District News
Get your college experience started on the right foot with Arlington ISD College Night! Arlington ISD College Night is Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Maverick Activities Center on the campus of UT Arlington. Colleges and universities from across the country, along with colleges within UTA and military representatives, will be on…
Calling all 7th-10th grade students and parents! Are you ready to start shaping your future? Come to the Arlington ISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) Showcase on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The CTE Showcase is your chance to discover the incredible opportunities waiting for you. From junior high and high school CTE courses…
A new chapter is beginning for Crow Leadership Academy students! Students had the opportunity to expand their personal libraries thanks to a partnership with Texas Health and Scholastic. Every student took home two free Scholastic books of their choice, promoting reading both inside and outside of the classroom. “When students have access to a variety…
Martin High School graduate Natalia Newsome is making a name for herself in the world of college athletics after a viral highlight showcased one of the most impressive vertical leaps in volleyball. The Southern Methodist University middle blocker captured national attention when her 40-inch vertical jump during an SMU match spread across social media. But…
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…