins was thrilled to share with parents, including Cannon, how her organization offers summer and after-school programs and even camps for grieving youths. In her role as manager for the organization鈥檚 Early Education Apprenticeship Program, Scroggins 鈥� a former longtime Dallas ISD educator 鈥� recruits new apprentices. She also supports them as they navigate through her program and assists graduated apprentices who are registering for college or are trying to obtain financial aid for their educational journey.

鈥淔or people who probably cannot pay for these credentials, it鈥檚 rewarding for us to have the funding that we have to pay for their degrees,鈥� Scroggins said.

Full of excitement

During the event, attendees had an opportunity to see Xi Theta Omega chapter members award deserving area high school students with scholarships 鈥� as they do annually at each expo. Lisa Staples-Wherry, the foundation鈥檚 vice president for publicity, said the chapter gave out more than $19,000 in scholarships last year. This year, she said the sorority raised more than $25,000 to help fund the education of area high school students. Parents loudly rejoiced as the youngsters received their donations in front of a vibrant digital presentation.

Throughout the expo, families jammed to DJ music and were treated to food and live performances from students from several 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 campuses. Among them were six girls from Nichols Junior High School who wowed the crowd 鈥� including Lauryn Cannon 鈥� with a sorority-style step routine that included swapping positions, along with emphatic chants and clapping.

鈥淭hey were good,鈥� Lauryn, a fifth grader said. 鈥淭hey all stayed in rhythm, and they were doing it at the same time!鈥� 听

Kamille See paves the way at Martin!

Kamille See made history as the first 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 student to create a districtwide monologue competition to feature African American playwrights.

What was her motivation? Well, throughout her scholastic career, See has served as a Girl Scout and earned multiple honors for her dedication as a scout, but, to earn the highest award as a scout, the Gold Award, she had to find an issue in her community she cared about and create a plan to fix it.

The issue See felt lead to address is the lack of representation in theater. She feels that many Black playwrights don鈥檛 get their props for their diverse works of art, so this is what prompted her to host the first ever monologue competition.

鈥淚f younger kids are exposed to the creativity and genius of black theater, they鈥檒l understand their potential and see how others before them have laid the path for them to walk," said See. 鈥淯nfortunately, in the current theater world, there often isn鈥檛 much spotlight on black playwrights and their plays often get overlooked, especially those that encapsulate the black experience, so I think events like The Black Monologue Competition helps give them their deserved props.鈥�

When Martin High School African American studies teacher Gerri Brown heard that See was inspired by the August Wilson competition and wanted to bring the monologue competitions to 色窝窝无码一区二区三区, she was thrilled to assist her in every way possible.

鈥淜amille is very professional and worked very hard to bring a widespread community together to succeed,鈥� said Brown. 鈥淪he reached out to teachers, students and administrators at all of the high school campuses in Arlington to market the competition and to build interest. She literally would walk up to the front office of the campuses and hand out flyers.鈥�

Although See ran into a variety of challenges, she was focused and determined to make sure the competition flowed smoothly. She has started a tradition at Martin and in 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 that I am looking forward to watching grow and evolve for years to come.鈥�

See was able to successfully pull off the competition with the help of a few of her classmates. Genai Velasquez-Ebersole, Ava Horton and Brady Beckley all honored playwrights with their renditions of literary pieces such as 鈥淔ourth of July鈥� by Frederick Douglas, 鈥淎 Raisin in the Sun鈥� by Lorraine Hansberry and a monologue from King Hedley II by August Wilson.

When asked about her favorite author See said she enjoys the works of Lynn Nottage because she uses her stories to break some of the stereotypes of Black women. See hopes to see more diversity in theater and film in the future because there are so many stories and points of view the audience can relate to and learn from.

鈥淎s an African- American, I鈥檝e seen that often there aren鈥檛 many opportunities for actors to be exposed to the world of black theater and for other people of color to see the diversity of productions offered in the theater,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 hoped to engage the Black population in AISD and continue the community's exposure to black theater.鈥�

Although See does not plan to study theater in college, this passion project allowed her the opportunity to earn her Gold Award and also engage in theater, which is one of her many hobbies. See plans to study biology while earning her undergraduate degree and her mother, Kimberly See, couldn鈥檛 be prouder of her daughters accomplishments.

