District News
This is National School Social Work Week Students face many challenges that can impact their ability to learn. But Arlington ISD’s dedicated school social workers work every day to help students overcome those challenges and thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Today, we want to give our school social workers a special thank you…
Arlington ISD students proved their prowess in robotics and coding last Saturday, securing seven major awards at the Sphero Global Challenge state competition in Little Elm, Texas. The competition builds problem-solving skills through real-world challenges and incorporates robotics, coding, design, and computational thinking skills. “We’re really proud of our 25 elite teams from across seven…
Hip hop, Prada, and fashion all have one thing in common: Lamar High School fashion design teacher Hanani Owekha. Owekha’s career in fashion design is deeply rooted in his love for singing and R&B, as well as his passion for showcasing his art in multiple ways. His career and technical education journey began when he was a…
Surprise! What began as a normal school day inside the culinary arts classroom at Lamar High School quickly turned into a moment Anyatta Nicole Ward and her students will never forget. Ward was surprised with a $5,000 classroom grant through Cowboys Class Acts powered by Reliant, recognizing her commitment to excellence and the life-changing opportunities…
Math books connect math concepts to football Excitement filled the halls of South Davis Elementary last month when students welcomed a special visitor, Rowdy of the Dallas Cowboys, for a high-energy celebration of math. Through a partnership between the Dallas Cowboys and Blockchain.com, third grade students at South Davis got to participate in an interactive, football-themed math…
Students dress up as historical and cultural figures Anderson Elementary was buzzing with excitement yesterday as students transformed into some of the world’s most influential figures for second grade’s Living Wax Museum. Families and staff walked through hallways lined with “icons” such as Albert Einstein, Cristiano Ronaldo, Selena Quintanilla, Neil Armstrong, and Princess Diana. The…
23 students sell animals in Sale of Champions Saturday was a really good day for Arlington ISD’s agriculture program at the Tarrant County Jr. Livestock Show. And it was extra good for Martin High School senior Max Maurer. First, Maurer’s steer was named the Champion American Steer. Then, the United States Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke…
Students invested a virtual $100,000 At Morton Elementary, sixth graders weren’t just learning about money this fall – they were making it grow! By the end of the semester, their smart decisions paid off. Morton Elementary sixth grade gifted and talented students earned first place at the middle school level in the Fall 2025 Stock Market Game, a statewide competition that introduces students…
February is CTE Month Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog who predicts how much winter is left, wasn’t the only one casting a shadow earlier this month on Groudhog Day. Eight Arlington ISD high school students spent the day following the shadows of hotel professionals. They were participating in Groundhog Job Shadow Day, a statewide initiative sponsored…
Arlington ISD is celebrating a major academic achievement as 11 elementary schools and four junior high schools (in addition to four Arlington ISD high schools) have been named to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Elementary and Middle Schools Lists, placing them among the top 40% of public schools in Texas. The annual rankings evaluate schools based primarily on student performance…