District News
Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees held its first meeting of November last night, and here are a few of the highlights. The evening started with a board workshop focused on two important topics related to communications and marketing. First, the board learned more about customer service training developed by Arlington ISD’s Family and Community Engagement…
The Bistro @ the CTC Who says you have to go to the State Fair to enjoy a smoked turkey leg? Not Arlington ISD culinary students! Students at the Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center (CTC) brought a taste of the fair to The Bistro last week, serving everything from Texas chili cheese fries to…
Arlington ISD students are learning that being a superhero starts with making healthy choices. During Red Ribbon Week last month, district drug and alcohol specialists Angela Lawrence and Kevin McKinney visited schools to share drug prevention education and encourage students to make positive decisions that support their health and future. This year’s national Red Ribbon…
Arlington ISD Online Learning Applications are now being accepted for Arlington ISD virtual high school courses in the spring semester. These courses are perfect for high school juniors and seniors who need more schedule flexibility but still want a vibrant, traditional campus lifestyle. Students can take up to two virtual courses and fit them into…
Everyone should feel special on their birthday. Texas Trust Credit Union celebrated its 90th anniversary by giving back to the community in a meaningful way. During its All Employee Event, approximately 350 employees came together to assemble birthday boxes to help students celebrate their special day. As part of the service project, Texas Trust donated…
Our last two alumni highlights featured athletes: SMU volleyball player Natalia Newsome and Crossfit athlete (and Arlington High coach) Chris Reil. This month, we’re highlighting a professional drummer. Aaron ‘AC’ Capers graduated from Bowie High School in 2005 and has turned his passion for drumming into a successful musical career. A member of the Dallas…
Arlington ISD’s Long-Range Facility Planning Committee met last night to review research and ideas for future facility usage. The committee – made up of parents, employees, and community members – is studying how the district’s schools can best serve students in the years ahead and will develop a proposal for the Arlington ISD Board of…
‘It’s going to be a good year’ A broken foot. Broken fingers. A broken wrist. None of that could sideline these students. Despite the injuries caused by their cows, Ally Chatwell and Hailey Alejo, both Martin High School students, still traveled to Waco recently to show their animals at the Heart O’ Texas Fair and…
The Business of Motorsports High schoolers, start your engines. The Java House Grand Prix and Arlington ISD waved the green flag yesterday for its new partnership designed to inspire high school students and introduce them to careers in motorsports and major events. The partnership kicked off with the The Business of Motorsports panel discussion that…
Celebrate the joy of reading together It’s autumn, so it’s time to fall into reading. Attention all pre-K families, you’re invited to Arlington ISD’s Pre-K Literacy Night for an evening of family fun that will build a love of reading to last a lifetime. Come celebrate the joy of early reading and enjoy a special…