Student Life
Halloween at Hill Elementary was anything but ordinary this year. Instead of spooky stories and candy, fourth graders spent the morning bringing science to life during the school’s sixth annual Frankenstein Day – a hands-on STEM adventure where every student became a scientist for the day. Dressed in lab coats, goggles, and festive scientist costumes,…
Walking with purpose Eight Arlington ISD students took a walk in downtown Arlington last week. Each had a white cane that helped them find their way to Levitt Pavilion, where they ate lunch and met Mayor Jim Ross. With guidance and support from Arlington ISD specialists and City of Arlington staff, the students – who…
Dallas Cowboys defensive back Adedayo Odeleye lunged for the flag, but Ella Ezell, a fourth grader at Remysne Elementary, stayed light on her toes and just out of reach. Ella was the only student left in the flag football drill and managed to hold out until the whistle. “At the end, I was just like…
Camp Innovation welcomes 900+ students Summer break might be a time to relax – but at Arlington ISD’s Camp Innovation, it’s also a time to explore, get hands-on and try something completely new. Back for another exciting year, Camp Innovation 2025 gave rising fifth through tenth graders across the district a chance to dive into…
Free meals all summer This summer, Arlington ISD will connect children 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old with healthy, no-cost summer meals. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition program administered in the Lone Star State by the Texas Department of Agriculture…
Smokin’ Ferrets going back to BBQ championship Arlington ISD’s BBQ team the Smokin’ Ferrets is heading back to the state BBQ championship competition. The team qualified after placing fourth overall – including second for desserts – out of 17 teams at a regional competition hosted for the first time at the Arlington ISD Dan Dipert…
February is National CTE Month Career and technical education classes are meant to prepare students for careers or college after they graduate. But seniors Jazmin Amaro and Alexander Martinez are already prepared. The two outstanding students won’t graduate for a few more months, but their CTE classes have them ready now. Amaro and Martinez are…
Dance in 2025 with Gunn student dancers Ready to shimmy, shake and sashay your way into 2025? We sure are! Come dance into the new year with Gunn Junior High dance students! Join us as we hit the dance floor at schools across Arlington ISD. We made the final stop on our dance tour at…
Dance in 2025 with the Jones Dance Crew Ready to shimmy, shake and sashay your way into 2025? We sure are! Come dance into the new year with Jones Academy students! Join us as we hit the dance floor at schools across Arlington ISD. Our first stop? Jones Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language,…
Have you ever wondered what Christmas is like around the world? Just ask the English as a Second Language (ESL) program students at Arlington High School! This year, they hosted their fourth annual Christmas Around the World event. Over 40 ESL students came together to bring the magic of Christmas from their home country or…