"I am so proud of her,鈥� Kimberly See said. 鈥淪he put in well over 80 hours on this project while finishing up her senior year, taking classes at UTA, working and applying to colleges and scholarships which we all know is like another job.鈥�

For her efforts, Kamille will be recognized by the City of Arlington and Girl Scouts Texas Oklahoma Plains. She will have a chance to win a $10,000 scholarship from Girl Scouts. For more information about the Gold Award, visit the GS-TOP website:

Photo credit to Shelby Zimmerman, Martin High School.

Secure a scholarship today!

Attention, parents and students! Finding scholarships to apply for is easy thanks to the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 guidance and counseling department. Students can apply for scholarships year-round by checking out the scholarships page and choosing which ones they qualify for.

There is a scholarship for everyone. Does your teen have a green thumb and plan to major in horticulture? Are they the first in their family to pursue college, or are they are an active member in Boy Scouts? Did they participate in the Dan Dipert Career & Technical Center culinary arts and hospitality program, or are they currently enrolled in a STEM-related career pathway? There are scholarships for all those students and a whole lot more. Scholarships range from $500 to $10,000.

Director of guidance and counseling Telisa Brown has a few tips for parents and students looking to apply for scholarships this spring and fall:

• Do not ignore small awards. Every amount will help and add up.
• Gather items needed to apply for a scholarship early, like your transcript, completed FAFSA documents, resume, recommendation letters and essays. You may need these documents to reference will completing applications.
• Request letters of recommendation early. Some scholarships require letters of recommendation. Decide early who should write these letters. Select individuals (outside of close family members) who can speak to your strengths and ability to overcome your weaknesses. Give your recommenders no less than two weeks to prepare.
• Gloat! Sing your own praises! This is a time to brag about all the great things you are doing academically and within the community.
• Meet all application deadlines. If you miss a deadline, even by just one day, you may not be considered.

Brown also reminds students and parents to take advantage of , a platform that helps juniors and seniors plan for college by using resources such as basic information surrounding scholarships, when and where to find scholarships and how to avoid scholarships that may be scams.

For additional questions around searching and apply for scholarships please contact your school counselors. If you do not know who your school counselor is, use the link to search: Email Your Student鈥檚 Campus School Counselor Here.

College and Career Expo helps students prepare for what comes next

With fewer than 40 days remaining in this school year, countless high school seniors across the Arlington听ISD are facing some crucial decisions.

鈥淲hich college or university should I attend?鈥澨�

"Should I get a job to save money for higher education?鈥澨�

鈥淒o I need to research trade schools to see if that route best fits me?鈥澨�

Those questions, and many more, were answered for hundreds of teenagers and their parents at last week鈥檚 annual College and Career Expo. There, representatives from 70 colleges and 40 businesses were thrilled to share invaluable information with the 700-plus students and parents who flocked to the event at the Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center.

It was the first time that Natalie Garcia Jaramillo had ever attended a college and career fair. Prior to her visit to the expo, the Sam Houston High School senior鈥檚 plans only included enrolling at Tarrant Community College to obtain a 1-year 鈥渃ertificate of completion,鈥� before transferring to the University of Texas at Arlington. However, her teachers suggested that she attend the event due to her interest in the healthcare profession.听听

鈥淚鈥檓 looking forward to networking with all of the companies that are here and hoping to even find a job after high school,鈥� Garcia Jaramillo said shortly after the expo kicked off. 听鈥淏ecause I鈥檓 looking to go into the medical field, our teachers really talked about how they have Medical City Arlington (present at the event).鈥澨�

An array of opportunities听

The expo transformed the CTC into something like a carnival, full of employers, business owners, organizations and universities manning booths with posters, giveaway materials and trinkets.

Donning business casual attire and bringing their resumes to the jam-packed event, students got a chance to discuss jobs and even conduct on-site interviews for part-time, full-time or post-graduation work. Representatives from Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Kansas State and many more universities were there to recruit students. The expo also included three HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), Mississippi鈥檚 Tougaloo College, Paul Quinn College in Dallas and Louisiana鈥檚 Grambling State University.

Parents sat in on presentations about athletic recruiting and the scholarship process for high school athletes as well as detailed guidance on admissions, testing, academic scholarships and financial aid. Translation services for Spanish-speaking parents and students were available to help throughout the expo.听

Leslie Birdow, director of community affairs for ,听a higher education servicing corporation that helped sponsor the event, said the expo was designed to help students get information from colleges and find schools that they may not have ever heard of before. She said听it also assists them if they just want to begin working, learn what a school鈥檚 admissions department requires or what an employer wants. 听

鈥淚t is really where the rubber hits the road,鈥� Birdow said.

