District News
11th annual Back to School Kickoff is at AT&T Stadium Now is the time to sign up for a free backpack and school supplies! The annual Arlington ISD Back to School Kickoff will be back at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 2. Your student can get a new free backpack plus: Free age-appropriate school supplies…
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Arlington ISD’s Wimbish World Language Academy has officially been accepted into the prestigious International Spanish Academy (ISA) Network, a designation awarded by the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training of Spain to high-performing dual-language schools in the U.S. and Canada. Already home to an award-winning French immersion program and recipient of the LabelFrancÉducation from the French…
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Arlington ISD’s pre-K teachers – all of them certified in early childhood education – bring a special skill set to the classroom and a big helping of patience, kindness and, most of all, love. They’ll do whatever it takes to help their “kiddos” succeed. “Our pre-K teachers create a strong foundation with our youngest learners…
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Sign up to volunteer by July 31 There’s now less than a month before the 11th-annual Arlington ISD Back to School Kickoff event at AT&T Stadium, and we need your help. The event, Saturday, Aug. 2, is a chance for 10,000 Arlington ISD students to get free backpacks filled with school supplies for the upcoming…
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Culinary Students and Local Chefs Team Up for School Menus A Cava-style bowl with rice, Mediterranean chicken, mixed veggies and Korean BBQ sauce. And don’t forget the chicken recipe is from Chef Aziz of Prince Lebanese Grill. Does that sound like a school cafeteria lunch to you? It is in Arlington ISD. And not only…
Read More about You’re invited: 2nd-annual ‘A Taste of Arlington ISD’ is July 24.
Camp Innovation welcomes 900+ students Summer break might be a time to relax – but at Arlington ISD’s Camp Innovation, it’s also a time to explore, get hands-on and try something completely new. Back for another exciting year, Camp Innovation 2025 gave rising fifth through tenth graders across the district a chance to dive into…
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Pre-K Palooza 2025 Join us for Arlington ISD’s Pre-K Palooza to register your 3- or 4-year old for pre-K or your new kindergartener and have lots of fun together! Kids will have a great time and you’ll receive in-person registration assistance and resources from community partners. The fun happens on July 15, from 10 a.m.…
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Your Child Deserves Every Opportunity to Succeed Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a family can make. But the choice is easy with Arlington ISD. Whether you’re looking for strong academics, innovative programs or a supportive and diverse community, Arlington ISD offers something for every student at every level. From…
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Arlington ISD will continue its commitment to strong financial stewardship and transparency as it transitions to new financial leadership. Superintendent Dr. Matt Smith has named Norberto Rivas, the district’s current Assistant Superintendent of Financial Services, as Interim Chief Financial Officer. Rivas brings more than 15 years of experience in public school finance, including over a…
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In this week’s Board Brief, Arlington ISD Board of Trustees Sarah McMurrough and Justin Chapa share important news about state funding, leadership appointments and employee compensation—highlighting the Board’s ongoing commitment to supporting students, staff and the broader Arlington community. A Step Forward in State Funding | Sarah McMurrough Over the past 18 months, the Board…
Read More about Watch Board Brief from school board meeting on June 26, 2025.