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ACHS salutatorian Paola Meraz It’s graduation season and we are celebrating the Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight Arlington ISD high schools. Meet Arlington Collegiate High School’s salutatorian Paola Meraz. NAME: Paola Meraz SCHOOL: Arlington Collegiate High School COLLEGE: University of Texas at Arlington INTENDED MAJOR: Nursing 〉What is one piece of advice you would give an incoming…
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11th annual Back to School Kickoff is at AT&T Stadium The annual Arlington ISD Back to School Kickoff will be back at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 2. Your student can get a new free backpack plus: Free age-appropriate school supplies Dental and health screenings Haircuts provided by students from the Career + Technical Center…
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Graduation is almost here! Be sure to visit Arlington ISD’s graduation webpage, aisd.net/graduation, for schedules, FAQs and links to the live graduation broadcasts. All six traditional high schools will once again have their ceremonies at Globe Life Field on June 2-3, and Arlington Collegiate High School, Arlington College and Career High School and Venture High School…
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Teacher helps secure donated eyes Confidence. Courage. Vision. Sam Houston High School junior Dayanara Sanchez has never let blindness define her. A history lover, talented writer and passionate advocate, she radiates determination and grace. But this spring break, thanks to a powerful act of kindness from someone who believed in her – her teacher –…
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Smart Mouth pizza now at four schools Even the pizza in Arlington ISD is getting smarter. That’s because the district is serving up something exciting in its cafeterias thanks to a new partnership with Smart Mouth Pizza. Known for serving restaurant-quality pizza crafted just for K-12 schools, Smart Mouth is helping Arlington ISD raise the…
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New items include turkey gumbo, teriyaki bowls and more In Arlington ISD, students aren’t just the customers in the cafeteria, they’re the creators behind the menu. That’s the heart of the district’s innovative By Students 4 Students (BS4S) program. Now in its fourth year, BS4S gives students the opportunity to shape what ends up on…
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Pre-K STEM fair highlights hands-on learning It was the world’s cutest science fair. Pre-K students from every Arlington ISD elementary school showed off their STEM projects at Arlington ISD’s first Pre-K STEM Fair last week at the Arlington ISD Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual and Performing Arts. The STEM Fair highlighted what makes Arlington ISD’s pre-K program the…
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RoboBoat team makes third appearance at competition He’s fast, he’s smart and he’s named after the shark in “Finding Nemo.” Yep, meet Bruce, the Martin High School RoboBoat Team’s autonomous, high-tech vessel. Last month, Bruce and the Martin RoboBoat Team, the MHS Seals, traveled to Sarasota, Florida, to compete in the 2025 RoboBoat international competition,…
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Planning for life after high school can feel overwhelming, but it’s never too early to start. That’s why the Arlington ISD College and Career Expo 2025 was a great opportunity for students to explore their options, meet with colleges and learn about potential job opportunities. Dozens of colleges, universities and employers were on hand to…
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Arlington ISD mad about science Craig and Tiffany Sepulveda could hardly believe the news earlier this month about their daughter, Rachel, a second grader at Hill Elementary. The two had learned that the youngster had been specifically chosen – among dozens of Arlington ISD students – to attend the 2025 Rotary STEM Day. The four-hour…
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