District News
Pre-K STEM fair highlights hands-on learning It was the world’s cutest science fair. Pre-K students from every Arlington ISD elementary school showed off their STEM projects at Arlington ISD’s first Pre-K STEM Fair last week at the Arlington ISD Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual and Performing Arts. The STEM Fair highlighted what makes Arlington ISD’s pre-K program the…
RoboBoat team makes third appearance at competition He’s fast, he’s smart and he’s named after the shark in “Finding Nemo.” Yep, meet Bruce, the Martin High School RoboBoat Team’s autonomous, high-tech vessel. Last month, Bruce and the Martin RoboBoat Team, the MHS Seals, traveled to Sarasota, Florida, to compete in the 2025 RoboBoat international competition,…
The article below is the second 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…
Planning for life after high school can feel overwhelming, but it’s never too early to start. That’s why the Arlington ISD College and Career Expo 2025 was a great opportunity for students to explore their options, meet with colleges and learn about potential job opportunities. Dozens of colleges, universities and employers were on hand to…
April mental health series This April, we invite you to join a free virtual Mental Health Series designed to support parents and caregivers on the journey of raising emotionally healthy children. Each session is open to everyone and covers a wide range of important topics, including: Emotional regulation strategies Screen time and children’s mental health Parenting through anxiety and depression Supporting your…
Important dates and details for parents of children going into pre-K Registration for Arlington ISD’s pre-K for next school year – 2025-2026 – opens online tomorrow, Tuesday, April 1. Most of the registration process can be completed online. To get started on April 1, just go here, starting at 8 a.m. “We are looking forward…
Celebrate your Little Learner’s Milestone There’s no bigger deal than starting pre-K! That’s why Arlington ISD is hosting its third Pre-K Signing Day on Thursday, April 3, from 5-7 p.m., at your child’s school. Your child is starting a new, exciting chapter in their lives, so come out next week for a chance to celebrate…
Transfers accepted if space is available The Arlington ISD’s special transfer window for the 2025-26 school year is open now until April 17. During this window, applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for students to transfer within or into the district if there is space available. That means students who are already in…
The article below is the first 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…
Watch the fun, play-based curriculum in action What is a day in Arlington ISD pre-K like? “It’s fun learning,” said Jennifer Pettiford, McNutt Elementary School pre-K teacher. “When they come to a pre-K class, they’re going to be doing interactive learning. That means hands-on.” You can read about it, but you really have to see…