Student News
‘It’s going to be a good year’ A broken foot. Broken fingers. A broken wrist. None of that could sideline these students. Despite the injuries caused by their cows, Ally Chatwell and Hailey Alejo, both Martin High School students, still traveled to Waco recently to show their animals at the Heart O’ Texas Fair and…
The Business of Motorsports High schoolers, start your engines. The Java House Grand Prix and Arlington ISD waved the green flag yesterday for its new partnership designed to inspire high school students and introduce them to careers in motorsports and major events. The partnership kicked off with the The Business of Motorsports panel discussion that…
What’s Your Big Idea? Arlington ISD students have lots of great ideas – the kinds of ideas that could change the world. That’s why Arlington ISD is partnering again with the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce for the annual “What’s Your Big Idea?” Entrepreneurship Contest. The contest is designed to inspire students from third through…
When Kaleb Phifer first approached the Bowie High School football program about joining the team, coaches treated him like any other freshman looking for a chance to play. The difference was that Phifer is deaf. Today, the senior safety has become much more than a member of the Volunteers football team. According to Head Football…
Quest connects classroom and community For 17 Arlington ISD students, summer meant more than a break from school. It was an opportunity to live on a college campus, learn from university professors, and explore what it means to build a strong community. Students from Seguin and Sam Houston high schools participated in the Quest for…
Sept. 18 is AVID Day Today is national AVID Day, so it’s the perfect time to highlight the impact AVID makes for students in Arlington ISD. One great example is Elizabeth Hyden, who graduated from Bowie High School back in June. She recently started her freshman year at Tarleton State University with scholarships and college…
A new chapter is beginning for Crow Leadership Academy students! Students had the opportunity to expand their personal libraries thanks to a partnership with Texas Health and Scholastic. Every student took home two free Scholastic books of their choice, promoting reading both inside and outside of the classroom. “When students have access to a variety…
Venture High School student Jayden Mata is starting the school year with a national honor! Mata was selected as a national finalist in the prestigious Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes “ArtEffect” competition. This competition challenges students across the country to research heroes who changed the course of history and bring their stories to life…
ATTENTION RISING NINTH GRADERS! Launch your future with Arlington ISD’s new virtual early college high school. This new fully-virtual early college pathway through Arlington College and Career High School is for incoming freshmen who want a virtual high school experience with early college opportunities. It’s ideal for motivated incoming ninth graders who want to jumpstart…
The future is quantum! Arlington ISD high school students spent part of their summer at Martin High School tackling concepts that are shaping the future of science and technology! The Quantum for All Camp is a STEM Experts’ initiative and partnership with Arlington ISD and the University of Texas at Arlington. The camp gives students…