District News
Students dress up as historical and cultural figures Anderson Elementary was buzzing with excitement yesterday as students transformed into some of the world’s most influential figures for second grade’s Living Wax Museum. Families and staff walked through hallways lined with “icons” such as Albert Einstein, Cristiano Ronaldo, Selena Quintanilla, Neil Armstrong, and Princess Diana. The…
23 students sell animals in Sale of Champions Saturday was a really good day for Arlington ISD’s agriculture program at the Tarrant County Jr. Livestock Show. And it was extra good for Martin High School senior Max Maurer. First, Maurer’s steer was named the Champion American Steer. Then, the United States Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke…
Students invested a virtual $100,000 At Morton Elementary, sixth graders weren’t just learning about money this fall – they were making it grow! By the end of the semester, their smart decisions paid off. Morton Elementary sixth grade gifted and talented students earned first place at the middle school level in the Fall 2025 Stock Market Game, a statewide competition that introduces students…
February is CTE Month Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog who predicts how much winter is left, wasn’t the only one casting a shadow earlier this month on Groudhog Day. Eight Arlington ISD high school students spent the day following the shadows of hotel professionals. They were participating in Groundhog Job Shadow Day, a statewide initiative sponsored…
Arlington ISD is celebrating a major academic achievement as 11 elementary schools and four junior high schools (in addition to four Arlington ISD high schools) have been named to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Elementary and Middle Schools Lists, placing them among the top 40% of public schools in Texas. The annual rankings evaluate schools based primarily on student performance…
Your future starts here. Arlington ISD is opening the door to what comes next with one of its biggest annual events – the Arlington ISD College & Career Expo – returning Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Register here. From 5:30 to 8 p.m., families will fill the Arlington ISD Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center to explore the many paths available after…
Abigail Moore is interning with Caterpillar Abigail Moore, second in her senior class at Arlington High School, isn’t just an aspiring engineer and soon-to-be professional women’s baseball player. She’s also an intern with the world’s leading manufacturer of construction equipment, Caterpillar Inc. Moore’s path to a professional internship began with specialized coursework at Arlington ISD’s Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center (CTC). Reflecting on the impact of the program, Moore noted that the CTC provided her with a tailored…
The Arlington ISD communications and marketing team earned top statewide recognition this week at the annual Texas School Public Relations Association conference, bringing home 12 Gold Star Awards and three Best in Category honors – the highest distinction awarded in each division. The Gold Star Awards recognize excellence in school communications across Texas. Arlington ISD’s winning entries spanned multiple categories,…
The Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on Feb. 19, 2026, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. Bryant Elementary sixth grader Johnathane Gaffney started the meeting by leading everyone in the pledges of allegiance. Johnathane did a great job! Then the trustees gave out Board Honors. First, they congratulated…
Calling All Arlington ISD fourth-9th graders Looking for a fun, FREE way to spend the summer? Join us at Arlington ISD’s Camp Innovation, a week-long camp in June where students dive into coding, robotics, and all things tech! Camp Innovation exposes students to a variety of innovative technologies and learning experiences, designed to: Build foundational…