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Students from Joey Rodriguez Junior High got a hands-on taste of the future Wednesday afternoon as they stepped aboard the Texas Mobile STEM Lab, a traveling classroom packed with tools, technology, and opportunities to explore science, engineering, and math in action. The visit was part of a statewide ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday that marked the…
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Dallas Cowboys defensive back Adedayo Odeleye lunged for the flag, but Ella Ezell, a fourth grader at Remysne Elementary, stayed light on her toes and just out of reach. Ella was the only student left in the flag football drill and managed to hold out until the whistle. “At the end, I was just like…
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Arlington ISD promotes Attendance Awareness Month September isn’t just the start of a new school year – it’s the time when habits are built and expectations are set. And one of the most important habits students can establish is showing up every day. Research is clear: strong attendance in the first month of school is…
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The Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 4, 2025, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. Adams Elementary fifth grader Sahani Moran kicked off the meeting by leading everyone in the pledges of allegiance. Sahani did a great job! Then the The Martin High School Quartet, led by director…
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This summer, Arlington ISD’s own Megan Brundrett made her mark in the world of floral design. She officially earned the Certified Floral Designer (CFD) and American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) designations, two of the most prestigious honors in the floral industry. Earning this certification was no small feat. The Professional Floral Design Evaluation is…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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