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Arlington ISD’s Mission Joy Toy Drive 2026 is officially underway

November 13, 2026
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This holiday season, Arlington ISD and its incredible community partners are on a mission again to bring smiles and joy to local children with our second-annual Mission Joy Toy Drive. The drive benefits the Mission Arlington(opens in new tab) Christmas Store, a program that helps families in need create magical holiday memories. Arlington ISD is proud to…

Event for parents of bilingual and ESL students is Nov. 17

November 13, 2026
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MANY CULTURES, MANY LANGUAGES, ONE COMMUNITY Join the Arlington ISD World Languages team for a FREE, fun, engaging, and informative event celebrating the cultural and linguistic diversity that enriches our school community. This is a great opportunity to discover how we can contribute to the success of Arlington ISD’s bilingual and ESL students through working together.…

Arlington ISD theatre program earns highest distinction from TxETA

November 11, 2026
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Arlington ISD’s theatre program has earned top honors in Texas. The Texas Educational Theatre Association (TxETA) has awarded Arlington ISD its highest distinction, Exemplary, through its District of Distinction Award program. This marks the first time Arlington ISD has received this honor, recognizing the strength and success of theatre education throughout the district. The recognition…

Lamar HS senior takes his double bass to the world stage

November 10, 2026
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At first, it was simply a dream. Then, one acceptance email changed the tune of Issac Jorgensen’s future. This past summer, the Lamar High School senior was selected for the highly competitive Juilliard School Summer Music Program in New York City. One of just over 100 high school musicians selected from 25 countries, Jorgensen spent…

More time to make your mark: Signature Program applications now open through Jan. 15

November 9, 2026
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Families now have more time to find the right fit. Arlington ISD has extended the application window for its 2027-28 Signature Programs to Friday, Jan. 15, 2027. From Pre-K through high school, Signature Programs give students the chance to go deeper into what drives them. Students can learn in two languages at a dual language…

Paws and Portraits: Junior high artists help pets get adopted

November 9, 2026
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  A cat waiting for a home. A student with a sketchbook. One art project that’s making a difference beyond the classroom. Students in Rebecca Van Horn Brown’s art classes at Nichols Junior High are using their creativity to help adoptable pets find forever homes. Through partnerships with The Cozy Catfe and the Arlington Animal…

Watch Board Brief from school board meeting on Nov. 5, 2026

November 6, 2026
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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…

Arlington ISD culinary students serve up State Fair favorites at The Bistro

November 6, 2026
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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…

Students learn to protect their superpowers during Red Ribbon Week

November 6, 2026
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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…

Apply now for virtual high school courses in the spring semester

November 6, 2026
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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…