District News
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.
The Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on May 7, 2026, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. Ditto Elementary sixth grader Timothy Lusk started the meeting by leading everyone in the pledges of allegiance. Timothy did a great job. After the pledge, everyone in attendance enjoyed an outstanding performance…
Students at Beckham Elementary are taking flight. They journeyed recently into the world of aviation with a hands-on, in-house field trip that introduced pre-K through third grade students to STEM concepts and aerospace careers — one of the largest employment sectors in North Texas. The experience was made possible after the campus applied for and…
The Martin High School archery team captured the 2026 Western National Championship last month at the NASP Western National Bullseye Tournament in Sandy, Utah – again. The victory marks the team’s third consecutive national title, continuing Arlington ISD’s dominant run in the sport. Led by head coach Alex Villanueva, twenty-four Martin archers competed in the…
The AWARE Foundation honored some of Arlington ISD’s top educators at its annual Awards of Excellence banquet on Monday, celebrating teachers who go above and beyond to impact students across the district. This year’s event recognized 82 nominees from campuses across Arlington ISD, including a record 20 high school nominees. Teachers were honored in five…
The event celebrated seniors from six high schools who have committed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level next year. These students earned more than $8.9 million in scholarships from 58 colleges and universities.