Wafa Ihweil choked back tears. The Arlington ISD Education Foundation’s Prize Patrol had just surprised the first-year Sam Houston High School teacher with one of 57 grants totaling $245,755 for Arlington ISD educators. “Our school has a high population of bilingual students,” Ihweil said. “I noticed that there is not a high population of bilingual books for them to access. I’m all about access…
Five Martin HS students earn All-State Six Arlington ISD students are hitting all the right notes – and earning one of the highest honors in Texas music education. Students from Arlington and Martin high schools have been named 2026 All-State Musicians by the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), placing them among the top 3% of high school musicians in the state….
“Good, better, best, Never let it rest. Until the good gets better, and the better gets best. Never let it rest. Until the good gets better, and the better gets best. Never let it rest. We are Peach!” For a decade, this has been the foundation of Peach Elementary, a campus where the culture is…
Arlington ISD students went above and BEE-yond at the district’s spelling bees last week – and now the winners are heading to regionals. This spelling season included three district bees – Area 7, Area 8, and the Spanish Spelling Bee – and students showed that a strong vocabulary, steady nerves, and a little confidence can take…
Arlington ISD has been recognized with the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International’s Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for the 2025–2026 fiscal year, a national honor that highlights the district’s commitment to clear, transparent, and high-quality budget presentation. The Meritorious Budget Award recognizes school districts that demonstrate excellence in budget development and communication. The program sets a…
“No losers at the playground – only popular kids!” Those words instantly captured the attention of Stephanie Bowsher’s Principles of Human Services class at Seguin High School as one student read her original children’s book aloud. Each year, Bowsher challenges her students to write and illustrate a children’s book. This year, she raised the bar…
