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ARLINGTON ISD ONLINE LEARNING IS HERE! Launch your future with Arlington ISD’s new virtual early college high school. This new fully-virtual early college pathway through Arlington College and Career High School is for incoming freshmen who want a virtual high school experience with early college opportunities. It’s ideal for motivated incoming ninth graders who want…
Board adopts 2026-2027 budget School is out, but there’s still a lot of school business to take care of. Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on June 16, 2026, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. The board held a public hearing at the meeting for the proposed school district…
More than 1,100 students kicked off their summer vacation building robots, writing code, and discovering new passions at Arlington ISD’s Camp Innovation. The district’s free, week-long technology camp is designed to inspire curiosity and confidence in learners from fourth through ninth grade. Now in its ninth year, the camp continues to grow in popularity with…
Human trafficking is real in DFW The World Cup has arrived in Arlington. While it’s bringing lots of excitement, it may also bring an increased risk for human trafficking. Arlington ISD is committed to the safety and well-being of every student, and that includes helping families stay informed about serious issues like human trafficking. The…
Ceremony honors students and teachers Extra work? That didn’t sound too good to Julio Favela at the beginning of the school year. The sixth grader at Goodman Elementary was about to start the Read 180 program at school. “I didn’t want to do it – because I just didn’t want to do extra work,” Julio…
Standing on a professional stage in front of a large crowd is a moment many young performers only dream about. But for three Arlington ISD students, that dream has already come true. Thanks to the Levitt Pavilion’s Youth Spotlight program, students Mason Engler of Martin High School, Ava Plumlee of Wood Elementary and Natalia Vega…
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION SUPPORT The first day of school may seem like a long way off, but Aug. 12 will be here before you know it. So, now is the time to get your student registered, and we want to help you get it done. Throughout the summer, we’re offering in-person registration support at multiple locations…
Arlington ISD to pilot TIA at 24 schools Arlington ISD has officially been approved to become a Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) district. The state-funded program will give Arlington ISD teachers the opportunity to earn a higher income while remaining in the classroom, making a difference in the lives of students. “We’re excited about this because…
Graduation this week was inspiring and exciting – and a reminder why we have our board meetings. The first Arlington ISD Board of Trustees meeting of the summer was June 4, 2026, and here are a few of the highlights. Jaime Esquivel, kicked off the meeting by leading everyone in the pledges of allegiance. Jaime…
The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a compensation plan for the 2026-2027 school year that adds new healthcare benefits for employees. Arlington ISD is already a leader in the Metroplex for competitive teacher and staff pay, and the new healthcare benefits make the district’s compensation plan stronger. The newly adopted plan for…