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Bookmarks will be available at libraries Originally published by the City of Arlington. As part of the year-long Arlington150 celebration, the City of Arlington partnered with the Arlington Independent School District to invite sixth-grade students across the district to showcase their creativity and community pride through a special Arlington150 Bookmark Contest. All sixth-grade classes throughout Arlington ISD were invited…
“I’m so excited for all the opportunities our kids will receive thanks to this grant,” said Ashworth Elementary P.E. teacher Kim Adams. Students clapped and cheered as Adams accepted a large $5,000 check after the school was named a Texas Rangers Medical City Healthcare Fitness All-Stars grant recipient. Arlington ISD, the Texas Rangers, and Medical…
Kathy Kaju beamed with pride as four of her former Gifted and Talented students safely crossed Cooper Street at the new pedestrian crosswalk light in front of Webb Elementary. The now retired teacher’s fifth-grade assignment on bridges and structural design has been transformed into a lasting community improvement that will help make walking to school…
Nearly 200 Arlington ISD students walked the stage at Tarrant County College’s 2026 commencement ceremony this past weekend, earning associate degrees weeks before receiving their high school diploma. Students from Arlington Collegiate High School, Arlington College and Career High School, Bowie High School, and Lamar High School walked the stage.
Sam Houston High School was one of 220 schools from 38 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. This year, the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded over $1 million in library grants. Many of the libraries will use the funds to update and…
Hundreds of Arlington families came together this weekend for Arlington ISD’s annual FatherFEST, a district celebration focused on family engagement, community connection and the important role fathers play in students’ lives. The event featured a variety of activities for all ages, including a car show, obstacle courses, lawn games, and delicious food. Students from Thornton…
The “Best Volunteers in the West” event recognized individuals who contributed more than 500 hours of service this school year, along with Campus STAR Volunteers selected for exceptional commitment to the district. The celebration opened with a line-dancing activity led by members of Arlington High School’s Colt Kickers Dance Team, followed by a recognition video spotlighting volunteers from each campus.
Arlington ISD celebrated a major milestone this week as students in the automotive technology program at the Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center (CTC) were awarded scholarships through the Ford Cowboys Tech Scholarship program. The event marked the third and final year of a unique collaboration between Ford Motor Company, the Dallas Cowboys, and Arlington ISD.
When Arlington ISD’s FFA hosted its first-ever multi-contest Career Development Event this spring, it brought together not only students across the district, but generations of Arlington ISD alumni. What began as a simple idea last spring turned into a major regional event thanks to partnerships with Cowtown Coliseum and Fort Worth Nature Center, led by Arlington High School FFA alumni.
Oxygen For Educators Cover with Telisa Brown. Telisa Brown, Arlington ISD’s director of guidance and counseling, shared that thought as she discussed the importance of kindness, community and culture following her selection as the cover feature for Oxygen for Educators magazine.