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Time capsules unearthed at Carter Junior High stir fond memories from 1993 A blast from the past brings joy and reflection
More than three decades after they were buried, eight time capsules from Carter Junior High School resurfaced, bringing memories, reflection, and a little piece of 1993 back to life. The discovery began when former Carter student Patrick Carson alerted Arlington ISD officials to the capsules’ existence after learning about the school’s impending demolition. The old…
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FatherFEST brings families together for celebration of engagement and community Community engagement event celebrates fathers, families, and fun
Hundreds of Arlington families came together this weekend for Arlington ISD’s annual FatherFEST, a district celebration focused on family engagement, community connection and the important…
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Arlington ISD recognizes volunteers at appreciation event led by students Celebration honors volunteers with 500+ service hours this school year
The “Best Volunteers in the West” event recognized individuals who contributed more than 500 hours of service this school year, along with Campus STAR Volunteers selected for exceptional commitment to the district. The celebration opened with a line-dancing activity led by members of Arlington High School’s Colt Kickers Dance Team, followed by a recognition video spotlighting volunteers from each campus.
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Arlington ISD Auto Tech Students awarded scholarships through Ford–Cowboys Partnership Ford–Cowboys collaboration strengthens pathways into high‑demand trades
Arlington ISD celebrated a major milestone this week as students in the automotive technology program at the Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center (CTC) were awarded scholarships through the Ford Cowboys Tech Scholarship program. The event marked the third and final year of a unique collaboration between Ford Motor Company, the Dallas Cowboys, and Arlington ISD.
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Alumni partnerships take FFA events to the ‘next level’ Community partnerships turn classroom lessons into real‑world career development
When Arlington ISD’s FFA hosted its first-ever multi-contest Career Development Event this spring, it brought together not only students across the district, but generations of Arlington ISD alumni. What began as a simple idea last spring turned into a major regional event thanks to partnerships with Cowtown Coliseum and Fort Worth Nature Center, led by Arlington High School FFA alumni.
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Arlington ISD director of guidance and counseling featured on magazine cover Telisa Brown selected for 'Oxygen for Educators' first cover
Oxygen For Educators Cover with Telisa Brown. Telisa Brown, Arlington ISD’s director of guidance and counseling, shared that thought as she discussed the importance of kindness, community and culture following her selection as the cover feature for Oxygen for Educators magazine.
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Watch Board Brief from school board meeting on May 7, 2026 Board honors the May Student of the Month
The Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on May 7, 2026, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. Ditto Elementary…
