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Ceremony honors students and teachers Extra work? That didn’t sound too good to Julio Favela at the beginning of the school year. The sixth grader at Goodman Elementary was about to start the Read 180 program at school. “I didn’t want to do it – because I just didn’t want to do extra work,” Julio…
Standing on a professional stage in front of a large crowd is a moment many young performers only dream about. But for three Arlington ISD students, that dream has already come true. Thanks to the Levitt Pavilion’s Youth Spotlight program, students Mason Engler of Martin High School, Ava Plumlee of Wood Elementary and Natalia Vega…
After bringing their stories to life through words and illustrations, students in Stephanie Bowsher’s Principles of Human Services class at Seguin High School are now officially published authors. Each year, Bowsher challenges her students to write and illustrate original children’s books as part of their child development unit, encouraging them to think critically about how…
Seguin valedictorian Yasmine Bouayad Agha It’s graduation season and we’re celebrating the Class of 2026 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight Arlington ISD high schools. Meet Seguin High School valedictorian Yasmine Bouayad Agha. NAME: Yasmine Bouayad Agha SCHOOL: Juan Seguin High School COLLEGE: The University of Texas at Austin INTENDED MAJOR: Chemistry 〉What is one piece of advice you would give…
Seguin salutatorian Lee Kerk It’s graduation season and we’re celebrating the Class of 2026 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight Arlington ISD high schools. Meet Seguin High School salutatorian Lee Kerk. NAME: Lee Kerk SCHOOL: Juan Seguin High School COLLEGE: The University of Texas at Arlington INTENDED MAJOR: Public Health 〉What is one piece of…
The Arlington High School FFA Wildlife Team wrapped up another competitive wildlife season with a trip to the State Wildlife Contest in Nacogdoches in April. But it also marked the final season for three Arlington High School seniors who have led the team to the state meet every year they have competed.
Martin valedictorian Kaylie Nguyen It’s graduation season and we’re celebrating the Class of 2026 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight Arlington ISD high schools. Meet Martin High School valedictorian Kaylie Nguyen. NAME: Kaylie Nguyen SCHOOL: Martin High School COLLEGE: University of Texas at Austin INTENDED MAJOR: Biology on pre-med track 〉What is one piece of advice you…
Sam Houston valedictorian Michael Okunrotifa It’s graduation season and we’re celebrating the Class of 2026 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight Arlington ISD high schools. Meet Sam Houston High School valedictorian Michael Okunrotifa. NAME: Michael Okunrotifa SCHOOL: Sam Houston High School COLLEGE: Texas Christian University INTENDED MAJOR: Electrical Engineering 〉What is one piece of…
Sam Houston salutatorian Jacob Sajimi It’s graduation season and we’re celebrating the Class of 2026 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight Arlington ISD high schools. Meet Sam Houston High School salutatorian Adeferanmi (Jacob) Sajimi. NAME: Adeferanmi (Jacob) Sajimi SCHOOL: Sam Houston High School COLLEGE: Texas Christian University INTENDED MAJOR: Mechanical Engineering 〉What is one…
Arlington Collegiate High School senior Giovanni Roman has earned one of the most prestigious scholarships in the nation: the QuestBridge College Match Scholarship. The award provides him with a full four‑year college education at the University of Notre Dame, including tuition, room and board, medical benefits, and travel expenses. The QuestBridge scholarship is a highly…