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A student uses her phone during math class to watch a video to further her understanding of the assignment.

Debate over cell phones in the classroom continues

May 25, 2020

The term “homeless” is a broad spectrum and students can be subjugated to this word if they have to share a house with multiple families or if they are in and out of shelters. According to the National Center for Homeless Education, Texas is home to approximately 10 percent of the country’s homeless youth and children. During the 2014-2015 school year, Texas school districts identified 113,294 students as homeless — and that is a conservative number.

Homeless doesn’t mean hopeless, on-campus programs available for homeless teens

May 18, 2020

In an unprecedented move Arlington ISD closed all 78 schools and canceled all activities until March 30 in an effort to prevent the possible spread of coronavirus.

Schools closed indefinitely, online learning for credits begins April 13 (Updated 4/2/2020)

March 13, 2020

As vaping options increase so do consequences, risks

As vaping options increase so do consequences, risks

February 20, 2020

Arlington ISD embarked on a ambitious campaign to gain voter approval for a nearly $1 billion bond, the largest the district has ever sent to voters. On Tuesday, the bond was approved.

Voters approve bond, major changes planned at AHS, across the district

November 6, 2019

Students in Mike Roark's AP Physics C class participate in a projectile design lab. “About 50% are female in my first year Physics class; however, about ⅔ of my second year class are males,” Roark said. With the hashtag

Trending #ShecanSTEM sheds light on need for more females in STEM careers

September 26, 2019

OCS was completely overhauled to better serve students to aid them academically and behaviorally.

OCS overhauled to better support students academically, behaviorally

September 23, 2019

As a result of the new tardy policy, there were nearly one-third fewer tardies during the first two weeks of school compared to the number of tardies during the same time last year.

Number of tardies drops with new tardy policy in place

September 13, 2019

Principal Shahveer Dhalla watches students as they cross the new pedestrian crossing on their way into school. The City of Arlington installed the crossing in August to give people going to and from AHS added safety.

New pedestrian crossing frustrates but protects students, faculty

August 29, 2019

With their eyes on the prize, 14 students make up Top 2% of the Class of 2019

With their eyes on the prize, 14 students make up Top 2% of the Class of 2019

May 30, 2019

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