District News
September is 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 a…
Arlington ISD’s new district-wide Screen Time Survey is a fantastic opportunity for parents and teachers to come together and help Arlington ISD shape the future of technology and digital wellness programs in the district. By sharing your thoughts, you’ll play a key role in helping Arlington ISD create a shared understanding of screen time that…
The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees gathered for its second monthly meeting last night, Aug. 27, 2026, and here are some of the highlights. They began the evening with a board workshop on academic growth, where they took a comprehensive look at the academic trends in the district. They reviewed data from last year for…
New South Davis Elementary funded by 2026 Bond The second grader at South Davis Elementary didn’t hesitate when asked what he wants at his future school. “A waterslide,” he said. Last night, the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees approved the schematic design for a new South Davis Elementary School, funded by the 2026 Bond. The…
Arlington ISD is pleased to announce that Andrew Babcock has been named the executive director of fine arts. He had been the interim director since March, and previously served as director of the Center for Visual and Performing Arts, where he led programming and student experiences since August 2024. Babcock brings extensive experience at the…
Venture High School student Jayden Mata is starting the school year with a national honor! Mata was selected as a national finalist in the prestigious Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes “ArtEffect” competition. This competition challenges students across the country to research heroes who changed the course of history and bring their stories to life…
Bond & Beyond: A Reading Space Race Ready for blastoff? The Bond & Beyond: A Reading Space Race is ready to launch on Sept. 14! The Reading Space Race – sponsored by the Arlington ISD Education Foundation and Arlington ISD’s Family and Community Engagement Department – is officially coming to every elementary school and is…
Arlington ISD is pleased to announce Dr. Ed Henderson II as the new principal at Bebensee Elementary School. Henderson brings 23 years of experience as a teacher, principal, and administrator, improving student outcomes through strong instructional leadership, principal coaching, and school improvement. Henderson is returning to the Metroplex after several years in Houston ISD, where…
Arlington ISD is inviting parents, guardians, employees, business leaders, and community members to apply for a district committee. Share your ideas, perspectives, and expertise on topics that matter to our schools and students. Committees include bond oversight, community ambassadors, educational improvement, instructional calendar, long-range facilities, school health, school libraries, and technology. Apply here. Learn more…
Seagers provide $500 for each student The young teenager was looking for shoes at Academy when someone walked up to him. “Can I help you with anything?” the guy said to the teen. But it wasn’t an Academy employee. It was two-time World Series MVP and Texas Ranger Corey Seager. Seager and his wife Madisyn…