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Beckham Elementary teachers raise the bar with stellar teaching methods Wildly Important Goals drive Beckham Blazers to new academic heights
Teachers at Arlington ISD’s Beckham Elementary are making big goals for their students and developing innovative strategies to meet them. Teachers use the strategies to help their students move beyond surface-level learning and develop a deeper understanding of academic content. Last year, Beckham administrators led the charge in developing aligned rubrics tied to their campus…
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Arlington ISD seniors earn college degrees before high school graduation A milestone achieved through the district’s Early College and P‑TECH pathways
Nearly 200 Arlington ISD students walked the stage at Tarrant County College’s 2026 commencement ceremony this past weekend, earning associate degrees weeks before receiving their high school diploma. Students from Arlington Collegiate High School, Arlington College and Career High School, Bowie High School, and Lamar High School walked the stage.
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Sam Houston High School named recipient of Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries Grant Sam Houston's newly renovated library awarded $5,000
Sam Houston High School was one of 220 schools from 38 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation…
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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.