Edwanna Smoot attended the event for the first time with her son Eden Brown 鈥� a junior at Arlington听High School who wants to study fine arts, theater or animation at an out-of-state institution. Smoot was impressed by the event鈥檚 variety of assistance offered to the attendees.

鈥淚 think it鈥檚 awesome!鈥� Smoot said.

Growing by leaps and bounds听

The first Career Expo was at Sam Houston High School six years ago, before growing into the large, district-wide event that it is today. This year, there were about 100 volunteers to help run the event, which has been 鈥渓ife-changing鈥� for students and their siblings, CTC counselor Tammie Newsome said. 听听听听听听

She said the expo has also been beneficial for local businesses.

鈥淭hey are looking for a lot of this workforce that has just disappeared over the years,鈥� Newsome said. But now, she said, area companies can spend more time training and investing in students who are already interested in their fields.听

Amanda Nolen, admissions counselor for Texas Woman鈥檚 University, was also excited to participate at the expo for her first time. While waiting for attendees to stop by her booth, Nolen danced to music 鈥� played by an 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 family engagement team member 鈥� particularly Carl Carlton鈥檚 1981 funk women鈥檚 anthem, 鈥淪he鈥檚 a Bad Mama Jama.鈥� 听

A former teacher who paid her way through college, Nolen stressed to high school students that TWU is much cheaper than the average state public school and has a 96 percent acceptance rate.

鈥淧ublic education is for the public, so we鈥檙e not trying to make it difficult,鈥� Nolan said, 鈥淚t鈥檚 about how can we help people at the end of the day.鈥�

Dr. Marcelo Cavazos, the district鈥檚 superintendent, said the expo is crucial because it provides students a chance to get 鈥渉ands-on and direct information, face-to-face,鈥� with many different universities, colleges and careers.听听听

鈥淲e love hosting this event because its benefits students in Arlington so much,鈥� he said. Marveling at the size of the crowd, Cavazos said he believes the attendance 鈥渃ontinues to grow because of the demand.鈥� 听

鈥淚t tells us that our students are taking advantage of this 鈥� our students are demanding this,鈥� Cavazos said. 鈥淲e aim to serve and that鈥檚 what these opportunities are for.鈥澨� 听 听听 听听听

Sign up today for the College & Career Expo

Do you know what you鈥檙e going to do after high school? Or this summer? It鈥檚 time to start planning, and we鈥檙e here to help with the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 annual College and Career Expo.

Parents, students and community members, register today to attend. The expo will be held at the听Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center听(CTC) Tuesday, March 28, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Who will be there?

Representatives from more than 80 colleges like the University of Texas at Arlington, Stephen F. Austin State University, Texas Tech University, Dallas Baptist University, Grambling State, Penn State and the University of Oklahoma will be on hand. And more are still committing to come.

Plus, local businesses like Prince Lebanese Grill, LBL Architects, Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, TDIndustries, IDTC Career Center, Tarrant County Sheriff鈥檚 Office, Kamans Art and many more will be there, too. And some will conduct on-site interviews for summer and post-high school graduation opportunities.

It鈥檚 a good idea for students to wear business casual attire and brings several copies of their resume. Translation services for Spanish-speaking parents and students will be available to help throughout the expo.

Workshops and Businesses

Parents and students are encouraged to not only speak with colleges and businesses but also attend 45-minute information sessions that will cover topics like college prep, paying for college and college athletic recruiting and scholarships.

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To sign up for the College and Career Expo, click听. Feel free to secure multiple tickets and bring a friend, even if they aren鈥檛 currently a student in 色窝窝无码一区二区三区. All are welcome.

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College and Career Expo is next week

Do you know what you鈥檙e going to do after high school? Or this summer? It鈥檚 time to start planning, and we鈥檙e here to help with the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 annual College and Career Expo.

Parents, students and community members, register today to attend. The expo will be held at the听Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center听(CTC) Tuesday, March 28, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Who will be there?

Representatives from more than 80 colleges like the University of Texas at Arlington, Stephen F. Austin State University, Texas Tech University, Dallas Baptist University, Grambling State, Penn State and the University of Oklahoma will be on hand. And more are still committing to come.

