Student News
College and Career Expo helps students prepare for what comes next With fewer than 40 days remaining in this school year, countless high school seniors across the Arlington ISD are facing some crucial decisions. “Which college or university should I attend?” “Should I get a job to save money for higher education?” “Do I need to…
Prom dress giveaway is this Friday and Saturday Prom season is always big for Arlington ISD high schools. Thanks to the Glass Slipper program at the Junior League of Arlington, for the last 15 years girls have had the opportunity to get prom dresses at no cost thanks to the JLA and donations it receives.…
Transfer into or within Arlington ISD The Arlington ISD is opening a special transfer window for the 2023-24 school year starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28. During this window, which closes on April 28, applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis where students can transfer within the district if there is space…
Sign up today for the College & Career Expo Do you know what you’re going to do after high school? Or this summer? It’s time to start planning, and we’re here to help with the Arlington ISD’s annual College and Career Expo. Parents, students and community members, register today to attend. The expo will be…
Museum student art showcase is free If you’re looking for something great to do over spring break, head to the Arlington Museum of Art. There you can see some real Arlington ISD talent on display – literally – as the museum hosts its annual Youth Art Month show through March 23. “We try and provide…
Students honored at board meeting If you’ve wondered why the last two Arlington ISD Board of Trustees meetings have lasted so long, blame it on Arlington students. If the students weren’t so smart, the meetings wouldn’t be as long. That’s the best kind of problem to have as the district honored 141 high school juniors…
Shetty gives gift cards to Gunn Junior High teachers Sairaman Shetty, vice president of the Mayor’s Youth Commission and senior at Arlington College and Career High School, is going the extra mile to make a difference in his community. For his birthday, the senior donated 25% of his total earnings from his job to purchase…
Martin High School senior Vivian Nguyen has been named a candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Nguyen is one of more than 5,000 candidates for the program selected from the more than 3.6 million students expected to graduate this year from high school. “We are so proud of Vivian and all that she’s accomplished,”…
Since today is the last day of CTE Month, we’re highlighting career and technical student organizations – or CTSOs. Arlington ISD’s career and technical education program is all about providing future-building opportunities for students, and often those include opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. That’s certainly the case with all the district’s many CTSOs. These…
The place was rocking on Friday evening. The crowd could hardly contain their excitement as dancers lit up the stage and music blared across the auditorium. With the lights dimmed, many attendees even took out and swayed their cell phones while bopping to the music. No, Beyonce hadn’t yet made her stop to the area…