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‘BBQ High’ episode four stars Martin High School student

September 3, 2024
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Read recap of ‘BBQ High’ episode four  Spoiler alert! We’re giving weekly updates on the sizzling reality TV series “BBQ High,” featuring Arlington ISD’s competitive BBQ team.      Episode four of Magnolia Network’s TV series “BBQ High” was all about decisions for Martin High School senior Marc Fadel.   While celebrating his two-year anniversary with his…

Read the recap of ‘BBQ High’s’ third episode

August 26, 2024
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“BBQ High” on Magnolia Network Spoiler alert! We’re giving weekly updates on the sizzling reality TV series “BBQ High,” featuring Arlington ISD’s competitive BBQ team.    Magnolia Network’s new series “BBQ High” returned this Sunday with an update on the Smokin’ Ferrets from the Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center (CTC).  After securing their spot at…

First episode of ‘BBQ High’ features Arlington ISD’s BBQ team

August 20, 2024
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‘BBQ High’ debuted on Sunday Spoiler alert! We’ll be giving weekly updates on the sizzling reality TV series “BBQ High,” featuring Arlington ISD’s competitive BBQ team.  When most people think of high school extracurriculars, they picture football games, marching bands or theater productions. But in Arlington ISD, a new kind of team is bringing all…

New reality show ‘BBQ High’ features Arlington ISD culinary students

August 15, 2024
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Watch ‘BBQ High’ trailer A new series on Chip and Joanna Gaine’s Magnolia Network will feature some of Arlington ISD’s own. The students on the Arlington ISD Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center’s BBQ team, the Smokin’ Ferrets, have made a name for themselves in Texas and are about to be introduced to the rest of…

Career Exploration Camp introduces students to career tech options

July 25, 2024
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Career Camp gives students a head start Interested in pasta making, rocket launching or travel planning? It’s never too early to dive into the world of career and technical education (CTE) opportunities in Arlington ISD.    That’s why the district’s second annual Career Exploration Camp was the perfect place for incoming seventh, eighth and ninth grade…

Students take flight at Arlington ISD’s Camp Innovation 

June 13, 2024
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Students learn coding to fly drones This week, student coders and pilots took flight at the seventh and largest Arlington ISD Camp Innovation yet. Hosted by the district’s technology integration and innovation department at the Arlington ISD Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center, the four-day camp offers fourth through 10th-grade students a unique opportunity to…

CTC’s BBQ and ProStart teams set to compete Saturday

May 2, 2024
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BBQ team taking on rivals at state Ribs, brisket and chicken are just a few of the categories Arlington ISD’s Smokin’ Ferrets will be competing in when they go to the HSBBQ state competition on Saturday. With over $30,000 worth of scholarships on the line, it’s no wonder the Ferrets – Arlington ISD’s Career and…

Students showcase dessert creations at art exhibit

May 1, 2024
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Eat Your Art Out The Arlington Museum of Art’s annual Eat Your Art Out event once again delighted dessert enthusiasts and art lovers alike with its delectable display of culinary creativity. “We’re sweet on art, and we’re sweet on you” was this year’s theme, which celebrated the intersection of confectionery delights and artistic expression. Bakers…

High school culinary students showcase their creations

April 11, 2024
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By Students 4 Students Showcase The By Students 4 Students (BS4S) program in Arlington ISD is exactly how it sounds.   “Our students are the customers,” said Arlington ISD executive director of food services David Lewis.   And in this case, they’re the masterminds behind the menu, too!   That’s why culinary classes from four…

Arlington ISD Fire Academy wins $50,000 grant for training equipment

April 10, 2024
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Preparing Future Firefighters  Arlington ISD Fire Academy instructor Brandon Russ has always been passionate about empowering his students to pursue their dreams in firefighting and emergency response.   That’s why when he had an idea to improve the program’s experience, he reached out to Arlington ISD Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center (CTC) principal Ginger Polster…