Student-athletes look ahead to college There was much to celebrate at the 2024 National Signing Day event Tuesday for the Arlington ISD, including a significant increase in the number of participating student-athletes. The event honored 112 students from the six traditional high schools, up from 82 in 2023. In all, they earned more than $6.3…
Visit this pageCollege planning should begin as early as possible to become familiar with college entrance requirements. The counseling department publishes a junior and senior handbook containing helpful college and career planning information.
School counselors and go center advisors are available on all campuses to assist students in their college, career and military planning. Students are encouraged to attend the annual district College Night to interact with college/university officials and receive up-to-date information.
Your school counseling office can provide additional information on the date, time and location. Ranking in the top 10% of the graduating class and earning distinguished level of achievement, results in automatic admission to most Texas state colleges and universities.
Visit this pageAcademics are the foundation of Arlington ISD. Every student deserves the opportunity to distinguish themselves academically. Advanced Academics provides those opportunities. Through the district’s Gifted and Talented services, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, AVID, OnRamps, and a variety of enrichment programs our brightest, most able learners are provided differentiated and enriched instruction designed to challenge and encourage their academic endeavors. With consideration of the characteristics of gifted students and their learning needs, our students are afforded opportunities to build on their strengths, to become critical thinkers, to challenge themselves to grow academically and to emerge as tomorrow’s leaders.
Visit this pageBoard Brief from Trustee Brooklyn Richardson The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees met last night, May 2, 2024. Here are some of the highlights. Martin High School’s choir opened the evening, and they were amazing as always. They were directed by Martin’s retiring choir director Kay Owens. If you missed it a couple of weeks…
Visit this page7,000 rubber ducks race at Duck Derby Two-year-old Bryce Dillon could hardly contain his excitement recently while at Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center in Arlington. “They’re coming! They’re coming!” he said, bouncing up and down as he squatted at the edge of the lazy river. “I know!” his mom Ashley joyfully replied as she, Bryce…
Visit this pageBBQ team taking on rivals at state Ribs, brisket and chicken are just a few of the categories Arlington ISD’s Smokin’ Ferrets will be competing in when they go to the HSBBQ state competition on Saturday. With over $30,000 worth of scholarships on the line, it’s no wonder the Ferrets – Arlington ISD’s Career and…
Visit this pageEat Your Art Out The Arlington Museum of Art’s annual Eat Your Art Out event once again delighted dessert enthusiasts and art lovers alike with its delectable display of culinary creativity. “We’re sweet on art, and we’re sweet on you” was this year’s theme, which celebrated the intersection of confectionery delights and artistic expression. Bakers…
Visit this pageWhat’s Your Big Idea? 2024 Bailey Junior High eighth grader Darius Turner wants to be an entrepreneur. Even before he and his mom received an email asking for entries for the 18th Annual What’s Your Big Idea?” contest – sponsored by Arlington ISD and the Greater Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce – he was already…
Visit this pageThe 2024 College and Career Expo was a success! Jade Rojas is only a 16-year-old junior at Lamar High School. But she demonstrates the maturity and focus of a doctoral student while contemplating life after she graduates from the north Arlington campus in 2025. Having witnessed family members battle life-threatening illnesses, Rojas soon hopes to…
Visit this pageBoard recognizes student of the month Ethan Hodge Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on March 21, 2024, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. The evening started with a symphonic orchestra performance by elite Arlington ISD junior high students who were selected to the Texas Music Educators Association Region…
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