Month: January 2025
Q&A with board president Justin Chapa January is School Board Recognition Month, and we want to spotlight our Board of Trustees and all the great work they do. This year the theme for the month is “Leadership for Tomorrow’s Texas.” We’re starting the month with our board president Justin Chapa, who is an Arlington ISD grad and…
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Sign up now for Shatter the Silence Human trafficking impacts millions of people worldwide, including many right here in our own community. It can affect people of all backgrounds, making it critical for everyone to unite in raising awareness and taking action. Join Arlington ISD as we seek to inform and empower our community to…
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Texas 89th legislative session opened today Texas’ 89th legislative session opened today, Jan. 14, and will run until June 2. Texas is one of only four states where the legislature meets every two years. The others are Montana, Nevada and North Dakota. All 46 other states have legislatures that meet annually. The 181 members of…
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Arlington High School addition opens for students The theme song from “Weclome Back Kotter” played throughout the halls of Arlington High School this morning as students returned from winter break. But it wasn’t just a welcome back. It was also a welcome for the first time to the “Cube.” The “Cube” is officially open. Arlington…
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Specialized programs applications due Monday, Jan. 13 The deadline for applying for one of Arlington ISD’s specialized programs is Monday, Jan. 13, at 5:30 p.m. That will be your last chance to sign a student up for one of the programs for the 2025-26 school year. These elementary, junior high and high school programs give…
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Winter weather could impact the Arlington ISD this week, and we want you to be ready. Here are three tips to keep you warm and informed: STAY INFORMED ABOUT WINTER WEATHER Closings or school delays are sent by email and text messages to parents who are opted in to receive communication from the district. Please…
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Kooken Educational Center now enrolling 3-year-olds If you think your 3-year-old is ready to start their educational journey, Kooken Early Education Center is the place for them. Kooken is enrolling students for its half-day pre-K 3 classes in the spring now. Classes begin Jan. 8. About Kooken Early Education Center Kooken offers flexible half-day schedules: morning classes…
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Addition funded by the 2019 Bond The big addition at Arlington High School is scheduled to open Jan. 8. But Arlington High’s librarian, Maryjane O’Halloran-Beane, is already moving in, getting the new library ready to welcome students. The fine arts programs – like band and orchestra – have gotten a jumpstart, too. Is it going…
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