Kooken Education Center

08/26/2026

We’re ready for a our Potty training class today at 10:30am and 2:30pm.

Join us for a helpful and supportive, potty training class designed to give parents practical tips, guidance and confidence for a smooth transition. Thank you Walmart Supercenter 915 E Randol Mill rd. for the underwear donation and Cook Children’s for the potty seats.

08/21/2026

A great BIG thanks to our neighbors and community partners at First United Methodist Church for the:
- volunteers that came to prepare our book bags for our students & families to read 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten AND
- a scrumptious first Friday breakfast for faculty and staff!!
Koalas 🐨 big and small are so very thankful!! First United Methodist Church of Arlington

08/21/2026

A HUGE thank you to Kooken’s neighbor & newest community partner, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, for all of the koala classroom supplies!! We are so thankful and excited to have you as a partner!! 🐨

08/08/2026

A big shout out to Marquez Bakery, our awesome community partners! The staff enjoyed their delicious burritos for their Back to School morning! Thank You! Marquez Bakery Arlington

08/02/2026

05/29/2026

We are SO PROUD of our students who participated in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program this year! Seven students each reached 1,000+ books this year - a new record! Keep on reading koalas!❤️🐨📚

Kooken Educational Center pre-K 3 students read more than 1,000 books this year. The school participates in 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten.

05/12/2026

FATHER FEST 2026 is HERE!
Bring the whole family out for a FREE day of:
•Car Show
•Student Performances
•Games & Activities
•Free Food
•Community Resources
May 16, 2026
10 AM – 2 PM

Thornton Elementary
2301 East Park Row Drive
Arlington, TX 76010

This is more than an event, it’s a celebration of FAMILY
👉 Register now: tinyurl.com/3T56X4WN

04/28/2026

Parents,
All after-school activities in Arlington ISD have been canceled for today, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, due to anticipated severe weather. All campuses will dismiss at their normal time today. Elementary onsite after school care will continue as scheduled.

04/23/2026

Super attendance HERO awards! Our PRE K -3 students are Here.Everyday.Ready.On time
A special thank you to our amazing community partners, the Arlington Police Department, for hosting our event.