Andrew Babcock named new Arlington ISD executive director of fine arts
Arlington ISD is pleased to announce that Andrew Babcock has been named the executive director of fine arts. He had been the interim director since March, and previously served as director of the Center for Visual and Performing Arts, where he led programming and student experiences since August 2024. Babcock brings extensive experience at the…
Venture High School student makes school history as national art competition finalist Jayden Mata was selected for his artwork honoring unsung hero
Venture High School student Jayden Mata is starting the school year with a national honor! Mata was selected as a ...
Arlington ISD earns national recognition in 2026 Best Communities for Music Education District earns recognition for the 20th time
Arlington ISD has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s top school systems for music education, earning distinction ...
Arlington ISD visual arts students earn statewide recognition 37 high school artists earn All‑State honors through the Texas VASE competition
Arlington ISD is drawing major attention in the fine arts world! Thirty-seven high school artists were selected as Visual Arts ...
Rodriguez Junior High Band makes history with UIL Sweepstakes Hard work and discipline propel young musicians to historic victory
The Rodriguez Junior High band just made history. For the first time in 64 years, the Rodriguez band (formerly Carter ...
Six Arlington ISD students named 2026 All-State Musicians Students among top 3% of high school musicians in Texas
Five Martin HS students earn All-State Six Arlington ISD students are hitting all the right notes – and earning one of the ...
Piano teacher brings international experience back to Arlington ISD Jose Cubela spent summer teaching piano in Taiwan
When piano and music theory teacher Jose Cubela teaches his students at the Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual and ...