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Read highlights from school board meeting on July 30, 2026 School board approves site for new South Davis Elementary
Board Brief from July 30, 2026 Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees held its only July meeting last night, and the agenda was long. You can watch the entire meeting below and access the full agenda here. Here are a few of the highlights: › New principal and assistant principal appointments The school board approved four…
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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.
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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.