Plus, local businesses like Prince Lebanese Grill, LBL Architects, Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, TDIndustries, IDTC Career Center, Tarrant County Sheriff鈥檚 Office, Kamans Art and many more will be there, too. And some will conduct on-site interviews for summer and post-high school graduation opportunities.

It鈥檚 a good idea for students to wear business casual attire and brings several copies of their resume. Translation services for Spanish-speaking parents and students will be available to help throughout the expo.

Workshops and Businesses

Parents and students are encouraged to not only speak with colleges and businesses but also attend 45-minute information sessions that will cover topics like college prep, paying for college and college athletic recruiting and scholarships.

Where do I sign up?

To sign up for the College and Career Expo, click听. Feel free to secure multiple tickets and bring a friend, even if they aren鈥檛 currently a student within 色窝窝无码一区二区三区. All are welcome.

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is set to award more than $22,000 in scholarships to high school students looking to further their education.

The deadline to apply is Feb. 14, so high school seniors, don鈥檛 delay.

Scholarships such as the Dr. Barbara Odom-Wesley Spirit of Achievement Scholarship and the Elzie Odom Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship will award students $3,000 each for their demonstrated leadership, community service and involvement in extracurricular activities.

Carmille Turner, chair of the academic qualifying committee at the Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education, feels honored to support deserving students throughout Arlington.

"It is an honor for the foundation to award students throughout Arlington with scholarship opportunities to further their education," said Turner. 鈥淲e believe every student should have an opportunity to follow their dreams and strive towards excellence."

One of last year鈥檚 winners, Brooklyn Richard from Martin High School, received the Madelyn Opal McDowell Butler Servant Leader Scholarship for $1,000. She is now attending the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor to become a pediatric nurse.

This year鈥檚 winners will be announced at the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 annual Family Expo and Resource Fair. Don鈥檛 forget the deadline to apply is Feb. 14, so students, now is the time to apply right .

If you have any questions, contact Carmille Turner at 972-294-9548 or by email at academic@arlingtoneducation.org.

Black History event encourages positive change

Black History Month kicks off today, and celebrations are happening all month long to honor the achievements of Black people across the nation. Since 1976, Black History Month has celebrated the legacy of African Americans who have shaped U.S. history.

Schools across the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 are celebrating with a range of events from school-wide presentations to wellness fairs. Every year, Sam Houston High School hosts its Black History Month program as a community-wide celebration, and 2023 is no different.

Sam Houston High School Black History Month Program Presents: Good Trouble - Next Generation on Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the SHHS main auditorium. The theme honors the late civil rights activist John Lewis and encourages youth to get involved in things that will cause positive change in the world.

鈥淥nce again, I am excited to be at the helm of a program at Sam Houston High School that has an esteemed legacy,鈥� said Graylon Roberson, program director and teacher. 鈥淭he program pulls in students from all walks of life听and attracts performances from across different genres, grade levels and curriculum. I am proud that we have a program that includes people from our community, and our goal is to educate and bridge the gap as we tie in things from the past with what is going on currently.鈥�

Roberson grew up in a family that always took Black History Month very seriously, especially since his mother coordinated the programs at their church each year. From early childhood to high school, Roberson participated in Black History Month programs, and those experiences engrained a genuine reverence for Black History Month in him.

Roberson is instilling the same reverence and excitement in his students, who look forward to seeing local citizens and community members across the Dallas-Fort Worth area come to the show.

One woman who knows her way around Dallas-Fort Worth will attend to give the audience encouraging words.

NBC DFW anchor is the keynote speaker for the evening celebration. Dozens of students will also take the stage to perform. From the Movers Unlimited Dance Company from Tarrant County College to the SHHS Young People of Color, the student performances are sure to knock you off your feet.

Congressman Marc Veasey also has a special message prepared for the audience, so get there early to secure your seat . The event is guaranteed to pack the house.

Each year, the Sam Houston Black History Month committee awards scholarships to two graduating seniors to attend college. You can donate to the scholarship fund and help the committee reach its $2,500 goal. To contribute, click . Scholarship winners will be announced in May.

Martin Luther King Youth Extravaganza

It鈥檚 not every day a government official heartwarmingly tells a crowd of people that he loves them. And then motivates hundreds of people to pause and shout, 鈥淚 love you!鈥� to a room full of strangers.

But after all, Monday was no ordinary day. It was a time to celebrate the birthday of the late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And Arlington mayor Jim Ross simply wanted to remind those who had flocked to Metro Center for the Arlington of King鈥檚 strongest principles.

