Year: 2024
Closure includes all after-school activities Due to the recent winter weather, all 91ÖÆƬ³§ schools and district offices will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. This closure also includes all after-school activities. The National Weather Service tells us to expect a hard freeze overnight, meaning that road conditions that are good now could re-freeze…
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Short looks completely different inside From the sidewalk, Short Elementary looks pretty much like it has for decades – apart from new sidewalks and landscaping. And there are new playgrounds in the back. But inside, Short looks completely different. The renovation project funded by the 2019 Bond started last summer and is just about done.…
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Q&A with Dr. Aaron Reich January is School Board Recognition Month, and we want to spotlight our Board of Trustees and all the great work they do. This year the theme for the month is “Locally Elected, Community Connected.” Today, we’re catching up with board member Dr. Aaron Reich. Reich is the longest-tenured member of…
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Navy Band’s national tour coming to Arlington Whether you’re a music enthusiast, a proud veteran or a family looking for an exciting night out, the 91ÖÆƬ³§ Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) has you covered.  Mark your calendars and get ready to be swept away by the majestic melodies of…
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Q&A with Melody Fowler January is School Board Recognition Month, and we want to spotlight our Board of Trustees and all the great work they do. This year the theme for the month is Locally Elected, Community Connected. We’re starting the month by catching up with board president Melody Fowler. Fowler has been on the…
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New superintendent starts Jan. 30 After an extensive search and interview process, the 91ÖÆƬ³§ Board of Trustees officially hired Dr. Matt Smith, formerly with Belton ISD, as its new Superintendent yesterday evening. Board of Trustees President Melody Fowler spoke highly of Smith’s credentials and leadership, crediting him for passing the largest bond in Belton…
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Info meetings for 11 schools The deadline for applying for one of the 91ÖÆƬ³§â€™s specialized programs is next Wednesday, Jan. 17. If you’re still trying to figure out if a specialized program is right for your child, we’ve got meetings scheduled that can help. Four of our elementary specialized programs have in-person parent information…
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Crow parent info meeting is Thursday, Jan. 11 Is your child a natural leader? Do they put service first? Crow Leadership Academy may be the right school for them. Crow, the first elementary school in the district to be designated an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme School, is looking for students to start in kindergarten for the…
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See what the new Thornton looks like If you’ve driven on Park Row near 360 anytime this school year, you couldn’t help but notice Thornton Elementary. It’s an eye-catcher and doesn’t look a thing like the old Thornton school building that used to be there. It doesn’t just look amazing from the outside. The inside…
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Bond 2019 highlights from the year that was Year four of the 2019 Bond program – or 2023 – brought some major accomplishments. With $966 million in the 2019 Bond package, there are projects that impact every school, and there is ongoing construction throughout the district. Some bond projects are now done, some are in…
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