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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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Choose Arlington ISD: transfer window open now until July 17 5 reasons to transfer to Arlington ISD
Your Child Deserves Every Opportunity to Succeed Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a family can make. But the choice…
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Arlington ISD names Norberto Rivas as Interim Chief Financial Officer
Arlington ISD will continue its commitment to strong financial stewardship and transparency as it transitions to new financial leadership. Superintendent Dr. Matt Smith has named…
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Watch Board Brief from school board meeting on June 26, 2025 Board approves new compensation plan.
In this week’s Board Brief, Arlington ISD Board of Trustees Sarah McMurrough and Justin Chapa share important news about state funding, leadership appointments and employee…
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Arlington ISD Announces Two Leadership Appointments to Support Student Learning and Academic Excellence
Arlington ISD is proud to announce two leadership appointments that reflect the district’s continued commitment to academic excellence and student success. Kiesha Edwards has been selected as the new principal of Ellis Elementary and Delisse Hardy has been named Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
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Big Dreams Start Small at Kooken, Arlington ISD’s Pre-K 3 School Kooken is exclusively for pre-K 3
Kooken has new afternoon hours It’s all about little learners at Kooken Educational Center. In fact, Kooken is the only school in the Arlington ISD…
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Arlington ISD students and teachers win national reading and math awards Read 180 and Math 180 Awards recognize remarkable success
Four students and two teachers win national recognition Omar Rodriguez is one of those students who encourages others and celebrates fellow classmates on their achievements….
