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Watch Board Brief from trustees meeting on Aug. 3 First meeting of the 2023-2024 school year

August 4, 2023

Board hears update on TEA accountability changes Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on Aug. 3, 2023 – the first meeting of the 2023-2024 school year – is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. This is an exciting and busy time of year. With the first day of school –…

Arlington ISD built innovative pre-K curriculum in-house Curriculum incorporates play, STEM and instructional resources

August 3, 2023

New curriculum launched last year Arlington ISD’s pre-K program didn’t have to start over. The district already had a great pre-K curriculum. But the district’s early childhood learning department doesn’t settle for best. A pioneer in education for the littlest learners, Arlington ISD’s pre-K team is always searching for the most effective ways to teach…

Model teachers help new teachers get ready for school year New Teacher Week prepares teachers for their new career

August 2, 2023

35+ teachers model their classrooms Arlington ISD’s hallways were turned into runways for current and new teachers at this year’s New Teacher Week.  New Teacher Week is a special time dedicated to the specific needs of new teachers to prepare them for a successful start to their first year of teaching.   For the first time,…

Starting pay in the Arlington ISD soars Pay for subs, new bus drivers and new food service leads tops competition

August 2, 2023

It pays to work in Arlington ISD A nearly 20% hike in pay in just one year? Where does that happen? It just happened in the Arlington ISD for new bus drivers and food service leads. And starting substitute teacher pay just got bumped up, too. “It pays to work in the Arlington ISD” isn’t…

Arlington ISD going cashless for all sporting event tickets this year All tickets for games must be purchased online

August 1, 2023

Cashless tickets available on Sunday prior to game The Arlington ISD is going cashless for all sporting events this year. All tickets for games must be purchased through GoFan.co. “Going cashless is a safe decision,” Arlington ISD athletic director Eric White said. “It’s safer as far as game management with tickets. It protects everyone involved…

New one-way dual language program develops bilingualism and biliteracy Program for Spanish-speakers is starting this year for pre-K, kinder and first grade

July 31, 2023

One-way dual language program launches this school year Arlington ISD’s new one-way dual language program has a name that might sound confusing to most parents. But here’s the most important thing to know about it. If you’re the parent of a Spanish-speaking or bilingual student going into pre-K, kindergarten or first grade, this is the…