The Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on Feb. 5, 2026, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. Beckham Elementary sixth grader Jaxon McCully started the meeting by leading everyone in the pledges of allegiance. Jaxon did a great job. After Jaxon, the board got to watch a really unique…
The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees has unanimously called for a bond election to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, for voter consideration. The proposal is based on recommendations from the community-led Capital Needs Steering Committee (CNSC) following several months of review of district facilities, programs, and enrollment trends. The Board approved the election…
Arlington ISD students dream big In Arlington ISD, students are inspired to dream BIG. For two decades, Arlington ISD’s What’s Your Big Idea? Entrepreneurship Contest has celebrated imagination, problem-solving, and the belief that great ideas can come from anyone, at any age! The huge What’s Your Big Idea? awards ceremony last night at UTA College Park Center –where more than 600 student finalists from grades three through eight walked across the stage and received medals – looked…
CTE has opportunities for every student February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, so it’s the perfect time to spotlight Arlington ISD’s robust CTE program. But in Arlington ISD, CTE isn’t just a February focus – it’s a year-round priority. “CTE programming is the catalyst through which students gain the knowledge and skills that…
Community invited to celebrate Black history Sam Houston and Arlington High Schools are inviting students, families, and the community to celebrate Black History Month with two powerful events that honor culture, creativity and resilience. Graylon Roberson, an AP World History teacher and the director of Arlington High’s program, understands why these programs are so important…
“Mmmm” is all you heard as students snapped their fingers in approval after biting into a flavor-packed morsel of honey fire chicken stir fry. But the reaction was different with the next taste test. The buffalo chicken cauliflower bites failed to garner the same approval. The Sam Houston High School students tried out a number of dishes at…
