Kadence Stover
When Arlington ISD’s FFA hosted its first-ever multi-contest Career Development Event this spring, it brought together not only students across the district, but generations of Arlington ISD alumni. What began as a simple idea last spring turned into a major regional event thanks to partnerships with Cowtown Coliseum and Fort Worth Nature Center, led by Arlington High School FFA alumni.
The event celebrated seniors from six high schools who have committed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level next year. These students earned more than $8.9 million in scholarships from 58 colleges and universities.
Arlington ISD celebrated the opening of its first “Good For You Healthy Hub” at South Davis Elementary last week in partnership with Texas Health Resources and Atmos Energy. The Hub provides families free access to fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy shelf‑stable foods, and nutrition education designed to support long‑term wellness.
Goodman Elementary fourth grader Delilah Salinas returned to school Monday morning in a way she never expected: on a fire engine escorted by first responders from the station that helped her family during a devastating house fire earlier this spring.
Two seniors from Martin High School are officially on their way to becoming engineers after being selected as Amazon Future Engineer Scholars, one of the most competitive STEM scholarships in the country.
Thirty-seven high school artists were selected as Visual Arts All‑Staters through the Texas Art Education Association’s Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE). This distinction places them among the top young artists in Texas and recognizes their exceptional dedication to the visual arts.
After outshooting more than 112,000 students nationwide, Kate is advancing to the Hoop Shoot National Competition on April 18. She is set to compete against 11 other regional champions for the national title and the chance to have her name inscribed on the Elks trophy displayed in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
For the first time in 64 years, the Rodriguez band (formerly Carter Junior High band) earned the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Sweepstakes Award, the highest honor a band can receive in Texas UIL music competitions. The achievement marks a defining moment for students, staff, and the entire Arlington ISD community.
Students from schools across Arlington ISD spent the first week of April strengthening their commitment to mental health awareness as they celebrated Hope Week and participated in the annual Hope Squad Conference. These events showcased a growing network of student leaders in the district who are building school communities grounded in safety, connection, and compassion.
Arlington ISD’s girls flag football teams are back and stronger than ever!
All six traditional high schools are competing once again in the Dallas Cowboys Flag League, which kicked off its 2026 season on March 28.
Last year, all six Arlington ISD campuses officially launched girls flag football teams for the first time. With support from the Dallas Cowboys, the sport has quickly evolved from a new opportunity to a competitive force across the district.
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