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Arlington ISD honors Arlington Charities and recognizes high‑performing high schools
Summary
At the Nov. 20 meeting Arlington ISD recognized four high schools featured on the U.S. News list and presented a community partner award to Arlington Charities for food distribution and student volunteer partnerships.
Arlington ISD opened its Nov. 20 meeting with ceremonial recognitions. Chief Communications Officer Taina Northington announced that four district high schools—Martin High School, Seguin High School, Arlington College & Career High School and Arlington Collegiate High School—had earned placement on the U.S. News & World Report best high schools list and invited principals and guests forward for photos and brief remarks.
The district also honored Arlington Charities as its community partner of the evening. An Arlington Charities representative described the organization as "the largest food distribution nonprofit here in Arlington," outlining services such as drive‑up grocery orders, mobile food markets, home delivery for seniors and a partnership with the AISD Career and Technical Center for monthly distributions. The district presented a framed community partner award and thanked Arlington Charities for supporting families and collaborating with AISD staff and student volunteers.
Why it matters: Trustees and administration noted that nearly 80% of AISD students qualify for free or reduced‑price lunch, underscoring the need for community partners that address food insecurity and help stabilize student learning conditions.
Next steps: The board encouraged attendees to remain for photos and invited continued community partnerships and volunteer involvement with upcoming mobile distribution events.
