District News
“If you want to take your students to the next level, this is the place to be.” Arlington ISD family engagement specialist Eric Phillips was talking about Arlington ISD’s Family Expo, where local families get connected to community summer resources. “We are reaching the end of the school year, and we know we’re approaching summer,…
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The article below is the fourth in a series designed to give readers insight into the school finance system in Texas. School finance is complicated. But it matters because it affects everything: student learning, teacher pay, school facilities, security, school buses, computers, career and technical opportunities, internet access, sports, fine arts and on and on and…
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Martin places fourth at state contest Sprechen sie Deutsch? (Do you speak German?) More than likely, you don’t. But there are a bunch of students in the Arlington ISD who do, including nine from Martin High School whose team recently placed fourth at the Texas State German Contest at Texas State University in San Marcos.…
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New items include turkey gumbo, teriyaki bowls and more In Arlington ISD, students aren’t just the customers in the cafeteria, they’re the creators behind the menu. That’s the heart of the district’s innovative By Students 4 Students (BS4S) program. Now in its fourth year, BS4S gives students the opportunity to shape what ends up on…
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Arlington ISD Education Celebration is April 25 Education Celebration 2025 – a private event at Six Flags Over Texas benefiting the Arlington ISD – is April 25, from 6-10 p.m. Enjoy unlimited rides, thrilling attractions and a night of fun while supporting Arlington ISD students and teachers. For each $30 ticket sold, $5 goes to the Arlington ISD school…
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The Arlington ISD is accepting applications for positions on the Financial Futures Committee (FFC) until May 30. Click here to apply. Financial Futures Committee The FFC provides findings and recommendations from community stakeholders to the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees relating to budgets and long-range financial planning to support the district’s strategic plan. The committee…
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Fun event promotes literacy Once upon a time in a land far away … Actually, the time is next Monday, April 14, from 5-7 p.m. And it’s not so far away – it’ll be at the Arlington ISD Professional Development Center. But it will be magical and a very special time with your little ones.…
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Coach Levels named Lamar’s Teacher of the Year Slam-dunk your worries and shoot for the stars. That’s the mindset Lamar High School teacher and basketball coach Errin Levels instills in her students and players every single day. “We have to share the good days and bad days,” Levels said. “It’s the consistency of showing up…
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The article below is the third in a series designed to give readers insight into the school finance system in Texas. School finance is complicated. But it matters because it affects everything: student learning, teacher pay, school facilities, security, school buses, computers, career and technical opportunities, internet access, sports, fine arts and on and on…
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Wellness grants for student-led health projects Two Arlington ISD high schools scored big in the name of student wellness last month! Thanks to the Wellness Innovation Grant competition – sponsored by Texas Health Resources and the R4 Foundation – Lamar High School and Martin High School each were awarded $5,000 to bring their student-led health…
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