Preston Nguyen is now a two-time world champion. The Martin High School grad won the 2025 World Chef Championship at the World Food Championships last month, repeating his first victory in 2021. “It’s incredibly humbling,” Nguyen said. “Winning again just reminds me that hard work, creativity, and the people who believed in me really do…
Integrity was at the heart of the day when Arlington ISD students visited the National Medal of Honor Museum last week. The museum, which honors the courageous men and women awarded the Medal of Honor, provides a powerful reminder of the values – courage, selflessness, and integrity – that define true leadership. As part of…
The holiday season is officially here. You can tell by the cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and busy school calendars. It was busy at the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees meeting last night as well, and here are a few of the highlights. West Elementary sixth grader Nya Tucker started the meeting by leading everyone in…
Arlington ISD officially launched its Capital Needs Steering Committee (CNSC) on Wednesday, Nov. 5, with the first of six scheduled meetings at the district’s Professional Development Center. Nearly 40 community members, including parents, staff, business owners, civic leaders, and others have committed their time to help evaluate and plan for the district’s future facility and…
Halloween at Hill Elementary was anything but ordinary this year. Instead of spooky stories and candy, fourth graders spent the morning bringing science to life during the school’s sixth annual Frankenstein Day – a hands-on STEM adventure where every student became a scientist for the day. Dressed in lab coats, goggles, and festive scientist costumes,…
Q&A with Principal Juan Villarreal It’s the last day of National Principals Month, and we still want to highlight another one of our outstanding principals. Today, it’s Juan Villarreal, principal of Sam Houston High School. Juan Villarreal was an assistant principal at Martin High School, the principal at Turning Point High School, and the principal…