鈥淒r. Martin Luther King said that love is the only force strong enough to turn an enemy to a friend,鈥� Ross said. 鈥淎nd with all of the divisiveness that we see in the country 鈥� from race to politics 鈥� Dr. King understood, decades ago, that the answer to a healthy society is love.鈥�

To honor Martin Luther King鈥檚 legacy, elementary students and directors representing 16 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 schools spent weeks preparing to put on an amazing show bearing the theme, 鈥淎dvancing the Dream: Moving Toward Unity, Justice and Peace.鈥�

Donning their new, crisp, white MLK T-shirts, the diverse, combined choir gave its all while singing various tunes about King鈥檚 character and beliefs. Ditto Elementary鈥檚 Ranger Choir beautifully sang Laura Farnell鈥檚 鈥淏e the Change.鈥�

Members of the Remynse Elementary Drum Club thrilled the crowd by creating rhythmic patterns by tapping on tabletops to an arrangement of 鈥淏rand New Day鈥� by Luther Vandross. Girls from the Step by Step Dance Studio Elite Team also performed liturgical dance moves to Mariah Carey鈥檚 classic ballad, 鈥淗ero.鈥�

色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos said he was especially proud of the youths鈥� 鈥渄edication to serving,鈥� referring to their diligence to learn their parts in order to entertain and educate those who came out that night.

鈥淭hese young people have learned something already that sometimes takes adults a long time to learn. And that is that service, above self, truly matters in this world,鈥� Cavazos said. 鈥淚鈥檓 so proud of the demonstrations of these kids and all of the students of 色窝窝无码一区二区三区. Because we try to do that every single day in our schools.鈥�

Something for everyone

Hosted by 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 school board trustee Kecia Mays, the event concluded a four-day celebration that kicked off Friday with a gala held at the UT Arlington Bluebonnet Ballroom. A 鈥淧oetry Meets Jazz鈥� affair 鈥� which, like the gala, was a paid event 鈥� wowed a crowd at the same venue on Saturday.

The weekend鈥檚 free festivities included Saturday鈥檚 step show and talent showcase at Bowie High School, as well as the Hubert Moss Ecumenical Service at on Sunday. Early Monday, many volunteered through the Zeb Strong Jr. MLK Day of Service at and attended the MLK Day of Service Festival at the Arlington City Center Plaza.

Organized in 1989 and established as a nonprofit in 1990, the has been an active contributor to the community for more than 30 years. The celebration鈥檚 committee has given scholarships to graduating students, donated time and provided resources to the community while continuing to push forward the message and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King.

鈥淚t鈥檚 my pleasure to get to work with all of these people each year for MLK,鈥� said Barbara Keaton, 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 fine arts coordinator for elementary and choral music, who briefly spoke throughout the show.

色窝窝无码一区二区三区, the Arlington Ministerial Association, Tarrant County College Southeast Campus, the City of Arlington, and the University of Texas at Arlington are the event鈥檚 founding sponsors. Keaton and the committee also appreciated much-needed support from Atmos Energy, the Arlington Police Department, Texas Health Resources and more.

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This year鈥檚 Youth Extravaganza attendees were treated to a huge slice of African-American culture. The winners of that weekend鈥檚 Step Show Contest 鈥� from both Nichols Junior High School and Adams Elementary School 鈥� provided emphatic Black sorority-style stepping. Some of the routines were performed over classic rap and R&B songs. The Adams group even incorporated a Black Panther-inspired stage backdrop and costumes. 听听

The guests were also surprised with the premiere airing of a high-energy, inspirational rap video called, 鈥淲ake Up! (Have S.W.A.G.)鈥� by Antonio Young, a reading-language arts teacher at Ellis Elementary School.

Since joining the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 in 2019, Young has recorded and released nine educational and inspirational rap videos with the assistance of 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 marketing and communications team. Their videos often feature Young鈥檚 students, who rap, dance, sing, make props or portray fictional students. Some of the projects have garnered the attention of People Magazine, The Dallas Morning News and Access Hollywood television program. The videos even inspired the Dallas Cowboys to recognize Young as its first-ever Class Acts Teacher of the Month in October 2020.

