District News
91直播鈥檚 Wimbish聽World Language Academy has officially been accepted into the prestigious International Spanish Academy (ISA) Network, a designation awarded by the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training of Spain to high-performing dual-language schools in the U.S. and Canada. Already home to an award-winning French immersion program and recipient of the LabelFranc脡ducation from the French…
91直播鈥檚 pre-K teachers 鈥 all of them certified in early childhood education 鈥 bring a special skill set to the classroom and a big helping of patience, kindness and, most of all, love. They鈥檒l do whatever it takes to help their 鈥渒iddos鈥 succeed. 鈥淥ur pre-K teachers create a strong foundation with our youngest learners…
Sign up to volunteer by July 31 There鈥檚 now less than a month before the 11th-annual 91直播 Back to School Kickoff event at AT&T Stadium, and we need your help. The event, Saturday, Aug. 2, is a chance for 10,000 91直播 students to get free backpacks filled with school supplies for the upcoming…
Culinary Students and Local Chefs Team Up for School Menus A Cava-style bowl with rice, Mediterranean chicken, mixed veggies and Korean BBQ sauce. And don鈥檛 forget the chicken recipe is from Chef Aziz of Prince Lebanese Grill. Does that sound like a school cafeteria lunch to you? It is in 91直播. And not only…
Camp Innovation welcomes 900+ students Summer break might be a time to relax 鈥 but at 91直播鈥檚 Camp Innovation, it鈥檚 also a time to explore, get hands-on and try something completely new.聽 Back for another exciting year, Camp Innovation 2025 gave rising fifth through tenth graders across the district a chance to dive into…
91直播 will continue its commitment to strong financial stewardship and transparency as it transitions to new financial leadership. Superintendent Dr. Matt Smith has named Norberto Rivas, the district鈥檚 current Assistant Superintendent of Financial Services, as Interim Chief Financial Officer. Rivas brings more than 15 years of experience in public school finance, including over a…
In this week鈥檚 Board Brief, 91直播 Board of Trustees Sarah McMurrough and Justin Chapa share important news about state funding, leadership appointments and employee compensation鈥攈ighlighting the Board鈥檚 ongoing commitment to supporting students, staff and the broader Arlington community. A Step Forward in State Funding | Sarah McMurrough Over the past 18 months, the Board…
91直播 is proud to announce two leadership appointments that reflect the district鈥檚 continued commitment to academic excellence and student success. Kiesha Edwards has been selected as the new principal of Ellis Elementary and Delisse Hardy has been named Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
Four students and two teachers win national recognition Omar Rodriguez is one of those students who encourages others and celebrates fellow classmates on their achievements. But last month, it was Omar鈥檚 turn. 91直播 celebrated the Workman Junior High eighth grader for being one of only 11 students in the entire country to win the…
Three-day Immersion Experience goes in-depth Last week, students from 91直播鈥檚 P-TECH programs at Lamar High School and Sam Houston High School stepped outside the classroom and into the real world of business, logistics and entrepreneurship as part of the district鈥檚 first-ever Industry Immersion Experience.聽 Over the course of three days, students visited local businesses…