Arlington ISD

Ashley Haddad noticed her sixth grade student rocking in his chair — a sign that he was losing focus.

Arlington ISD trustees took their first look at the 2024-25 academic year budget.

St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church opened its doors for Arlington residents April 26 to gather in prayer following a shooting outside Bowie High School Wednesday, resulting in the death of one student.

Etavion Barnes, 18, was found shot outside the school around 3 p.m. Wednesday and rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Bowie was locked down for nearly two hours and 17-year-old Julian Howard was arrested, police said. Thursday classes are canceled.

Emotions filled the air as dozens of attendees dressed in Sam Houston’s signature blue listened to speakers at the Arlington ISD board meeting. There was sadness. There was anticipation. Then came a flood of memories.

As the sky darkened, all eyes at Arlington’s Martin High School were on the once-in-a-lifetime spectacle of the total solar eclipse in North Texas.

Kristin Harman knew her position as an instructional coach at Arlington ISD’s Bailey Junior High School might get cut.

On a sunny Tuesday morning in Arlington, Matt Smith started his rounds with his shirt sleeves down. It wasn’t just any day at work; it was his first day as Arlington ISD superintendent.

Matt Smith had one word on his mind as he signed the contract to become superintendent at Arlington ISD.

Arlington ISD voted unanimously to name Matt Smith as Arlington ISD’s lone finalist for superintendent. The new hire will succeed Marcelo Cavazos, who retired Aug. 31, 2023, after 11 years as the district’s superintendent.

Arlington ISD is one step closer to finding its new superintendent.

The Mansfield and Arlington school districts come out on top for starting salaries, but Fort Worth ISD is in top five for teacher pay.