District News
Happy New Year, and welcome to the first Board Brief of 2026. Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees had its first board meeting of the year, and here are some of the highlights. Bebensee Elementary fifth grader Marcelo Ramirez started the meeting by leading everyone in the pledges of allegiance. He did a great job! Thanks,…
At the Arlington ISD Board meeting last night, trustees discussed a plan to potentially close Blanton Elementary at the end of this school year and repurpose a portion of the building in the future. No decision was made by trustees during Thursday’s meeting. This discussion was guided by our District Values and Beliefs, specifically our…
Apply by Jan. 12 for Wimbish It looks like a normal school. But don’t just look. Listen. “Bonjour!” “Ola! “Nǐ hǎo!” Arlington ISD’s Wimbish World Language Academy truly lives up to its name. And it’s anything but normal. It feels – and sounds – like the whole world is inside. And more often than not, it also…
Pre-K 3 enrollment is open now It’s not too late for your 3-year-old to start pre-K this school year! In fact, January is the perfect time to get started. Mid-year enrollment gives little learners valuable classroom experience and helps build confidence, social skills, and readiness for school next year. Children who turned three on or…
At Webb Elementary School, talent often shines in unexpected ways. For fourth grader David Garcia, that spark comes alive at the piano. A student in the Alternative Curriculum Program, David has discovered a passion for music that is inspiring teachers, classmates, and his family. Though typically shy, David brightens when he performs. “David is honestly…
Go to college for free while in high school You know college is going to be expensive for your kids. But do you have any idea how expensive? The average cost for a student who lives on campus at the University of North Texas is $28,494 – per year! That’s nothing if you’re aiming for…
Apply for scholarships over winter break Attention high school students. Is “applying for college scholarships” on your winter break to-do list? If not, you need to add it! Take advantage of your free time over the holidays to set yourself up for a great future. And keep reading to find scholarships and get tips on…
For Martin High School visual art teacher Sharon Miller, it was just another day in the studio. That is, until Hugo, the Reliant Energy armadillo, strolled into her classroom, followed by cheers, cameras, and Dallas Cowboys legend Joe Looney. “I was just in complete shock,” Miller said. Miller was honored as the Cowboys Class Act Teacher of the Month for December, presented in partnership by Reliant…
No. 2 jersey now hangs in the rafters Former Arlington ISD student Cade Cunningham returned to Bowie High School last night, not as an NBA star, but as one of its own. The Detroit Pistons guard was back on campus to retire his high school No. 2 jersey, a number he has worn since he was a kid – and the same number he still wears in…
Arlington ISD’s Capital Needs Steering Committee (CNSC) held its fifth meeting this week, marking a key transition from research and assessment to the collaborative prioritization of potential projects for consideration in the district’s next bond initiative. Over the past several weeks, committee members have engaged in an in-depth review of districtwide data, including facility condition…