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Record number of students achieve National Merit or College Board recognition

February 23, 2024
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150 students celebrated for academic achievement February Arlington ISD Board of Trustees meetings seem to last longer and longer every year. That’s a good thing. For the third consecutive year, the district set a record for the number of high school students honored for achieving either National Merit Semifinalist or College Board recognition. This year,…

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New Arlington High School softball field opens

February 23, 2024
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Colts softball team takes new field Play ball! That’s what they’re doing at the new competition softball field at Arlington High School. The brand-new field is now open for practice, and the team is loving it. “Having a brand-new home field is amazing,” said senior Isbell Priddy, No. 9 on the softball team. And long…

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Art student’s painting featured on cover of art education newsletter

February 22, 2024
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Keira Cloud’s painting evokes nostalgia For Arlington High School junior Keira Cloud, her passion for art goes beyond the classroom.   “She puts in 100%, she’s all-in,” said Arlington High School art teacher Michelle Justice.   That’s why her artwork goes beyond the classroom, too.  As the artist featured on the cover of the 2024 Winter…

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Martin High School boys wrestling team wins state championship

February 21, 2024
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Martin wrestling ‘best team in Texas’ For the first time in almost a decade, the Arlington ISD is home to a UIL state championship athletics team. The Martin High School boys wrestling team has that honor after a dramatic win in the Class 6A state meet this weekend in Cypress. The team ended Allen’s 14-year…

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Opal Lee inspires at Sam Houston High School Black History Month Program

February 20, 2024
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Opal Lee spearheaded Juneteenth campaign Two hours into “Igniting the Change,” Sam Houston High School’s Black History Month program, keynote speaker Opal Lee took the stage. Judging by the rousing standing ovation, it was worth the wait. Lee, 97, walked gingerly to a waiting chair, sat, leaned into the microphone and began to talk about…

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Watch new 2019 Bond construction update video

February 16, 2024
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Construction Update Video – February 2024 Check out the latest 2019 Bond construction update video below. Kelly Horn, Arlington ISD assistant superintendent of facility services, reviews the 2019 Bond construction progress made during the fall and highlights the projects in 2024. See video and photos from three new elementary schools, new playgrounds, groundbreaking ceremonies, renovations…

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Industry partners give students real-world education

February 15, 2024
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Industry partners take CTE to the next level Arlington ISD’s career and technical education (CTE) program is all about opportunities that set students up for real-world success. One of the biggest ways the program achieves that real-world component is through industry partnerships. February is CTE Month, so there’s no better time to highlight the district’s…

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18 PLUSS students decorate Valentines for veterans

February 14, 2024
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18 PLUSS helps students with vocational development It’s the season of love, hearts and x’s and o’s!   “It makes me happy,” said 18 PLUSS student Emma Sturkie.   It’s also the perfect time to spread the love and happiness with those who have served our country.   That’s why the students of Arlington ISD’s Performance-Based Learning in…

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Kickstart your future at Arlington ISD’s College and Career Expo

February 13, 2024
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Explore your future at College and Career Expo Discover endless opportunities at the Arlington ISD College and Career Expo on March 26, 2024, from 5-8 p.m. at the Arlington ISD Athletics Center. With college reps, local businesses, seminars and prizes, this event is a gateway to a world of possibilities after high school and is…

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