District News
Wilbanks using the eclipse to study sun’s corona University of Michigan doctoral student Kathryn Wilbanks is back home in Arlington this week. But it’s not for a vacation or to get away from the snow. She’s here for the eclipse. The student in Michigan’s climate and space sciences and engineering department is here with a…
Board honors student of the month Ahfiah Alkinani It’s already April, and that means the sprint to the end of the school year has started. Teachers and staff are incredibly busy with all the work and events that come at the end of the year, and the same goes for the Arlington ISD Board of…
Total solar eclipse is this Monday What is a total solar eclipse? Will we really experience total darkness? Why do I need to wear eclipse glasses? These are the burning questions that keep us wondering about what’s happening Monday – but don’t worry, Arlington ISD’s young astronomers have got you covered. At 1:40 p.m., a…
The 2024 College and Career Expo was a success! Jade Rojas is only a 16-year-old junior at Lamar High School. But she demonstrates the maturity and focus of a doctoral student while contemplating life after she graduates from the north Arlington campus in 2025. Having witnessed family members battle life-threatening illnesses, Rojas soon hopes to…
Science curriculum team helping teachers get ready The science classroom will extend outdoors on Monday for thousands of students at Arlington ISD schools. “The eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime event for all of us and it’s an amazing opportunity to foster curiosity and interest in science among our students and give them a hands-on – or…
The next election is coming up soon, May 4, and the last day to register to vote is this Thursday, April 4. Here’s what you need to know so you can cast your vote. Register to vote by April 4 If you’re not already registered to vote, you need to do it by April 4…
Eclipse glasses donated by the Perot Museum of Nature and Science In case you didn’t know, there’s a big eclipse heading the Arlington ISD way next Monday, April 8. While we know the forecast doesn’t look promising right now, the district has already taken several steps in hopes that the clouds part and Arlington ISD…
Teaching in Arlington ISD is the Clear Choice Like many of today’s teachers, you might feel more pressure than ever and maybe you’re even thinking about leaving the profession. At the Arlington ISD, we don’t want to see any qualified teacher give up their passion for teaching. We want you to join a district that…
Total eclipse is April 8 Next Monday, April 8, everyone in the Arlington ISD will have their eyes on the sky as we’re right in the middle of the path of the total solar eclipse. But how does everyone get ready for this once-in-a-lifetime event? Here are some tips for viewing the eclipse. 1. Have…
All Aboard! Registration for Arlington ISD’s pre-K and kindergarten is now open online for the 2024-2025 school year. This includes all students who will be 3, 4, or 5 by Sept. 1. “We are looking forward to the first week of April with great anticipation and excitement,” said Dr. Jackeline Orsini, Arlington ISD director of…