Young, a 12-year teacher, also drew great applause after delivering an original spoken word poem titled, 鈥淲e Need It! (Unity, Justice and Peace).鈥� His verses encouraged the students to reflect on King鈥檚 sacrifices to band together people of all races. Simultaneously, Young challenged them to work hard in school and to promote peace among their peers to further fulfill Martin Luther King鈥檚 dream for a better America.

Cavazos echoed Young鈥檚 sentiments in his opening address to the choir of students.

鈥淚鈥檓 reminded today that education continues to be the great equalizer in our country,鈥� Cavazos said. 鈥淏ecause education advances us 鈥� to understand each other, live with each other, respect each other and, most importantly, get along with each other.鈥�

Winners received scholarships

Every year, as part of the annual Advancing the Dream Celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., students from the area can participate in art and essay contests.

This year, all three winners in both the art and essay contests come from the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区. Each first-place winner received a $1,000 scholarship. Second-place finishers received $750 scholarships and third-place finishers earned $500 scholarships. In addition to that, the winner of the art contest has their artwork used on all the promotional items for the event.

You can see the artwork for all the winners and watch the essay contest winners read their essays .

Congratulations to everyone. Here is a list of the winners

听ART CONTEST

1. Kimberly Muro, Sam Houston High School
2. Karolyn Nguyen, Seguin High School
3. Heidi Tong, Sam Houston High School

ESSAY CONTEST

1. Kamille See, Martin High School
2. Kaylen Dinwiddie, Seguin High School
3. Jordan Smith-Acquah, Martin High School

Rhodes Scholarship is one of world's most prestigious

In the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区, preparing students for a lifetime of success with a world-class education isn鈥檛 just a motto. It鈥檚 a fact.

Just ask Isaac James, a 2018 Arlington High School graduate and newly selected member of the American Rhodes Scholar Class of 2023.

Awarded by the , it is one of the most prestigious graduate scholarships in the world allowing students the opportunity to study at the University of Oxford in England for two to three years.

Out of a pool of 840 applicants, James is one of 32 Americans chosen to study at Oxford and only one of two students from Texas.

鈥淚 was honestly shocked, and I鈥檓 still processing what it means,鈥� said James, who went to Duff Elementary and Bailey Junior High before going to Arlington. 鈥淲hen I found out, I couldn鈥檛 wait to call my parents and tell them the news. I鈥檓 super excited and thrilled for the opportunity.鈥�

In May 2022, James graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in government and minor in LGBTQ+ studies. James moved to New York City in the fall for a role as a Coro Fellow in public affairs, a public sector leadership development program. Exploring the city and learning about different cultures and people have been gratifying, and he鈥檚 hoping to do the same at Oxford.

James believes the program also solidified his interest in public service, which traces back to his days in the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区.

鈥淏eing in the International Baccalaureate program at Arlington High was a transformative process that taught me how to be curious, engage with research and find my voice,鈥� said James. 鈥淭hat really helped me in other areas of my life. When I joined and helped revamp the Straights and Gays for Equalities Club, it solidified my desire to be involved in LGBTQ+ advocacy in college. By the time I graduated from AHS, I was president of the club.鈥�

The fact that James earned such a prestigious honor doesn鈥檛 surprise those who knew him at Arlington High.

鈥淚saac is a great example of a student who takes advantage of what鈥檚 available and builds on it,鈥� said 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 junior high learning community executive director Dr. Shahveer Dhalla, who was James鈥� principal at Arlington High. 鈥淔rom International Baccalaureate to the Richard Greene Scholar program to volunteer opportunities, he has built his skills for years to prepare him for whatever comes next.鈥�

Ambitious and passionate are two of the many words that could be used to describe James. His eagerness to learn, along with his heart for the community, make him the perfect candidate to spark social change in Texas and beyond.

鈥淲ith the work I did in high school and college paired with what I鈥檒l learn at Oxford, I hope to create a world where queer and transgender students can feel safer and don鈥檛 have to fear harassment,鈥� said James. 鈥淚 want to make the road safer for the next generation.鈥�

When the program begins in October, James plans to pursue a master鈥檚 degree in education at Oxford with a concentration in digital and social change.

鈥淚鈥檓 excited to join a community of scholars and advocates who are going to be changing the world one day,鈥� said James. 鈥淭his is an experience and world-class education that will allow me to translate lessons and skills I鈥檝e learned in high school and at UT into graduate school and work back home in Texas and the United States.鈥�

The 2022-23 school year just made the turn past halfway today when we kicked off the second semester. And while the year has just begun, we鈥檙e already looking ahead to great things for the rest of the semester.

