District News
Pre-K is a big deal in Arlington ISD. And for good reason. But it’s not just because Arlington ISD is one of the only districts in Texas that offers free pre-K for all 4-year-olds. Or that it may be the only district in the country that has a STEM-based curriculum for pre-K 4. The reason…
Fork ‘n Film guests served food from the movie Ever wonder what the food in a movie actually tastes like? For guests at the first-ever Fork ‘n Film fundraiser at the Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center (CTC), there was no need to wonder. Arlington ISD’s culinary and hospitality students made sure of that, bringing the flavors of…
Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on March 13, 2025, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights Amos Elementary sixth grader Logan Johnson started the meeting by leading everyone in the pledges of allegiance. He did a fantastic job! Thank you, Logan. After the pledges, there was a special performance…
Baseball is back! Spring is right around the corner, and that means baseball! Students, teachers, employees, family and friends are invited to Arlington ISD Night at the Texas Rangers on Friday, May 2. Enjoy a night out at the ballpark and soak up some exciting Rangers baseball against the Seattle Mariners. Gates open at 5:05…
Smokin’ Ferrets going back to BBQ championship Arlington ISD’s BBQ team the Smokin’ Ferrets is heading back to the state BBQ championship competition. The team qualified after placing fourth overall – including second for desserts – out of 17 teams at a regional competition hosted for the first time at the Arlington ISD Dan Dipert…
Students build picnic tables and dog houses Arlington High School hosted the second-annual Arlington ISD Trades Competition on Saturday, an event where students in the district’s construction pathway put their skills to the test in a hands-on build-off. This year, teams from Bowie High School and Arlington High School competed against each other and among…
Concurso de deletreo en español ¡El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Arlington está zumbando de emoción! Están orgullosos de anunciar a su primera campeona del Concurso de deletreo en español, Samantha Escobar estudiante de sexto grado de la escuela primaria Johns. “Me sentí muy emocionada, porque nunca antes había ganado un concurso de Deletreo.” Escobar y 38…
School social workers are student-focused Every day, Arlington ISD students walk through the doors of their schools carrying more than just backpacks. Some carry the weight of family struggles, anxiety, housing insecurity or challenges that make focusing on schoolwork feel impossible. But standing beside them — ready to support, encourage and guide — are Arlington…
Peach celebrates with North Arlington community Black History Month didn’t end quietly at Peach Elementary. The school held one of its biggest programs of the year last week to wrap up the month with singing, dancing and a big celebration. “It was a beautiful, community-filled night as the north Arlington community came together to celebrate…
Texas’ 89th legislative session is now in its seventh week, and a lot of bills regarding public education have already been submitted. Over the last two week, we shared Arlington ISD’s legislative priorities for school funding and safety. This week, we’re posting the priority on academic growth. The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees adopted these three…