Arlington ISD’s annual College Fair is back at the Maverick Activities Center (MAC) at the University of Texas at Arlington on Sept. 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. The event brings together colleges, universities, military branches, and vocational/technical schools, offering students and families a chance to engage directly with representatives from institutions from across the…
When Arlington ISD employees get behind the wheel, safety isn’t just a policy – it’s the culture. That culture was recognized last week on a big stage when the National Safety Council, in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation, honored Arlington ISD with the 2025 Our Driving Concern Texas Employer Traffic Safety Award at…
Applications are now being accepted for the Arlington ISD School Library Advisory Council until Sept. 7. Parents and district employees are welcome to apply. The Arlington ISD School Library Advisory Council’s primary role is to provide the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees with recommendations on the selection of new school library materials and on decisions related…
The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees held its second meeting of the new school year on Aug. 21, 2025, and here are a few of the highlights. Sherrod Elementary sixth grader Justin Jackson started the meeting by leading everyone in the pledges of allegiance. Justin did a great job. Then the board honored the first-ever…
Arlington ISD is seeing results and they’re strong. According to the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) latest accountability ratings, the district has nearly doubled the number of A-rated campuses, slashed the number of F-rated campuses from 14 to 9, and improved districtwide performance. Key wins include: A district score increase from 74 to 76 48 campuses…
New gyms funded by the 2019 Bond Brand new gyms at Key and Pope elementary schools aren’t just beautiful, according to Pope principal Yolanda Railey. “Our theme this year is ‘Level Up,’ and our new gym is more than just a beautiful space – it’s a place where our students can ‘Level Up’ in fitness,…
