District News
College and Career Expo is next week Do you know what you’re going to do after high school? Or this summer? It’s time to start planning, and we’re here to help with the Arlington ISD’s annual College and Career Expo. Parents, students and community members, register today to attend. The expo will be held at…
An exceptional group of high school athletes took over Austin last weekend for the Special Olympics State Volleyball Championship. Seven Arlington ISD teams sent 67 students to compete for a state title, and each team placed in the top four out of all the schools that attended. Congratulations to all the district winners! Red Warriors:…
Haircuts and much more at the CTC There’s only one place in Arlington – and maybe DFW – where you can get your haircut and your car’s oil changed at the same time and at the same place. And while you’re at it, you can order your lunch and flowers for someone special, too. It’s…
Next Trustee Talks is at the PDC Join members of the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees at the next Trustee Talks for a presentation and discussion about what’s going on in the district. Trustee Talks is a series of public meetings initiated by the Board of Trustees. Two or three trustees host each meeting, give…
Butler choir shares legacy of Black music It’s not easy fitting the whole school into Butler Elementary’s small cafeteria. It took a while to get every class in last Thursday morning. But this assembly was worth it. Once the students were all squeezed in, Butler’s Star Choir presented its annual Black History Month Program for…
Couple adopts one-, two- and three-year-old Apryl Meyer-Smith and her husband Jason were living the dream as empty nesters. After raising three children, who are all in their 20s now, the couple was getting used to a quiet, peaceful house with just the two of them. Then, they got the surprise of a lifetime. Well,…
Swimmer is only a sophomore Seguin High School sophomore Paul Nguyen is making his way to the state swim meet this weekend in Austin. He is the only swimmer in the entire district advancing to the state competition. Nguyen will be competing in his favorite race, the 50-yard freestyle, for a chance at a state…
Board Brief from Feb. 16 Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on Feb. 16, 2023, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. The words “fun” and “board meeting” aren’t often put in the same sentence, but they went together last night. That’s because of the amazing students and community partner…
New Webb replaces school built in 1960 When Webb Elementary School originally opened in 1993, it was in a building built in 1960 as Nichols Junior High. But today, Webb has a brand-new building for the first time. The district celebrated the much-needed new facility with a dedication ceremony and open house last Friday, complete…
Next Level Chef premiered after Super Bowl You’ve probably heard of former Arlington ISD student Preston Nguyen, the 19-year-old chef taking the culinary industry by storm. Well, now he’s taking his skills to new heights on Gordon Ramsay’s hit television show Next Level Chef. The show premiered Sunday after the Super Bowl, so Nguyen hosted…