District News
The Dallas Wings of Innovation STEM Camp returned for Arlington ISD students this summer. The two-day camp – led by STEM It Up Sports in partnership with the Dallas Wings – focuses on expanding opportunities for girls in science, technology, engineering, and math. Students learn about STEM concepts through a mix of athletic training, coding…
Culinary Students and Local Chefs Team Up for School Menus Stuffed pork peppers, chicken teriyaki hoagie, and Korean fried chicken. Does that sound like a school cafeteria lunch to you? It is in Arlington ISD. And not only is it on the menu – it was created by Arlington ISD culinary students. In fact, Arlington…
Arlington ISD announced today that Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Steven Wurtz will be relocating from the DFW-area and transitioning from the district after 26 years of exceptional service in public education. Throughout his tenure in Arlington ISD, Wurtz has progressively served in a variety of leadership roles, including Interim Superintendent following the retirement of Dr.…
Summer break may have just kicked off, but we’re gearing up for another great school year in Arlington ISD! The district has released the 2026 – 2027 school supply lists to help families get a head start. The lists are organized by school and grade level, so you can check off each item with…
Sign up now to volunteer There’s now just six weeks until the 12th-annual Arlington ISD Back to School Kickoff event at AT&T Stadium, and we need your help. The event, Saturday, Aug. 1, is a chance for 10,000 Arlington ISD students to get free backpacks filled with school supplies for the upcoming school year. So,…
ARLINGTON ISD ONLINE LEARNING IS HERE! Launch your future with Arlington ISD’s new virtual early college high school. This new fully-virtual early college pathway through Arlington College and Career High School is for incoming freshmen who want a virtual high school experience with early college opportunities. It’s ideal for motivated incoming ninth graders who want…
Board adopts 2026-2027 budget School is out, but there’s still a lot of school business to take care of. Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on June 16, 2026, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. The board held a public hearing at the meeting for the proposed school district…
More than 1,100 students kicked off their summer vacation building robots, writing code, and discovering new passions at Arlington ISD’s Camp Innovation. The district’s free, week-long technology camp is designed to inspire curiosity and confidence in learners from fourth through ninth grade. Now in its ninth year, the camp continues to grow in popularity with…
Human trafficking is real in DFW The World Cup has arrived in Arlington. While it’s bringing lots of excitement, it may also bring an increased risk for human trafficking. Arlington ISD is committed to the safety and well-being of every student, and that includes helping families stay informed about serious issues like human trafficking. The…
Ceremony honors students and teachers Extra work? That didn’t sound too good to Julio Favela at the beginning of the school year. The sixth grader at Goodman Elementary was about to start the Read 180 program at school. “I didn’t want to do it – because I just didn’t want to do extra work,” Julio…