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Arlington ISD earns national recognition in 2026 Best Communities for Music Education

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 in the 2026 Best Communities for Music Education awards presented by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. This is Arlington ISD’s 20th year to receive this recognition, placing the district among the highest and…

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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 ...
A large group of students in formal black concert attire stand on outdoor steps in front of a modern building. They pose together around a central student holding a trophy, celebrating a performance or competition win. A blue serpent‑wrapped “P” logo appears in the bottom right corner.

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

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

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 ...
High School students honored as top artists in Texas

High School students honored as top artists in Texas Student artists win Gold Seal award

Leah Mokiao among top 2% of student artists in Texas Sometimes a piece of art doesn’t just show a moment ...
All Arlington ISD marching bands earn 'First Division' ratings at regional contests

All Arlington ISD marching bands earn ‘First Division’ ratings at regional contests All bands advance to Area contests

Last Saturday was historic for Arlington ISD’s fine arts program. All six district high school marching bands earned top honors ...