District News
Get ready for Tuesday, October 22! That’s the day the window for enrolling students in specialized programs for the 2024-25 school year swings wide open. And what better way to celebrate this kickoff than with a spectacular event? This year’s Explore Arlington ISD is set to be the best yet! Dive Into New Possibilities Join…
All art students contribute Hispanic Heritage Month at Workman Junior High School is a thing of beauty. That’s what happens when three art teachers work with their students to create a display that captures the essence of the month with vibrant colors and works of art. There are pinatas, paper flowers and of course portraits.…
Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting last night is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. Watch the Board Brief from the trustees meeting on Oct. 3, 2024, or read the brief below. Board Brief from the trustees meeting on Oct. 3, 2024 The evening started with what is a new…
Duff Elementary’s new library now open How do you mark the grand opening of Duff Elementary’s new library? With a special guest visit of course! Renowned educator and storyteller John Schu helped celebrate the newly renovated library with the Mustangs by sharing his enthusiasm for literature. “This is such a huge deal,” said Duff librarian…
The next election is coming up soon, Nov. 5, and the last day to register to vote is this Monday, Oct. 7. Here’s what you need to know so you can be ready to cast your vote on Nov. 5. Don’t forget the last day to register to vote is Monday If you’re not already…
Sign up today for the Food Service Job Fair Start a rewarding career in food service with Arlington ISD and make a lasting impact. You won’t just feed students’ stomachs. You’ll feed their minds, giving them the nutrition they need daily to learn and succeed. Join us for the Arlington ISD Food Service Job Fair…
Arlington ISD is celebrating Hispanic Heritage this month, and today we highlight and welcome five visiting teachers from Spain. Everything is new for visiting teachers from Spain In 2004, Ruth Martin was a young teacher from Spain who thought a year teaching in Texas would be a neat cultural experience. But 20 years later, she’s…
Amanda Huck does it all From the classroom to the world stage, triathlete Amanda Huck does it all. As a runner, a swimmer and an amazing instructional coach, Short Elementary couldn’t be more proud to call her a Shorthorn. “She truly is a role model for our students,” said Short Elementary principal Betsy Berkebile. That’s…
Cervantes teaches students the value of hard work For Gunn Junior High and Fine Arts and Dual Language Academy eighth grade math teacher Jorge Cervantes, it was just another Wednesday. That is, until Hugo, the Reliant Energy armadillo strolled into his classroom, followed by cheers, cameras and Dallas Cowboys legend Everson Walls. “It was a…
2024 State VASE honors students from four district high schools Pieces of art made by students in Arlington ISD are making their way across Texas. That’s because the students were named All-State Artists and Gold Seal Award Winners at the 2024 State VASE (Visual Art Scholastic Event) this past April. Jurors selected artwork that represents…