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Anderson Elementary students bring ‘icons’ to life in Living Wax Museum

February 27, 2026
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Students dress up as historical and cultural figures Anderson Elementary was buzzing with excitement yesterday as students transformed into some of the world’s most influential figures for second grade’s Living Wax Museum. Families and staff walked through hallways lined with “icons” such as Albert Einstein, Cristiano Ronaldo, Selena Quintanilla, Neil Armstrong, and Princess Diana.  The…

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture purchases Martin High School senior’s steer

February 27, 2026
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23 students sell animals in Sale of Champions Saturday was a really good day for Arlington ISD’s agriculture program at the Tarrant County Jr. Livestock Show. And it was extra good for Martin High School senior Max Maurer. First, Maurer’s steer was named the Champion American Steer. Then, the United States Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke…

Morton Elementary sixth graders win statewide Stock Market game

February 26, 2026
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Students invested a virtual $100,000 At Morton Elementary, sixth graders weren’t just learning about money this fall – they were making it grow!  By the end of the semester, their smart decisions paid off. Morton Elementary sixth grade gifted and talented students earned first place at the middle school level in the Fall 2025 Stock Market Game, a statewide competition that introduces students…

Arlington High senior uses professional internship to prepare for her future

February 24, 2026
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Abigail Moore is interning with Caterpillar Abigail Moore, second in her senior class at Arlington High School, isn’t just an aspiring engineer and soon-to-be professional women’s baseball player. She’s also an intern with the world’s leading manufacturer of construction equipment, Caterpillar Inc.  Moore’s path to a professional internship began with specialized coursework at Arlington ISD’s Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center (CTC). Reflecting on the impact of the program, Moore noted that the CTC provided her with a tailored…

Dive into coding and robotics at Arlington ISD’s free Camp Innovation

February 20, 2026
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Calling All Arlington ISD fourth-9th graders Looking for a fun, FREE way to spend the summer? Join us at Arlington ISD’s Camp Innovation, a week-long camp in June where students dive into coding, robotics, and all things tech! Camp Innovation exposes students to a variety of innovative technologies and learning experiences, designed to: Build foundational…

Area 8 spelling bee goes 36 rounds

February 12, 2026
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Arlington ISD students went above and BEE-yond at the district’s spelling bees last week – and now the winners are heading to regionals.  This spelling season included three district bees – Area 7, Area 8, and the Spanish Spelling Bee – and students showed that a strong vocabulary, steady nerves, and a little confidence can take…

Seguin High School students write and illustrate children’s books

February 9, 2026
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“No losers at the playground – only popular kids!” Those words instantly captured the attention of Stephanie Bowsher’s Principles of Human Services class at Seguin High School as one student read her original children’s book aloud. Each year, Bowsher challenges her students to write and illustrate a children’s book. This year, she raised the bar…

Students celebrated for big ideas in entrepreneurship contest

February 6, 2026
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Arlington ISD students dream big In Arlington ISD, students are inspired to dream BIG.  For two decades, Arlington ISD’s What’s Your Big Idea? Entrepreneurship Contest has celebrated imagination, problem-solving, and the belief that great ideas can come from anyone, at any age!  The huge What’s Your Big Idea? awards ceremony last night at UTA College Park Center –where more than 600 student finalists from grades three through eight walked across the stage and received medals – looked…

Arlington ISD career and technical education offers real-world learning experiences

February 5, 2026
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CTE has opportunities for every student February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, so it’s the perfect time to spotlight Arlington ISD’s robust CTE program. But in Arlington ISD, CTE isn’t just a February focus – it’s a year-round priority. “CTE programming is the catalyst through which students gain the knowledge and skills that…

Webb Elementary students rewarded with new bikes and skateboards

January 30, 2026
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Watch Students get bike or skateboard Imagine going to school one day and returning home with a new bicycle or skateboard. That’s exactly what happened for a big group of students from Webb Elementary recently.   Students from pre-K through sixth grade with exemplary attendance and citizenship were awarded a new bike, skateboard, or ukelele thanks to a donation from Cand’AID, a nonprofit organization with a mission to…