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APRIL 19, 2026

MONDAY NIGHT !!

Congratulations to one of our Gunn Gators, Vadhir Ortiz Andrade! He has been selected as one of the top 25 recipients of the Bobby Bragan Scholarship! Vadhir stood out for his exceptional achievements and has earned this prestigious honor. Go Vadhir!

The Gunn end of year Awards are coming soon! Invitations will be sent to any student who will be receiving an award. Other students may also attend.

Do you know about the upcoming bond election? Check out the link for more information.

The AISD Education Celebration on Friday, April 24 at Six Flags Over Texas. This special event is a long-standing partnership between Arlington ISD and the Arlington ISD Education Foundation and directly supports our teachers and students through AEF Educator Grants. Thanks to the generosity of our community, the Foundation continues to fund innovative classroom grants across the district each year. During our 2025-26 grant cycle, we were able to fund nearly $250,000 in grants! Over 1,600 Arlington ISD fine arts students will perform throughout the park during this private event (with no lines!), creating an incredible showcase of student talent. In addition, $5 from every ticket sold goes directly back to the campus selected using your campus GIFT CODE. Tickets are available now at the discounted rate of $30 each and can be purchased here: https://www.arlingtonef.org/education-celebration . Tickets can also be used all day on April 24th, including normal operating hours (meaning these special ticketholders can enjoy the park from 11am-10pm!).

Parents of 8th graders, Next Monday, on April 20th, applications open for Accelerated Summer Learning. ONLY 8th graders can do that and it is to get AHEAD and take high school classes! Please fill out the link on the flyer and then your counselor will connect with you to get registered.

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

Parents, we wanted to make sure you have access to our Title I Family Compact and Campus Policy

ATHLETICS

In order to compete, athletes must pass all classes with a 70 or higher each six weeks.

If you have any questions, please contact our Athletic Coordinator, Mr. Richard Joyner at rjoyner1@aisd.net.

APRIL

April 20th - Family Game & Movie Night

April 20th through April 23rd - Theatre: Musical Rehearsal After School

April 23rd - Math and Algebra STAAR

April 24th and April 25th - Theatre: Spring Musical - Performance at 7pm

April 24th - Arlington Education Foundation Six Flags Night

April 27th - AVID Service-Learning Trip to Mission Arlington

April 28th - Varsity Orchestra Spring Trip

April 29th - Choir trip to Epic Waters

April 29th through May 3rd - FADL Trip

April 30th - Student of the Six Weeks Breakfast

April 30th - City Wrestling Tournament 5:30pm-8:30pm

MAY

May 2nd - Robotics Teams: AISD RoboFest Competition 7am-12pm

May 2nd - Election Day

May 4th-May 8th - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 4th - Band Epic Waters Trip

May 5th - Reading Universal Screener NWEA (EOY)

May 5th - JH Swim Meet - Natatorium 5:30pm-8pm

May 6th - Math Universal Screener NWEA (EOY)

May 6th - Choir Spring Dress Rehearsal 1 On Stage (after school)

May 7th - Avant Testing- 8th Grade FADL

May 7th - 6th Grade Cluster Meet

May 7th - CHICK-FIL-A PTA Luncheon

May 8th - Avant Testing- 7th Grade FADL

May 8th - Mother's Day Tea - 2pm

May 8th - End of Year Dance

May 9th - Gunn Arts Festival at Veterans Park 2pm-8pm

May 11th - Choir Spring Show Dress Rehearsal 2 on Stage (after school)

May 11th - Class of 2026 Senior Reception 4:30pm-6:30pm

May 12th - Choir Spring Show 6pm-7:30pm

May 13th - Non-Varsity Orchestra Trip

May 14th - AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam

May 14th - EOY Awards for 7th and 8th grade

May 15th - SwampFest

May 18th - Athletic Banquet

May 19th - Sixth Grade Awards @ Gunn JH

May 20th-22nd - Final Exams

12:45 Early Release on May 21st and 22nd

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