District News
“Mariachi to the Hispanic culture is life” We’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by spotlighting several Arlington ISD staff members about their Hispanic heritage. We’re starting with Sam Houston High School mariachi director Diana Navarro-Castaneda. We caught up with her and asked her some questions about her Hispanic heritage. What does Hispanic Heritage Month mean to…
Summer mentors fill the gap Most of us can remember what it’s like to be a new kid in school. Whether you just moved, just started kindergarten or just moved up to junior high or high school, it was overwhelming and filled with uncertainty. So, you can imagine what it might be like for a…
James one of just 32 Rhodes Scholars Years before he was named an American Rhodes Scholar, Isaac James was a student in the International Baccalaureate program at Arlington High School. Earlier this week, James returned to the school to talk to students about the path that led him from being a Colt to heading to…
Chronic absence equates to poor performance Why does school attendance matter so much? Because the opposite – being absent – wrecks learning. That’s why Arlington ISD is highlighting Attendance Awareness Month throughout September. There is no way for students to keep up with school if they’re not there. And it doesn’t take a lot of…
Sign up today for transportation and food services job fair Don’t forget the Arlington ISD is hosting a transportation and food and nutrition services job fair this Thursday, Sept. 14, that will allow you to make an impact on students and take your career to a new level. Are you a dedicated candidate who wants…
Lone Star State history comes to life This past summer, outstanding fourth through eighth grade student nominees represented Arlington ISD at Education in Action’s summer 2023 Lone Star Leadership Academy camps. The weeklong, overnight camps provided unique opportunities for students to experience what they learn about in school through visits to historic Texas sights. Students…
HOCO season kicked off with Arlington High #HOCO season is almost here! Ready to radiate your school spirit? Everybody knows that homecoming festivities are a must. But have you ever wondered about the history or where all of these traditions come from? What does homecoming even mean? “When I think of homecoming I think of…
Trustees approve legislative agenda for special session Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on September 7, 2023, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. Now that the school year is in full swing, trustees get to enjoy student participation at many of the meetings. These are always the biggest highlights.…
Old Knox building opened in 1958 It’s demo day. Actually, it’s demo days at the Arlington ISD’s old Knox Elementary School. It takes more than a day to tear down an old school. The building that also served as a temporary Thornton Elementary for the last two years is now officially being torn down to…
Arlington ISD promotes Attendance Awareness Month School attendance is critical, and September sets the tone for the rest of the year. That’s why the Arlington ISD is highlighting Attendance Awareness Month for the next four weeks. Success in school hinges on attendance. You can’t do well in school if you’re not there. And research suggests…