Student Life
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Prince Day with Prince Lebanese Grill means great food In Arlington ISD, a prince wears a chef’s hat. The district celebrated the first “Prince Day” across all high school campuses yesterday – honoring the flavors of local favorite Prince Lebanese Grill. With a choice of Mediterranean chicken, Prince shawarma wings or beef pita served with…
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Over 50 Gators crochet every Tuesday Keep calm and crochet on! The new Crochet Club at Gunn Junior High and Fine Arts and Dual Language Academy is weaving together both creativity and compassion. “It’s so fun,” eighth grader Kelsey Erlandsen said. “I get to see my peers do what I love to do.” Started…
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All art students contribute Hispanic Heritage Month at Workman Junior High School is a thing of beauty. That’s what happens when three art teachers work with their students to create a display that captures the essence of the month with vibrant colors and works of art. There are pinatas, paper flowers and of course portraits.…
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Homecoming season starts this week Homecoming season is finally here! And in Texas, that can only mean one thing – it’s time to Mum It Up! The once small, fresh chrysanthemums have become the biggest, boldest, most fabulous accessory of the season. With ribbon, cowbells, stuffed animals and even flashing lights, mums are a…
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