District News
Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees held its second meeting of October last night, and here are several of the highlights. The trustees started the evening with a board workshop focused on the “Opportunity to Learn Index,” which includes factors that can affect a student’s ability to learn and succeed. The board looked at how the…
The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington today announced a new partnership with the Arlington ISD designed to introduce students to the diverse career opportunities in major sporting events, while creating meaningful educational experiences that connect the classroom to the real world. Through a series of career exploration and behind-the-scenes learning opportunities, students will…
NEW DAY food drive through Nov. 13 You can help make sure Arlington ISD students are always ready for school on Mondays. Donate food items now through Nov. 13 to help NEW DAY Arlington provide weekend meal bags for students all year long. Donations are being accepted now through Nov. 13 at the Arlington ISD…
Signature Programs applications open Oct. 21 What’s there to explore at Explore Arlington ISD next week? That’s not an easy question – because there will be a lot. Arlington ISD offers unique learning opportunities to match every student’s interests, passions, and goals. Whether you’re a parent or a student, the Explore Arlington ISD event is…
Elizabeth Huebner It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, and we’re celebrating by spotlighting several Arlington ISD staff members about their Hispanic heritage. Today, we’re highlighting Elizabeth Huebner, the principal at Kooken Educational Center, the district’s only all-pre-K school. Huebner is in her 30th year with Arlington ISD. She’s been a teacher, instructional coach, academic dean, associate principal, and…
From Leading Off to Mayor of the Day Congratulations to Arlington Collegiate High School’s Liliana Lozano! Last week, the ninth grader was Arlington’s mayor for a day. Lozano earned the opportunity to participate in the City of Arlington’s Mayor of the Day program after demonstrating outstanding leadership last year through the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation’s…
Q&A with Principal Bholan October is National Principals Month, so it’s a great time to shine the spotlight on a few of Arlington ISD’s outstanding principals. Today we’re highlighting Dr. Ben Bholan. Bholan has been the principal of Arlington College and Career High School since it opened in 2019. Before that, he was the first…
“True exposure.” That’s how Alicia Devaull, the Bowie High School P-TECH administrator, described the impact of a $50,000 grant from the HCA Healthcare Foundation. “True exposure on different levels to see health science,” Devaull said. “The goal is to get our kids as many hands on or observation opportunities as they can to better prepare…
Quest connects classroom and community For 17 Arlington ISD students, summer meant more than a break from school. It was an opportunity to live on a college campus, learn from university professors, and explore what it means to build a strong community. Students from Seguin and Sam Houston high schools participated in the Quest for…
Arlington ISD CTC hosts first regional BBQ contest Early morning alarms, rain, and a long day of competition last Saturday culminated in history. Seguin High School’s barbecue team, the Bar-B-Cougs, executed a culinary masterpiece that earned the school it’s best-ever finishes and a trip to the state finals. The team opened the High School BBQ…