We can’t wait to see you all Wednesday for the first day of school. And we can’t wait to see your pictures, too. Please make sure to use the hashtag #ArlingtonISDWelcomesMe on any of your social media posts so we can see them.
We want everything Wednesday to go smoothly, but we know there are also some issues that come up early in the year as everyone gets familiar with the systems in place. Here are some reminders about what to expect to better prepare you.
There Will Be More Traffic
All the lights in school zones will be on. There will be crossing guards at campuses, and we know parents will be driving children to school. Please plan accordingly at drop-off and pick-up, and please pack your patience. Remember what you see this week won’t be what we see in a couple of weeks when things become routine.
Buses, Too
If your student takes the bus to school, patience will be needed with buses early on as they deal with traffic, new riders and new routes, too. To find out if your student is eligible to ride a bus, go here. If you have questions about buses, you can visit our transportation page or call 682-867-7850.
Safety First
Don’t forget that all Arlington ISD campuses are staffed with armed security, and all visitors must check in at the front office and use the Raptor software for visitor screening. Be prepared to wait a little longer at check-in, too, as in addition to letting visitors in, our campuses are still registering students.
Food Time
Don’t forget to apply for free and reduced-price meals here. Meal benefits must be renewed each year. We know we have outstanding dining options, including some lunches that came straight out of our By Students 4 Students program. Remember to check your PAYPAMS account to make sure you have money in it for your students. View the district’s meal charge policy: English Español tiếng Việt. You can find out school menus here and follow us @arlingtonisd_foodandnutrition.
New Usernames
The days of your student’s username being the first five letters of their last name followed by their user ID are no more. For more protection for student accounts, the format is now shifting to the student’s first name initial plus last name initial and four random numbers. Students will use that to start the school year. The old username can be found in the profile settings. Don’t worry if your student needs help. Teachers have access to the usernames and can help with passwords, which were reset over the weekend.
Find Us Anywhere
Don’t forget you can follow the Arlington ISD on Facebook, X and Instagram. Also, the Arlington ISD app is your one-stop shop for everything about the district, including security notifications.
We’ll see you Wednesday!