District News
‘It’s going to be a good year’ A broken foot. Broken fingers. A broken wrist. None of that could sideline these students. Despite the injuries caused by their cows, Ally Chatwell and Hailey Alejo, both Martin High School students, still traveled to Waco recently to show their animals at the Heart O’ Texas Fair and…
The Business of Motorsports High schoolers, start your engines. The Java House Grand Prix and Arlington ISD waved the green flag yesterday for its new partnership designed to inspire high school students and introduce them to careers in motorsports and major events. The partnership kicked off with the The Business of Motorsports panel discussion that…
Celebrate the joy of reading together It’s autumn, so it’s time to fall into reading. Attention all pre-K families, you’re invited to Arlington ISD’s Pre-K Literacy Night for an evening of family fun that will build a love of reading to last a lifetime. Come celebrate the joy of early reading and enjoy a special…
What’s Your Big Idea? Arlington ISD students have lots of great ideas – the kinds of ideas that could change the world. That’s why Arlington ISD is partnering again with the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce for the annual “What’s Your Big Idea?” Entrepreneurship Contest. The contest is designed to inspire students from third through…
When Kaleb Phifer first approached the Bowie High School football program about joining the team, coaches treated him like any other freshman looking for a chance to play. The difference was that Phifer is deaf. Today, the senior safety has become much more than a member of the Volunteers football team. According to Head Football…
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month Students with dyslexia thrive in Arlington ISD. That’s the goal behind the district’s commitment to providing students with the instruction, resources, and support they need to succeed. “In Arlington ISD, supporting students with dyslexia is not simply an area of interest – it is a commitment,” said Arlington ISD dyslexia…
Q&A with Principal Zahn 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 Jerod Zahn. Zahn is in his first year as the principal of Rodriguez Junior High, but he’s not a new principal. Zahn has worked in Arlington…
Seven students practiced mobility skills, explored their community, and discovered new experiences during an annual celebration of independence and accessibility. For seven Arlington ISD students, White Cane Safety Day was about more than taking a walk. It was about discovering new experiences, building confidence, and seeing their skills in action. Observed annually on Oct. 15,…
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…