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Imagine a class schedule that includes checking the pulse of a medical mannequin, mastering the perfect manicure, and learning the basics of construction, all in one day. That was the experience for rising seventh, eighth, and ninth graders who participated in the Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center’s Career Camp. Now in its fourth year,…
The “Best Volunteers in the West” event recognized individuals who contributed more than 500 hours of service this school year, along with Campus STAR Volunteers selected for exceptional commitment to the district. The celebration opened with a line-dancing activity led by members of Arlington High School’s Colt Kickers Dance Team, followed by a recognition video spotlighting volunteers from each campus.
When Jenna Nguyen, a senior at Martin High School STEM Academy, began her practicum at Marquez Bakery, she hoped to get some good real-world experience. What she didn’t expect was that her hard work and dedication would lead to a $1,000 scholarship. Marquez Bakery recently hosted its second-annual Youth Empowerment Event, designed to help students…
Chick-Fil-A partners with the Arlington ISD Floral Design department to provide fresh flowers every two weeks.
Your future starts here Arlington ISD is opening the door to what comes next with one of its biggest annual events – the Arlington ISD College & Career Expo – returning Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Register here. From 5:30 to 8 p.m., families will fill the Arlington ISD Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center to explore the many paths available after…
Annual Market Expo at Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center The Arlington ISD Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center recently turned into a big market for two days, and all of the vendors were students. Entrepreneurship students from the CTC put their business ideas to the test during the district’s annual Market Expo. “Market Expo…
February is CTE Month Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog who predicts how much winter is left, wasn’t the only one casting a shadow earlier this month on Groudhog Day. Eight Arlington ISD high school students spent the day following the shadows of hotel professionals. They were participating in Groundhog Job Shadow Day, a statewide initiative sponsored…
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…
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…
Arlington ISD’s budding entrepreneurs are turning their creative ideas into real-world businesses through the Entrepreneurship Market Expo. Groups of forward-thinking entrepreneurship students from the district’s Career + Technical Center will debut their businesses and products at the Expo on Feb. 26-27. But businesses need money, so the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce has…