District News
Arlington’s 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. “Advancing the Dream” Celebration kicks off Friday, and Arlington ISD students are a big part of the festivities. The Celebration features four days of events, Jan. 16-19, honoring Dr. King’s legacy. Arlington ISD students will participate in multiple events, including the MLK Step Showcase on Saturday and the Youth…
Arlington ISD’s Capital Needs Steering Committee (CNSC) convened for its sixth and final meeting this week, marking the culmination of months of research, collaboration, and community-driven analysis to shape capital investment recommendations for the district’s future bond consideration. Throughout the process, committee members reviewed extensive districtwide data, including facility conditions, instructional and programmatic needs, safety…
Q&A with trustee Melody Fowler January is School Board Recognition Month, and our trustees are more than worthy of the honor. Our board members volunteer their time and expertise to guide the direction of Arlington ISD, investing in our entire community’s future. Today, we’re catching up with trustee Melody Fowler. An educator herself, Fowler was first…
College Board recently announced that Martin High School has been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening participation. Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going…
Trustee Talk is Wednesday, Jan. 14 The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees’ first Trustee Talk is tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 6 p.m. in the Berry Elementary library (1800 Joyce Street Arlington, TX 76010). The format for tomorrow’s meeting will include “Listening Circles,” in which all attendees will get to share their experience and insight.…
Read Q&A with board vice president Sarah McMurrough January is School Board Recognition Month, and our trustees are more than worthy of the honor. Our board members volunteer their time and expertise to guide the direction of Arlington ISD, investing in our entire community’s future. Today, we’re catching up with board vice president Sarah McMurrough. The…
Happy New Year, and welcome to the first Board Brief of 2026. Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees had its first board meeting of the year, and here are some of the highlights. Bebensee Elementary fifth grader Marcelo Ramirez started the meeting by leading everyone in the pledges of allegiance. He did a great job! Thanks,…
At the Arlington ISD Board meeting last night, trustees discussed a plan to potentially close Blanton Elementary at the end of this school year and repurpose a portion of the building in the future. No decision was made by trustees during Thursday’s meeting. This discussion was guided by our District Values and Beliefs, specifically our…
Apply by Jan. 12 for Wimbish It looks like a normal school. But don’t just look. Listen. “Bonjour!” “Ola! “Nǐ hǎo!” Arlington ISD’s Wimbish World Language Academy truly lives up to its name. And it’s anything but normal. It feels – and sounds – like the whole world is inside. And more often than not, it also…
Pre-K 3 enrollment is open now It’s not too late for your 3-year-old to start pre-K this school year! In fact, January is the perfect time to get started. Mid-year enrollment gives little learners valuable classroom experience and helps build confidence, social skills, and readiness for school next year. Children who turned three on or…