District News Archive
A Closer Look Inside The New Arts And Athletics Facility聽 Windows are going in, sheetrock is going up and the pool鈥檚 frame is in place. Check out the construction progress of the future 91直播 Arts and Athletics Complex 鈥 which includes the Center for Visual and Performing Arts and the Athletics Center 鈥 in…
After 50 Years Thornton Elementary Getting A Makeover Building a new school takes a lot of planning. School buildings are designed and built to last 50 years or longer and play an integral role in the educational journey of tens of thousands of students. Its impact will be felt not only by students but also…
91直播 Recognizes Maintenance and Operations Staff Thanks to a group of unsung heroes, the 91直播鈥檚 operations and maintenance personnel (super crew), 91直播 schools are continuing to be cleaned and maintained throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Though school buildings are closed, 27 campuses are providing meals for children each week, and all campuses still…
The Board of Education of 91直播 will receive sealed proposals for renovations at the district’s Enterprise Centre. This is a Bond 2019 project. 20-35 CSP for Enterprise Centre 2019 BOND BIDS ONLINE DUE DATE: June 18, 2020, 2:00 PM/CST PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING: May 27, 2020, 10:00 AM/CST at Enterprise Centre 鈥 690 E.…
Purposeful Play Builds Educational Foundation Lots of playtime probably isn鈥檛 what comes to mind when you think about going to school. But for 91直播鈥檚 Pre-K students, purposeful play is a big part of every day. 鈥淪ometimes, when people hear the word play, they think it’s a bad word, that students are unsupervised, running around,…
Wimbish World Language Academy Upgrades Will Surprise Students When They Return Students will hardly recognize the front entrance of Wimbish World Language Academy when they finally return to school after the COVID-19 closure. With a new canopy, landscaping and a wider sidewalk, Wimbish鈥檚 front entrance has a fresh and modern look. See photos. This construction…
91直播 Teachers Share The Advantages Of Free Full-Day Pre-K Pre-K will be full-day for all 4-year-olds next school year in the 91直播 for the first time. That鈥檚 exciting news for Pre-K teachers because they know how much the extended school day will help the district鈥檚 youngest learners. 鈥淓xtending our academic program for 4-year-old…
91直播 Future Of Swimming Is Taking Shape There鈥檚 no water yet, but the big concrete hole in the ground is starting to look like a real pool. Construction crews positioned most of the side panels last week, giving shape to the 91直播鈥檚 future swimming 鈥渉ome.鈥 鈥淲e are very excited to see the Arlington…
Go From Your Backyard To Space With Books聽 Reading books often takes you to far off places and on adventures you can only imagine. Exploring the World Without Leaving Home can be easy with books 鈥 so finish your work through the 91直播 At-Home Learning Hub then join us while we Explore: Book edition.…
91直播 Police Academy Students Keeping Fit During Shutdown 91直播 Police Academy students haven鈥檛 let the COVID-19 school closure keep them from staying in shape. 鈥淎fter the closure, I emailed the students asking what optional resources they would like access to during our brief break,鈥 said Officer Fred Kemp of the Arlington Police Department…