Student Life
Watch ‘BBQ High’ trailer A new series on Chip and Joanna Gaine’s Magnolia Network will feature some of Arlington ISD’s own. The students on the Arlington ISD Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center’s BBQ team, the Smokin’ Ferrets, have made a name for themselves in Texas and are about to be introduced to the rest of…
Career Camp gives students a head start Interested in pasta making, rocket launching or travel planning? It’s never too early to dive into the world of career and technical education (CTE) opportunities in Arlington ISD. That’s why the district’s second annual Career Exploration Camp was the perfect place for incoming seventh, eighth and ninth grade…
Campers practiced Spanish and French The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris don’t start until Friday. But they already happened in Arlington at Wimbish World Language Academy. Wimbish is a dual-language elementary school where all students – pre-K through sixth grade – are immersed in either Spanish or French. But the summer break can take a…
July 4th parade celebrates students’ accomplishments It’s not really time for the July 4th holiday until the Arlington ISD extended school year (ESY) July 4th parade happens. So now the 4th can happen! Last Thursday Webb Elementary was the site of the annual ESY parade. The parade is a chance to celebrate the ESY students…
Students learn coding to fly drones This week, student coders and pilots took flight at the seventh and largest Arlington ISD Camp Innovation yet. Hosted by the district’s technology integration and innovation department at the Arlington ISD Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center, the four-day camp offers fourth through 10th-grade students a unique opportunity to…
Take 25 minutes to talk about summer safety With only a week remaining until summer break, it’s almost time to swim, play and relax. While classes may soon be out, safety precautions must stay in! “We want kids to be safe, be happy, make good choices and continue learning over the summertime,” said Arlington ISD…
St. Nicholas drops gifts in students’ shoes Santa Clause has already been to Wimbish World Language Academy. Actually, it was St. Nicholas, a German version of Santa. Wimbish is using the holiday season to teach and expose students to different cultures. With so many different holiday traditions celebrated worldwide, there are endless opportunities to learn. “I’m…
Good attendance at school is critical for success and will impact a child’s entire life. That’s why the Arlington ISD is highlighting Attendance Awareness Month throughout September. “Attendance is the key to high school graduation and college and career readiness,” said Ginger Polster, the principal at Arlington ISD’s Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center. Graduation…
Tips to make it a great day School starts tomorrow! Here are five tips to help you and your kids have a great first day back at school in the Arlington ISD. Get a Head Start Back to school eve is just as important as the first day of school. Take some time to…
Martin senior started high school at age 10 Oforitsenere Bodunrin was only 10 when she started her freshman year at Martin High School, but that didn’t stop her from making the most of her time and excelling as a high schooler. Now, at only 14, she’s about to graduate. “It feels good to be graduating…