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Arp ISD has announced the hiring of Melanie Rivers as its new Director of Academic Support and Grant Programs as the district continues preparing for the 2026-27 school year. Rivers joins Arp ISD after more than 20 years with Chapel Hill ISD, where she most recently served as Director of Academic Programs. In her new […]
Arp ISD is continuing to invest in its facilities and operations with the addition of five new vehicles purchased through bond funds approved by voters last November. The new additions include two school buses, two passenger vans, and one maintenance pickup truck, which will support the district’s transportation and maintenance departments. District officials said the […]
Arp High School graduate Cade Ward is looking to cap off an outstanding high school rodeo career with a trip to the national finals as he competes at the Texas High School Rodeo Association State Finals in Abilene. Ward recently accepted a full scholarship to attend Trinity Valley Community College, where he will compete in […]
A team of Arp ISD and community leaders recently traveled to Kerrville to participate in the Raise Your Hand Texas Community Leaders Fellowship Conference, where they focused on strengthening advocacy efforts for public education. Representing Arp were Superintendent Shannon Arrington, School Board member Donna Lowery, parent Lauren Smart, and Arp City Councilman Chris Johnson. The […]
Eight members of the Arp High School Class of 2026 recently received scholarships through the generosity of Custom Truckers of Tyler. Each student was awarded a $500 scholarship during a presentation ceremony held June 14. Arp High School officials expressed appreciation to Custom Truckers for investing in local students and supporting their educational goals. The […]
Arp ISD has announced the return of Mary Lou Bauer as the district’s new secondary art teacher. District officials expressed excitement about welcoming Bauer back to Arp ISD, noting that her experience and passion for art education will be a valuable addition to the secondary campus. As the new art teacher, Bauer will work with […]
The Arp Tiger Pride Band has announced the hiring of Kirk Ybañez as the program’s new Assistant Band Director and Director of Percussion. Originally from the Philippines, Ybañez moved to Texas in 2016 and began his musical journey as a percussionist at Sabine High School. He later attended Northwestern State University, where he studied under […]
Arp ISD has announced the hiring of Dr. Josh Tremont as the district’s new assistant superintendent, bringing more than a decade of educational leadership experience to the district. Dr. Tremont most recently served as Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at Chapel Hill ISD. He has worked in education for 14 years and has […]
Area Schools Prepare for 2026 Graduation Ceremonies Several East Texas schools are preparing to celebrate the Class of 2026 with graduation ceremonies later this month. Arp Independent School District will hold graduation ceremonies Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Bullard Independent School District plans to hold graduation Friday, May 22, […]
Arp ISD Adopts New Math Curriculum By Courtney Pannel-Smith In a letter sent home to parents Wednesday October 8th, Arp ISD announced that the district will be adopting a new math curriculum this year called Bluebonnet. Bluebonnet is a statewide Open Educational Resource (OER) program that is approved by the Texas State Board of Education. […]
