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Arlington ISD earns perfect financial rating for third year in a row Scores 100 on the 2025-2026 School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas
It’s now three years in a row with a perfect score. Arlington ISD earned its third-straight perfect score of 100 on the 2025-2026 School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST), the highest possible rating under the Texas Education Agency’s financial accountability system. “Earning this rating reflects our commitment to strong financial stewardship,” said Arlington…
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Mariachi Alegre kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month Music welcomes students to school at Wimbish World Language Academy
Mariachi Alegre features Wimbish teacher on trumpet You don’t drag into school on a Monday morning when there’s a mariachi band serenading you at the…
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New Martin High School band hall under construction Renovations for choir and orchestra completed over the summer
Orchestra will take over old band hall The construction noise at Martin High School sounds like music. At least to some. That’s because the addition…
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Dean Corey Marching Extravaganza returns to UTA’s Maverick Stadium Marching band event is Sept. 30 at 7 p.m.
Dean Corey Marching Extravaganza is free The Dean Corey Marching Extravaganza is returning to UT Arlington’s Maverick Stadium for the first time since 2019. Plus,…
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Chronic absence from school wrecks learning Just a few absences a month can have major negative consequences
Chronic absence is missing 10% of school Why does school attendance matter so much? Because the opposite – being absent – wrecks learning. That’s why…
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Fifth graders break ground on new Short Elementary garden 10-week program empowers students and families to grow own fruits and veggies
Short Elementary garden part of the Eat Well Feel Well program It’s true – if you eat well, you feel well. That’s why Short Elementary…
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Student BBQ team prepares for state meet in episode five CTC's Smokin' Ferrets featured in reality TV series 'BBQ High'
BBQ team has one last practice Spoiler alert! We’re giving weekly updates on the sizzling reality TV series “BBQ High,” featuring Arlington ISD’s competitive BBQ…
