Events
10th annual Back to School Kickoff The 10th annual 91直播 Back to School Kickoff is just over two weeks away and anticipation is building. The proof is in the numbers as we inch toward Saturday, Aug. 3, at AT&T Stadium. Every free haircut spot has been claimed. Every free vision screening spot has been…
10th Annual Back to School Kickoff is Near It鈥檚 hard to believe that it鈥檚 been 10 years since the district started its annual Back to School Kickoff at AT&T Stadium, but Aug. 3 marks that milestone. 鈥淲e鈥檝e helped nearly 100,000 families get ready for the school year, which is an amazing accomplishment that wouldn鈥檛 be…
Start your summer at Father Fest You know it鈥檚 almost summer because Father Fest is just around the corner. Kick off the summer right next Saturday, May 18, at Father Fest, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 91直播 Athletics Center. (1001 E. Division St. Arlington, TX 76011). Register now聽for Father FEST!聽 The…
Foster Elementary opened in 1973 In the early 1970s, big changes were happening in Arlington. Residents were thrilled to see the opening of the old, popular Forum 303 Mall. The Texas Rangers had just brought major league baseball to the city from Washington D.C. And flying in and out of the area became easier with…
Event coincides with Read Across America Day The annual Reading Rocks event at Crouch Elementary last Friday featured a little bit of everything. Of course, there were plenty of books. After all, the event coincides with Read Across America Day. There were snacks to make sure all the guest readers were fueled up before heading…
Family Expo gets your family ready for summer Are you ready for an exhilarating experience that combines education with fun? Look no further than 91直播’s annual Family Expo, presented by the family and community engagement department in collaboration with Xi Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and The Arlington Foundation for…
Career Exploration Camp registration opens March 18 Parents, if you are looking for a fun way for your incoming seventh, eighth or ninth grade student to spend their summer, the free Career Exploration Camp at the Dan Dipert Career Technical Center is the perfect opportunity. The 91直播 career and technical education department (CTE) has…
Opal Lee spearheaded Juneteenth campaign Two hours into 鈥淚gniting the Change,鈥 Sam Houston High School鈥檚 Black History Month program, keynote speaker Opal Lee took the stage. Judging by the rousing standing ovation, it was worth the wait. Lee, 97, walked gingerly to a waiting chair, sat, leaned into the microphone and began to talk about…
Explore your future at College and Career Expo Discover endless opportunities at the 91直播 College and Career Expo on March 26, 2024, from 5-8 p.m. at the 91直播 Athletics Center. With college reps, local businesses, seminars and prizes, this event is a gateway to a world of possibilities after high school and is…
Sam Houston High School鈥檚 annual Black History Program will be extra special this year. Teacher and activist Opal Lee, 鈥渢he grandmother of Juneteenth鈥 will be the event鈥檚 keynote speaker. Everyone is invited to the program on Feb. 16, from 6-8 p.m. in Sam Houston鈥檚 main auditorium. Tickets are just $3, and the proceeds go to the Black History Month Scholarship Fund. College scholarships are awarded to Sam Houston seniors who work with the Black History program.