District News
Integrity was at the heart of the day when Arlington ISD students visited the National Medal of Honor Museum last week. The museum, which honors the courageous men and women awarded the Medal of Honor, provides a powerful reminder of the values – courage, selflessness, and integrity – that define true leadership. As part of…
The holiday season is officially here. You can tell by the cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and busy school calendars. It was busy at the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees meeting last night as well, and here are a few of the highlights. West Elementary sixth grader Nya Tucker started the meeting by leading everyone in…
Arlington ISD officially launched its Capital Needs Steering Committee (CNSC) on Wednesday, Nov. 5, with the first of six scheduled meetings at the district’s Professional Development Center. Nearly 40 community members, including parents, staff, business owners, civic leaders, and others have committed their time to help evaluate and plan for the district’s future facility and…
Halloween at Hill Elementary was anything but ordinary this year. Instead of spooky stories and candy, fourth graders spent the morning bringing science to life during the school’s sixth annual Frankenstein Day – a hands-on STEM adventure where every student became a scientist for the day. Dressed in lab coats, goggles, and festive scientist costumes,…
Q&A with Principal Juan Villarreal It’s the last day of National Principals Month, and we still want to highlight another one of our outstanding principals. Today, it’s Juan Villarreal, principal of Sam Houston High School. Juan Villarreal was an assistant principal at Martin High School, the principal at Turning Point High School, and the principal…
What began as a shared vision to inspire the next generation of automotive professionals has evolved into a partnership that continues to make a lasting impact on Arlington ISD students. This school year marks the third and final year of the collaboration between Ford Motor Company, the Dallas Cowboys and the Automotive Technology program at…
Parent info meetings schedule Applications for Arlington ISD’s specialized programs are open now through Jan. 12. These are exclusive student opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. From dual language and fine arts to STEM and leadership, Arlington ISD has the right program for every student. Read what students have to say about some of these…
Two ceremonies. Two pathways. One incredible achievement. More than 200 Arlington ISD students were honored this month in two inspiring ceremonies at the district’s Center for Visual and Performing Arts. Though their journeys were different, their accomplishment was the same – earning the prestigious Global Seal of Biliteracy. The Global Seal of Biliteracy is an international credential that…
Four students from Martin High School have been recognized as some of the nation’s top academic performers. Seniors Sophia Miner, William Reid, John Robertson, and Julia Tran have been named Semifinalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. The honor puts them among the top 1% of high school seniors nationwide. More than 1.3 million…
Last Saturday was historic for Arlington ISD’s fine arts program. All six district high school marching bands earned top honors at the UIL Region 5 Marching Band Contests and advanced to Area contests, a feat achieved only five times since 2004. Advancement is based on receiving a “First Division” rating, an honor awarded for superior…