District News
Arlington ISD promotes Attendance Awareness Month Everybody knows it’s important to go to school. But not everyone understands just how critical it is and how harmful even a few absences can be. There are at least five myths about school attendance that harm many students’ academic performance and ultimately their future. This is Attendance Awareness…
Helpful Honda does it again The gift of reading was given to children at Bebensee Elementary thanks to a Random Act of Helpfulness from the North Texas Honda Dealers. More than 700 students received a free book of their choice to take home and enjoy. Honda’s Acts of Helpfulness was started to lend a helping…
Xello helps students track progress Xello, the online program that helps Arlington ISD students prepare for college and career, is back for the 2022-23 school year and bigger than ever. Again this year, the district will have a pair of Xello Access Days on Wednesday, Oct. 5, and Thursday, Oct. 6. Xello is for all…
Pinwheels take over Ashworth Ashworth Elementary celebrated the International Day of Peace with Pinwheels for Peace last week, an annual tradition creating pinwheels to promote peace and harmony in the community. The Seguin High School drumline and dance team joined the celebration by playing upbeat tunes and dancing as Ashworth students walked outside to join…
Join Arlington ISD for family STEM day Does your student have a knack for science, technology, engineering or math? Are you looking for opportunities to foster a love for STEM in your students? Then bring your family to the Arlington ISD Family STEM Day events happening Oct. 1 and Oct. 29 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. These…
College Night at UTA was a hit! Attending college has been top of mind for Trinity Nguyen for a couple of years now, so it was not surprising that the Seguin High School senior’s time spent at Arlington ISD’s annual College Night at the University of Texas at Arlington was tactically brief. She’s narrowed her…
Education Foundation wins big with Texas Rangers The Arlington ISD Education Foundation and the Arlington ISD came out big winners thanks to the Texas Rangers Friday even before a pitch was thrown at Globe Life Field. The education foundation was the recipient of a $100,000 grant as part of the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation’s Legacy…
Principal signs beam and tours building Wednesday was the last day of the summer, but it felt like July. Except under Thornton Elementary’s two big oak trees. The old Thornton building is gone, but the old oak trees are still there, ready to welcome many more generations of students. They are positioned perfectly at the…
Burgin Elementary host balloon release to honor namesake One month after Arlington ISD namesake Robert “Bob” Burgin passed away, Burgin Elementary School students and teachers released hundreds of blue and orange balloons into the sky this week to honor and remember him. His wife, Tillie Burgin, and family members were among those in attendance at…
Thornton Elementary celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month In the art room at Thornton Elementary School, third graders were busy getting ready for the big event tonight, putting the finishing touches on their Mexican carpets. Their artwork will be on display at the Thornton Elementary Hispanic Heritage celebration. Alexandra was already ready. “This is the shirt I’m…