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Arlington ISD honors graduates, student leaders and River Legacy Foundation at board meeting
Summary
Board members celebrated nine Arlington ISD graduations and nearly 4,000 seniors, acknowledged the student leadership advisory board, presented a community partner award to the River Legacy Foundation for long-running nature programs, and recognized UIL state athletic champions and school leaders of the year.
The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees used part of its meeting to recognize recent graduations and student achievements, honoring students, school leaders, and a community partner.
The speaker said board members participated in nine Arlington ISD graduation ceremonies this week and congratulated nearly 4,000 seniors. Fred Threats Jr., a rising senior at Lamar High School and member of the student leadership advisory board, led the pledge of allegiance at the meeting.
The student leadership advisory board includes representatives from the junior class at all eight Arlington ISD high schools and provides student input to the board of trustees. The board presented a community partner award of appreciation to the River Legacy Foundation and noted that since the River Legacy Nature Center—s opening in 1996 Arlington ISD fourth graders have participated in the Young Scientist field investigation. The speaker also said that since 2010 second graders at Title I campuses have participated in a Forest Detective program, and many high school students now work on habitat projects at the nature center.
The board recognized UIL athletic state champions from Martin (wrestling champions Nick Zamora, Isaac Arevalo, and Grayson Carpenter) and Caitlin Cavett of Martin, who won gold in the long jump. The board also congratulated the district—s principals and assistant principals of the year for their leadership during the school year.
Aaron Perales, executive director of engagement, equity, and access, provided an update on the district—s family engagement efforts and how those efforts align with board priorities.
