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The young team, led by a new Coach Emily Land, is making waves in the district.
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Currently an assistant principal at Houston High, Blackburn has held positions a principal and a K-12 instructional support supervisor focused on data and growth.
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What started as a dream for AMS students is now a reality!
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Construction on the outdoor classroom is officially underway, but the idea for the innovative learning space was born nearly three years ago in a robotics club.
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about AMS outdoor classroom rooted in student creativity
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AMS was selected after winning the 2022 Design Challenge Award from the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network.
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about AMS to be featured in statewide video series for STEAM Education
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Lillie Burnette cheers for Arlington Middle School and is possibly the biggest Tigers fan you’ll meet!
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about Student Spotlight: Arlington Middle Cheer's Lillie Burnette
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An 8th Grade STEM lesson about flight and aviation was brought to life with an in-person hot air balloon demonstration. Watch more!
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about WATCH: Hot air balloon descends on AMS for a lesson in STEM (opens in new window/tab)
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Arlington Middle and High Schools are among the 27 schools statewide to be named STEM/STEAM Designated Schools.
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