Here are five stories to keep your eye on for the remainder of the school year.

1. National Merit/National Scholar Recognition

For the 2021-22 school year, the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 recognized 61 high school students as either semifinalists, National African American Recognition, National Hispanic Recognition, Rural and Small Town Recognition and National Indigenous Recognition. That was a record. Can it be topped this school year? Here鈥檚 a hint. The honorees are being spread over two school board meetings in February. Stay tuned.

2. National Signing Day Feb. 1

Last year the district honored 44 student-athletes from the district who earned more than $1.9 million in scholarships. How will the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 fare this year? We鈥檒l know on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

3. Graduation plans听

Our Arlington seniors know the countdown is on to graduation. In case you didn鈥檛 know, the graduation dates are set for May 31 and June 1 and will take place at Globe Life Field and the Center for Visual and Performing Arts. You can find the graduation schedule here. This year鈥檚 graduation will mark the first-ever for Arlington College and Career High School. The Titans will graduate on Thursday, June 1, at the CVPA. We鈥檙e starting the year with more than 3,500 students in our senior class across the district.

4. New Webb Elementary School

Webb鈥檚 students and teachers started the second half of the school year in their brand-new building today, a state-of-the-art two-story school funded by the 2019 Bond. A grand opening ceremony is planned for February, and demolition of the old Webb, opened as Nichols Junior High in 1960, will start later this year.

5. Construction starting at Arlington High School

Arlington High School is getting a major addition with new classrooms, a new library, a new band hall and more, and it will help provide the space needed for the future fine arts and dual language high school academy. While demolition and site work started for the project in 2022, the actual construction starts soon. Learn more about the project.

See the Advancing the Dream Celebration schedule

The Martin Luther King Jr. Advancing the Dream Committee is gearing up for the annual MLK four-day celebration Jan. 13-16, 2023.

The community celebration includes lots of events featuring 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 students. They will celebrate Dr. King鈥檚 legacy through music, dance and poetry during events like the MLK Youth Extravaganza, MLK Hubert Moss Ecumenical Service, the MLK Step Show and the inaugural Talent Showcase.

Students who participated in and won the Martin Luther King Jr. and contests will be awarded scholarships of up to $1,000 at the MLK Advancing the Dream Gala. And the art contest winner will have their artwork featured on the MLK 2023 t-shirt.

Festivities for the four-day celebration include:

• MLK Advancing the Dream Gala
  • Friday, Jan. 13, at 6:30 p.m.
  • Individual tickets are $85 and can be purchased at
  • UTA Bluebonnet Ballroom at 300 W. First St., Arlington, TX 76010

• MLK Step Show and Talent Showcase
  • Saturday, Jan. 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Bowie High School at 2101 Highbank Drive Arlington, TX 76018

• MLK Poetry Meets Jazz
  • Saturday, Jan. 14, 7-9:30 p.m.
  • Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at
  • UTA Bluebonnet Ballroom at 300 W. First St., Arlington, TX 76010

• MLK Hubert Moss Ecumenical Service
  • Sunday, Jan. 15, at 6 p.m.
  • Cornerstone Baptist Church at 5415 Matlock Road Arlington, TX 76018

• Zeb Strong Jr. MLK Day of Service
  • Monday, Jan. 16, 9 a.m. to noon
  • Mission Arlington at 210 W. South Street, Arlington, TX 76010
  • Register

• MLK Day of Service Festival
  • Monday, Jan. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Arlington City Center Plaza at 100 S. Center Street, Arlington, TX 76010

• MLK Youth Extravaganza
  • Monday, Jan. 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Fielder Church Metro Center at 2011 S. Fielder Road, Arlington, TX 76013

Most events are free to the public, except for the MLK Advancing the Dream Gala and the MLK Poetry Meets Jazz events.

Event details for the entire celebration are at Learn more and join the city in the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King and his legacy.

About The Arlington Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee Inc.

Organized in 1989 and established as a nonprofit in 1990, the has been an active contributor to the community for over thirty years. The MLK Celebration Committee has given out scholarships to graduating students, donated time, and provided resources to the community while continuing to push forward the message and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The committee is supported by the following organizations:

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• Arlington Ministerial Association
• Tarrant County College Southeast Campus
• The City of Arlington
• University of Texas at Arlington