Arlington Collegiate High school senior Kevin Baylon must have known something was up when he walked into his school’s library and saw his parents with a bunch of his teachers. But that was just a small surprise compared to what was coming. Representatives from the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce and the Pettinger Foundation were…
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Parents and their small children anxiously waited inside Pearcy STEM Academy’s cafeteria. Dr. Jackeline Orsini, Arlington ISD’s director of early childhood learning, and her team warmly welcomed the parents and spoke to the exuberant children. Orsini announced to the families that their children are the first recipients of a new pre-K scholarship. The children will get to attend pre-K free-of-charge for the 2021-22 school year! Orsini called each child…
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Full scholarships for pre-K 4 students There are already several ways for students to qualify for free pre-K in the Arlington ISD. That list is growing for the 2021-22 school year as the Arlington ISD will offer scholarships to families who don’t otherwise qualify for free 4-year-old pre-K. “This is a big initiative for us,” said Arlington ISD superintendent Dr.…
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What began as a shared vision to inspire the next generation of automotive professionals has evolved into a partnership that continues to make a lasting impact on Arlington ISD students. This school year marks the third and final year of the collaboration between Ford Motor Company, the Dallas Cowboys and the Automotive Technology program at…
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Two ceremonies. Two pathways. One incredible achievement. More than 200 Arlington ISD students were honored this month in two inspiring ceremonies at the district’s Center for Visual and Performing Arts. Though their journeys were different, their accomplishment was the same – earning the prestigious Global Seal of Biliteracy. The Global Seal of Biliteracy is an international credential that…
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Four students from Martin High School have been recognized as some of the nation’s top academic performers. Seniors Sophia Miner, William Reid, John Robertson, and Julia Tran have been named Semifinalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. The honor puts them among the top 1% of high school seniors nationwide. More than 1.3 million…
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High school seniors can apply for colleges in Texas next week for FREE! From Monday, Oct. 13, through Sunday, Oct. 19, all public colleges and universities in Texas will waive admission application fees for Texas residents applying through ApplyTexas to undergraduate programs. Visit your Go Center Arlington ISD students can visit their school’s GO Center…
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Adrian Contreras, a senior at Seguin High School and an outstanding defensive lineman on the football team, got a big surprise last week. Former Dallas Cowboy Danny McCray and Cowboys mascot Rowdy showed up at Seguin last week to let Contreras know that he has been selected as the Dallas Cowboys’ nominee for the NFL…
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The school year hasn’t even started yet, but Arlington ISD students are already making their mark. Six Arlington ISD seniors were honored before the Texas Rangers game on Saturday as the 2025-2026 Richard Greene Scholars. The six each receive a $10,000 scholarship as well as a spot in an immersive internship and mentorship program that…
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Department Navigation Links Accounting Accounts Payable Budget and Finance Financial Futures Committee Financial Transparency Payroll Purchasing Department Contacts Contacts Department Contact: Lisa Phillips Director (682) 867-7352 purchasing@aisd.net The AISD Purchasing Department is responsible for ensuring all District purchases are made in accordance with District, state and federal guidelines. The department also maintains vendor W-9 forms.…
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