District News
Application open until Aug. 21 Applications are now being accepted through Aug. 21 for parents, guardians, Arlington ISD employees, and community members interested in serving on the Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC). The SHAC is a committee appointed by the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees to advise the board on topics related to health education…
This was the last summer. The last time an Arlington ISD bus picked up Blanton students at the school to take them to Tarrant County College’s College for Kids summer program. For 15 years, First Christian Church has paid for Blanton students to go to the camp each summer. Nearly 750 Blanton kids have gone,…
ATTENTION RISING NINTH GRADERS! 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 to jumpstart…
All is quiet on the pool deck as swimmers, parents, and spectators hold their breath in anticipation. “On your mark, get set …” Buzz. Dozens of young swimmers dive into the water, racing toward the opposite wall in the opening relay of the Arlington Aquatic Club summer practice meet. After weeks of training at the…
Teachers at Arlington ISD’s Beckham Elementary are making big goals for their students and developing innovative strategies to meet them. Teachers use the strategies to help their students move beyond surface-level learning and develop a deeper understanding of academic content. Last year, Beckham administrators led the charge in developing aligned rubrics tied to their campus…
The future is quantum! Arlington ISD high school students spent part of their summer at Martin High School tackling concepts that are shaping the future of science and technology! The Quantum for All Camp is a STEM Experts’ initiative and partnership with Arlington ISD and the University of Texas at Arlington. The camp gives students…
More than three decades after they were buried, eight time capsules from Carter Junior High School resurfaced, bringing memories, reflection, and a little piece of 1993 back to life. The discovery began when former Carter student Patrick Carson alerted Arlington ISD officials to the capsules’ existence after learning about the school’s impending demolition. The old…
Arlington ISD is pleased to announce LaToya Turner as the new principal at Burgin Elementary School. Turner is not new to Burgin. She has served as the assistant principal at Burgin since 2020, where she has built strong relationships with students, families, and staff while leading data-driven systems to support best practices and align campus…
AOL offers two programs Arlington ISD Online Learning has arrived, and it might be the perfect option for your student. AOL offers FREE flexible, high-quality virtual learning options, with two pathways for high school students: 1) Flexible virtual courses for juniors and seniors 2) Virtual Early College High School…
Arlington ISD’s Back to School Kickoff on Aug 1 at AT&T Stadium is less than four weeks away. So, now is the time to sign up! Why sign up? Your student can get a FREE new backpack plus: Free age-appropriate school supplies Dental and health screenings Haircuts provided by students from the Career + Technical Center…