Student Life
Students at Beckham Elementary are taking flight. They journeyed recently into the world of aviation with a hands-on, in-house field trip that introduced pre-K through third grade students to STEM concepts and aerospace careers — one of the largest employment sectors in North Texas. The experience was made possible after the campus applied for and…
The Martin High School archery team captured the 2026 Western National Championship last month at the NASP Western National Bullseye Tournament in Sandy, Utah – again. The victory marks the team’s third consecutive national title, continuing Arlington ISD’s dominant run in the sport. Led by head coach Alex Villanueva, twenty-four Martin archers competed in the…
By Students 4 Students Phase II – The Great Arlington ISD Cook-Off
“Mmmm” is all you heard as students snapped their fingers in approval after biting into a flavor-packed morsel of honey fire chicken stir fry. But the reaction was different with the next taste test. The buffalo chicken cauliflower bites failed to garner the same approval. The Sam Houston High School students tried out a number of dishes at…
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…