Events
Foster Elementary opened in 1973 In the early 1970s, big changes were happening in Arlington. Residents were thrilled to see the opening of the old, popular Forum 303 Mall. The Texas Rangers had just brought major league baseball to the city from Washington D.C. And flying in and out of the area became easier with…
Read More about Foster Elementary celebrates 50th anniversary.Event coincides with Read Across America Day The annual Reading Rocks event at Crouch Elementary last Friday featured a little bit of everything. Of course, there were plenty of books. After all, the event coincides with Read Across America Day. There were snacks to make sure all the guest readers were fueled up before heading…
Read More about Crouch Elementary’s Reading Rocks day brings in special guest readers.Family Expo gets your family ready for summer Are you ready for an exhilarating experience that combines education with fun? Look no further than Arlington ISD’s annual Family Expo, presented by the family and community engagement department in collaboration with Xi Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and The Arlington Foundation for…
Read More about Unleash fun and learning at Arlington ISD’s Family Expo.Career Exploration Camp registration opens March 18 Parents, if you are looking for a fun way for your incoming seventh, eighth or ninth grade student to spend their summer, the free Career Exploration Camp at the Dan Dipert Career Technical Center is the perfect opportunity. The Arlington ISD career and technical education department (CTE) has…
Read More about Save the Date for CTE’s Career Exploration Camp July 22-25.Opal Lee spearheaded Juneteenth campaign Two hours into “Igniting the Change,” Sam Houston High School’s Black History Month program, keynote speaker Opal Lee took the stage. Judging by the rousing standing ovation, it was worth the wait. Lee, 97, walked gingerly to a waiting chair, sat, leaned into the microphone and began to talk about…
Read More about Opal Lee inspires at Sam Houston High School Black History Month Program.Explore your future at College and Career Expo Discover endless opportunities at the Arlington ISD College and Career Expo on March 26, 2024, from 5-8 p.m. at the Arlington ISD Athletics Center. With college reps, local businesses, seminars and prizes, this event is a gateway to a world of possibilities after high school and is…
Read More about Kickstart your future at Arlington ISD’s College and Career Expo.Sam Houston High School’s annual Black History Program will be extra special this year. Teacher and activist Opal Lee, “the grandmother of Juneteenth” will be the event’s keynote speaker. Everyone is invited to the program on Feb. 16, from 6-8 p.m. in Sam Houston’s main auditorium. Tickets are just $3, and the proceeds go to the Black History Month Scholarship Fund. College scholarships are awarded to Sam Houston seniors who work with the Black History program.
Read More about Opal Lee to headline Sam Houston High School’s Black History event.Navy Band’s national tour coming to Arlington Whether you’re a music enthusiast, a proud veteran or a family looking for an exciting night out, the Arlington ISD Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) has you covered. Mark your calendars and get ready to be swept away by the majestic melodies of…
Read More about U.S. Navy Concert Band performing at the CVPA Feb. 7.Toys will go to local kids in need Hardly anything could beat the excitement last week in Arlington’s entertainment district. No, the new World Series champion Texas Rangers weren’t there. Nor were the Cowboys. Although the pro teams’ stadiums were in view, the nearby Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) took…
Read More about Arlington ISD’s first Toys for Tots event collects hundreds of toys.Toys for Tots event at the CVPA Santa Claus will be making an early stop in Arlington before his busy season begins. Santa will be just one of many guests tomorrow for Arlington ISD’s first-ever Toys for Tots event at the Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA). Wednesday’s event runs from 5 to 10:30 p.m.…
Read More about Arlington ISD’s Toys for Tots event is tomorrow.