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Construction at Gunn Junior High Will Impact Future Learners Most schools are quiet right now as students started the school year learning online from home. But not Gunn Junior High. It was even louder than a normal first week of school with demolition, renovation and new construction – plus instructional development – all going on…

91ֱ�� Honored with 2020 TASB Risk Management Fund Excellence Award The 91ֱ�� has been selected as a recipient of the 2020 TASB Risk Management Fund Excellence Award. The 91ֱ�� was one of 10 recipients of the award which recognizes members that implement innovative solutions to risk-management challenges facing organizations. “This was a…

Five Reasons Online Pre-K is Worth it Pre-K is the beginning of a child’s educational journey. It’s about getting children ready for kindergarten through purposeful play, fun songs, hands-on exploration and interaction with others. It’s about inspiring curiosity and building confidence. But can all that happen if Pre-K is online? Is online Pre-K even worth…

Getting Students Devices a Priority for 91ֱ�� Device distribution is a daunting task getting technology into the hands of students who need it for an 91ֱ�� that has nearly 60,000 students. In the spring, the district showed it was up for the task by distributing more than 24,000 technology devices. With school starting…

91ֱ�� Honored with Financial Reporting Award  The 91ֱ�� was awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Association of School Business Officials International. The award, for the fiscal year 2019, goes to districts that have met the program’s standards for financial reporting and transparency. Moreover, by participating in the program, school…

Photos from the Arts & Athletics Complex Show Updates to the Facility Check out the latest construction photos of the new 91ֱ�� Arts and Athletics Complex, home to the future Center for Visual and Performing Arts and the Athletics Center. Specifically, significant progress has been made since last month’s video tour, like the installation…

91ֱ��’s State of the District to be Held August 7  The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce will host the tenth annual 91ֱ�� State of the District address featuring Dr. Marcelo Cavazos this Friday, August 7. Because of COVID-19 this year’s event will be held live on the Chamber of Commerce Facebook page. In…

Students Can Explore Their Artistic Potential at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts The 91ֱ��’s brand new Center for Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) is opening this school year and bringing new courses and opportunities to high school students from across the district. Additionally, programs at the new state-of-the-art center will give students…

Crow Leadership Academy Getting a New Look The early stages of construction for a major Bond 2019 project at Crow Leadership Academy is now underway. Rough grading has begun for an addition and new parking lot. See photos. “With every bond project, it helps us continue to move forward and serve our students even better,”…

Bilingual Pre-K Delivers English and Spanish Instruction Where can a four-year-old learn to read and write in Spanish while also learning English and having a lot of fun? The 91ֱ��’s bilingual Pre-K program, offered at 25 elementary schools. “In 91ֱ�� we embrace and respect other cultures and celebrate diversity,” said Dr. Jackeline Orsini,…

Blanton Elementary Wins Statewide Recognition  91ֱ��’s Blanton Elementary is the biggest loser! And that’s a great thing. Blanton placed first in the 2019 Battle of the Buildings by reducing its energy consumption from one year to the next more than any other school facility in the contest. The statewide contest, sponsored by the Texas…

Final 2014 Bond Project Nears Completion You might feel like you need a hard hat for this tour. Get a close-up, in-depth look at the future 91ֱ�� Arts and Athletics Complex, now the home to the Center for Visual and Performing Arts and the Athletics Center. Follow Kelly Horn, 91ֱ�� Executive Director of…