SwampBites February 16, 2026

Parents, we need your voice!

Please take 3 minutes to answer this one important question

Thinking about the future we want to create, what should every student in Arlington ISD feel, experience, and be prepared for?
PARENTS, DO YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HOW TO INTERPRET STAAR SCORES? WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE THE NEW ARLINGTON HS FACILITIES?

Art Exhibition - February 17th

The Art department has an upcoming Art Exhibit at the AISD Center for Visual and Perfoming Arts. Come celebrate our students' work!!  The event is February 17th from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. 

SAVE THE DATE

You are formally invited to te you to Gunn’s Black History Month celebration, Rhythms of Heritage, on Friday, Feb. 27th, from 6:00–8:00 PM. This celebration will showcase African-American culture through performances and will feature black-owned entrepreneurs as vendors.

As we plan this special event, we are seeking black-owned businesses and performers to showcase their talents and/or products. We are interested in all types of vendors, HBCUs, and performances connected to black culture.

Please share this link with anyone who may be interested in participating.

Due to school closures caused by the winter storm last month, Monday, March 23, 2026, will now be a regular instructional day for all students and staff at all campuses and departments. February 16, 2025 will remain a student/staff holiday as planned. This day was originally designated as a bad weather make-up day in our Board adopted calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. Every instructional day matters, and each one plays an important role in student learning and progress. After weather-related closures, it is important for us to thoughtfully restore as much classroom time as possible, so students remain on track academically. We understand calendar changes impact family schedules, and we do not make these decisions lightly. Our goal is to be proactive, transparent, and respectful by announcing this change more than six weeks in advance. Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together to support the academic growth of our students.

PARENTS, WE NEED YOU !!

Our PTA does so much for our students and staff. Please consider signing up for volunteer opportunities and consider serving on the PTA board next year !!

ATHLETICS

In order to compete, athletes must pass all classes with a 70 or higher each six weeks.

If you have any questions, please contact our Athletic Coordinator, Mr. Richard Joyner at rjoyner1@aisd.net.

FEBRUARY

Feb 17th - Choir PreUIL

Feb 18th - SBDM Committee Meeting

Feb 20th - 7th Grade Medal of Honor Field Trip

Feb 21st - Piano Festival at the CVPA Track meet at Seguin HS Robotics Sphero Challenge

Feb 26th-27th - Choir UIL

Feb 26th - Band Beginner Solo and Ensemble

Feb 27th - Black History Month Celebration (stay tuned for more information!)

Feb 28th - Track Meet @ AHS

March

Mar 3rd-5th - Orchestra UIL

Mar 3rd - Open House

Mar 6th - 8th Grade AVID field trip

Mar 7th - Track meet at Martin

Mar 10th - Family Movie Night

Mar 12th - Track meet at Seguin

Mar 12th - Band PreUIL

Mar 13th - Student Government Day

Spring Break - March 16th-20th
March 16th -20th

CREATED BY
Gunn JH & FADL Academy