District News
The article below is the third 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…
Wellness grants for student-led health projects Two Arlington ISD high schools scored big in the name of student wellness last month! Thanks to the Wellness Innovation Grant competition – sponsored by Texas Health Resources and the R4 Foundation – Lamar High School and Martin High School each were awarded $5,000 to bring their student-led health…
By Emeri Satchell, Bowie High School 11th grader Former Major League Baseball player Vernon Wells returned home last month to Bowie High School. The Bowie alum and three-time MLB All-Star threw out the first pitch at the same baseball field he played at in high school before the Bowie Vols took on Martin High School. Wells’…
Spring is officially here, and while that means blue bonnets and warmer weather, it also means one of the busiest times of the school year as we race toward the last day in May. It’s also a busy time of year for the school board, which met last night. Here are a few of the highlights…
Jason Rizy is ‘a beacon of inspiration’ Step inside the library at Morton Elementary and you’ll find more than just shelves of books. You’ll find a world of adventure, creativity and one very passionate librarian! With 26 years in Arlington ISD, Morton librarian Jason Rizy isn’t just an educator, he’s the ultimate matchmaker between kids…
Sign up now for Family Expo 2025 Join us for an unforgettable experience at Arlington ISD’s annual Family Expo, Saturday April 5, 9 a.m. – noon, at the Arlington ISD Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center. The Expo will feature over 75 vendors to provide summer resources and opportunities for students and their families to…
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…