Martin High School
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Mission
The faculty and staff at James W. Martin High School believe that all students can be productive members of society. Students, faculty, and staff will work together to ensure that each student masters the skills necessary to become a responsible, productive, and contributing member of society.
History
JAMES W. MARTIN
James W. Martin began his education career as an elementary school teacher in 1937 after graduating from North Texas State. He went on to teach at every level before becoming superintendent of the 91ÖÆƬ³§.
During his tenure, Arlington grew from a district of three elementary schools, 1,300 students and 40 teachers to a bustling district of 23 elementary schools, seven junior highs, three high schools and a population of more than 30,000.
Mr. Martin served the school system for 31 years. Martin High School is the only high school in the district not named for a historical figure in Texas.
Martin died on December 4, 1997 at the age of 83.
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Year Opened:Ìý1982
MHS Principals
1982-1985ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Rick Berry
1985-1988ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Doug Shouse
1988-1993ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Steve Jacoby
1994-1997ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Bob Windham
1997-2000ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Steve Jacoby
2000-2001ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý John Moore
2001-2008ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Laura Jones
2008-2011Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Melinda Reeves
2011-CurrentÌý Ìý Marlene Roddy