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March 22, 2026

Due to school closures caused by the winter storm last month, Monday, March 23, 2026, will now be a regular instructional day for all students and staff at all campuses and departments. February 16, 2025 will remain a student/staff holiday as planned. This day was originally designated as a bad weather make-up day in our Board adopted calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. Every instructional day matters, and each one plays an important role in student learning and progress. After weather-related closures, it is important for us to thoughtfully restore as much classroom time as possible, so students remain on track academically. We understand calendar changes impact family schedules, and we do not make these decisions lightly. Our goal is to be proactive, transparent, and respectful by announcing this change more than six weeks in advance. Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together to support the academic growth of our students.

The Arlington ISD 2025-26 Parent Engagement and Satisfaction Survey link is now live, and we want to hear from you! Let us know how to better serve your child by sharing your opinions on school safety, student well-being, campus communication, collaboration, academic partnerships, and more in our Arlington ISD Parent Survey. Your responses help us make continued improvements on your child’s campus. Click this link to access the survey or complete the survey at stations set up on each campus during open house week. Campus open houses are: March 2 (high school), March 3 (junior high), and March 5 (elementary). The survey is anonymous and closes on March 23, 2026. Parent Survey

Gunn Academy --- COAST TO COAST !!

We are proud to celebrate that Gunn has been selected to present at two conferences this summer. We will be presenting at the Dual Language conference in San Diego and the prestigious Model Schools conference in Orlando Florida. Our staff and students and community are being highlighted on the national stage. Congratulations to everyone involved!

EVENT DETAILS: Raising Canes: March 31, 2026 PM - 4:00-10:00 PM Location: 3765 South Cooper St., Arlington. Come out and support the Theatre Booster club just by having dinner!

We are thrilled to share some incredible news about our Choir UIL performances this year! All four of our eligible choirs — Varsity Girls, Non-Varsity Girls, Varsity Boys, and Non-Varsity Boys — earned straight Division I ratings and Sweepstakes at UIL. This is only the second time in history that Gunn Choir has taken four ensembles to compete at UIL, and it is the first time ever that all four groups received straight 1’s across the board. Our students have truly made history. These results are not accidental. They are the product of months of focused rehearsals, personal responsibility, musical growth, and a collective commitment to excellence. Our students chose to rise to a high standard every single day — even when it was difficult — and they represented our school with professionalism, confidence, and heart. Mr. Hendrickson is incredibly proud of the work they have done and the culture of excellence they continue to build within our choir program! Great job Choir!

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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!).

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Arlington ISD Families, Join us for the 2026 Family Expo—an exciting event designed to help students finish the school year strong and prepare for summer learning success! This year’s Expo will feature 75+ vendors offering valuable summer resources, enrichment programs, and community opportunities for families. You’ll leave with tools, ideas, and connections to support learning at home all summer long. We are excited to spotlight: • Snapology – Hands-on LEGO®-based learning experiences that build creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. • Thinkatorium – A mobile STEAM museum featuring interactive experiences like Discovery Bubbles and Music Makers. • Arlington ISD’s TI2 (Technology Integration & Innovation) team – Explore robotics, coding, and engaging tech-based activities. Families can look forward to: • Animation Studio (LEGO stop-motion movies) • Robotics & Creature Creator • Engineering Engagement Room • Learning at Home Engagement Room Date: April 11 Register: tiny.cc/Expo2026

April 11 Register: tiny.cc/Expo2026

Familias de Arlington ISD, ¡Los invitamos a nuestra Expo Familiar 2026! Este emocionante evento ayudará a los estudiantes a cerrar el año escolar con éxito y prepararse para el verano. Contaremos con más de 75 proveedores que ofrecerán recursos valiosos, programas de enriquecimiento y oportunidades comunitarias. Las familias se llevarán herramientas, ideas y conexiones para apoyar el aprendizaje en casa durante todo el verano. Nos complace destacar a: • Snapology – Experiencias prácticas de aprendizaje basadas en LEGO®. • Thinkatorium – Museo móvil STEAM con experiencias interactivas. • El equipo TI2 de Arlington ISD – Actividades de robótica, programación y tecnología. Fecha: 11 de abril Registro: tiny.cc/Expo2026 ¡Esperamos verlos allí!

Registro: tiny.cc/Expo2026

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.

March

March 23rd through March 27th - Theatre: Musical Rehearsal

March 24th - Student Dance Showcase 5:30pm (CVPA)

March 26th - 6th grade AVANT Testing

March 26th - Band Booster Meeting 6:00 PM (Band Hall)

March 26th & March 27th- City Track Meet @ Martin HS

March 28th - Choir All Region Auditions 8am-1pm

March 28th - AHS Orchestra Cluster 9am-3pm

March 30th through April 3rd - Theatre: Musical Rehearsal After School

March 31st - Gunn Theatre Booster Club Raising Canes Fundraiser 4pm-10pm

APRIL

April 2nd - Parent Talk- Online Safety (chrombooks, phones, etc.) 9am-10am

April 3rd - Student/Staff Holiday

April 4th - Theatre: Musical Rehearsal 12pm-4pm

April 7th - RLA STAAR

April 7th through April 10th - Theatre: Musical Rehearsal After School

April 11th - Orchestra Solo & Ensemble 8am-4pm

April 13th through April 16th - Theatre: Musical Rehearsal After School

April 15th - Science STAAR

April 17th - Social Studies STAAR

April 17th - Orchestra Pyramid Concert 4pm-8pm

April 18th - Theatre: Musical Tech Rehearsal 12pm-4pm

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 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

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