District News
Elizabeth Ojo designs voting sticker for kids Voting season is back. But is it really official without receiving an “I voted” sticker? For Seguin High School sophomore Elizabeth Ojo, the answer is no. Even for those who are ineligible to vote. That’s why she combined childhood memories with her art expertise to design a sticker…
Explore Arlington ISD 2024 Para Areli Martínez, venir a un programa especializado en Arlington ISD fue una decisión fácil. “Quería que mis hijos estuvieran en una escuela que apoyara y promoviera su cultura”, dijo Martínez, quien es de Fort Worth y tiene dos hijos que asisten a Wimbish World Language Academy. …
Former Administration Building opened in 1964 It turned 60-years-old this year, but now it’s gone. Arlington ISD’s former James W. Counts Administration Building on Pioneer Parkway has been demolished. All that’s left to do is tear out the foundation and remove the rubble. “It’s bittersweet to see this building being torn down,” said Cameron Garcia,…
Explore Arlington ISD 2024 welcomes students of all ages Explore Arlington ISD has a lot in common with Black Friday, the traditional shopping day that kicks off the Christmas season. Just like Black Friday, Explore Arlington ISD kicks off the specialized programs season, as applications opened Oct. 22. Just like on Black Friday, there was…
Martin STEM students’ experiment blasts off Nov. 1 The movie “The Martian” may be science fiction, but one scene is starting to play out like science fact thanks to some students from the STEM Academy at Martin High School. In the movie, Matt Damon is stranded on Mars and must figure out how to grow plants…
Class of 2025 Graduation Arlington ISD seniors and their parents can officially start making their summer plans. Graduation dates for the Class of 2025 have been finalized. All six traditional high schools will once again have their ceremonies at Globe Life Field June 2-3, and Arlington Collegiate High School, Arlington College and Career High School…
Over 500 STEM kits for Pearcy STEM Academy At Pearcy Elementary STEM Academy, students are ready to engineer their future! Thanks to the generous efforts of the GarverGives Corporate Giving Program, professional engineers assembled over 500 STEM kits designed to inspire pre-K through sixth grade students at their annual summit held last week at the…
Q&A with Principal Elena Lopez October is National Principals Month in Arlington ISD, which is a great time to shine the spotlight on the outstanding principals the district has. Next up is Carter Junior High School principal Elena Lopez, who has been busy leading Carter in its final school year while keeping a watchful eye…
Kids dress as superheroes for STEMtacular The 2024 STEMtacular lived up to its name. It was specular fun again for pre-K kids and kindergarteners. The superhero-themed, STEM-infused event moved to Thornton Elementary this year and included tons of fun STEM activities, live animals and superhero training. It also welcomed more than double the number of…
Explore Arlington ISD is Oct. 22 Join us for an exciting evening on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center for our annual Explore Arlington ISD event! Discover the amazing specialized program options Arlington ISD has to offer your child in the 2025-26 school year. Whether…