District News
Arlington, Texas — May 19, 2025 – Arlington Independent School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Bret Champion as its new Chief Schools Officer. A proud Texas native, Dr. Champion brings more than 34 years of experience in public education, including 23 years in district leadership roles. Dr. Champion most recently served…
Free meals all summer This summer, Arlington ISD will connect children 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old with healthy, no-cost summer meals. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition program administered in the Lone Star State by the Texas Department of Agriculture…
Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on May 15, 2025, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. Grayson West, a sixth grader from Farrell Elementary, started the meeting by leading the board in the pledges of allegiance, and he did a great job. Thanks, Grayson! One of the first items…
Graduation is almost here! Be sure to visit Arlington ISD’s graduation webpage, aisd.net/graduation, for schedules, FAQs and links to the live graduation broadcasts. All six traditional high schools will once again have their ceremonies at Globe Life Field on June 2-3, and Arlington Collegiate High School, Arlington College and Career High School and Venture High School…
Make your voice heard! Arlington ISD is developing its next strategic plan, and we need your input. Please answer one question: “What are your hopes and dreams for students in Arlington ISD?” Click here or follow the QR code to give your answer. Thank you!
The article below is the seventh in a series designed to give readers insight into the school finance system in Texas. School finance is complicated. But it matters because it affects everything: student learning, teacher pay, school facilities, security, school buses, computers, career and technical opportunities, internet access, sports, fine arts and on and on…
Take 25 minutes to talk about summer safety Are students ready for summer vacation? Arlington ISD superintendent Dr. Matt Smith asked that question at Speer Elementary earlier this month. “Everybody loves summertime, right?” he asked Speer’s fourth, fifth and sixth graders in their cafetorium. The response was as expected: loudly in the affirmative. But Smith…
Free family fun and summer resources You know it’s almost summer because Father Fest is this Saturday! Kick off the summer right on Saturday, May 17, at Father Fest, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Arlington ISD Athletics Center. (1001 E. Division St. Arlington, TX 76011). Register now for Father Fest! The free…
Stoops and Perez thank AHS for use of MAC When Arlington Renegades quarterback Luis Perez visited with Arlington High School’s football team last Friday, he told them something surprising. “I never played high school football,” Perez said. “I was never in the position you guys are in now.” Instead, he was a competitive bowler in…
In Arlington ISD, our agriculture teachers wear many hats – educators, mentors, advocates and community leaders. Their influence goes far beyond the classroom walls, shaping students’ lives and futures through the hands-on experiences, leadership opportunities and unwavering support they provide. This Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the dedicated ag teachers…