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Arlington ISD grad wins World Food Championships again Preston Nguyen named executive chef for new Caravan Hotel
Preston Nguyen is now a two-time world champion. The Martin High School grad won the 2025 World Chef Championship at the World Food Championships last month, repeating his first victory in 2021. “It’s incredibly humbling,” Nguyen said. “Winning again just reminds me that hard work, creativity, and the people who believed in me really do…
Arlington ISD ignites new school year with convocation High-energy program broadcast for all employees
When Ellis Elementary sixth-grade teacher Antonio Young kicked Arlington ISD’s convocation into high gear with a catchy and timely rap tune written specifically for the…
5 Ways to Survive the First Day of Kindergarten Tears are ok, plus a few more things to keep in mind
Your baby is excited and ready to start their first day of kindergarten in Arlington ISD. But are you? Letting your child out of your…
Kooken Educational Center is all about pre-K Once a Kookenite always a Kookenite
Welcome to Kooken! Its name doesn’t tell you what Kooken Educational Center really is, but once you go in and start walking the hallways, you quickly…
Pre-K lays the foundation for long-term success Six reasons why pre-K is so important
For many parents, deciding whether or not to send your child to pre-K is tough. It’s hard to send your baby off to school for…
Back to School Kickoff hands out 10,000 backpacks Seventh annual event prepares excited students for new year
Angelique Tilly isn’t quite sure how the new school year is going to play out but one thing is for certain: her fourth grader is…
Pre-K Teachers Ready to Knock School Out of the Park Early childhood learning department hosts drive-thru with resources for pre-K teachers
If there is one group of people that is enthusiastic about the start of the school year, it’s Arlington ISD pre-K teachers. Hundreds of teachers…