My 91Ö±²¥ Parent Newsletter for November 2025

Welcome to November, the holiday season is right around the corner.

91Ö±²¥ Families,

We have worked with our community partners to gather a list of local organizations providing food resources to 91Ö±²¥ families. This is a live website that will update automatically.

It's already time to start thinking about the experience your student will have in 91Ö±²¥ next school year.  There are several parent information meetings coming up that highlight the free programs your student has access to next year. The district is already planning next year's academic calendar. Click the image below to share your input.

Important Dates & Events

  • Nov 4 - Election Day ()
  • Nov 5 -
  • Nov 6 - Board Meeting 
  • Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Parade
  • Nov. 20 - Transfer window opens
  • Nov. 20 - National Parental Involvement Day
  • Nov. 20 - Board Meeting 
  • Nov. 24-28 - Student/Staff holiday
  • Nov. 27 - Thanksgiving

Apply Now For 91Ö±²¥ Specialized Programs

Applications are now open for the many specialized programs in 91Ö±²¥. These are exclusive student opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. From dual language and fine arts to STEM and leadership, 91Ö±²¥ has the right program for every student.

You can attend a parent information meeting, learn more and apply below.

Transfer Window Opens Nov. 20

91Ö±²¥â€™s transfer window opens Nov. 20 through Dec. 4. This is when families already in 91Ö±²¥ can apply to transfer to a different school, or families from outside the district can apply to transfer into an 91Ö±²¥ school.

Text (SMS) Messaging Update

91Ö±²¥â€™s mass communication system, Finalsite, has changed their text messaging short code. 

  • Emergency text messages will now come from 53291
  • General/outreach messages will come from 97178

This change allows Finalsite to maintain message deliverability while returning to the familiar setup of separate numbers for emergency and general messages. Please save both numbers in your contacts so you can quickly recognize messages from our schools.

What's Your Big Idea?

The annual entrepreneurship contest sponsored by the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce inspires students to get creative and come up with big ideas.

ENTRIES ARE DUE NOVEMBER 5.

Community Resources Email

to receive emails twice a month with information on food bank distributions.

Do you need food assistance now? See our Food Resources Flyer.

High School Marching Bands

Marching Bands at the Veterans Day Parade

Come honor our veterans and cheer on all six bands as they march with drill teams and cheerleaders in the in Arlington’s Entertainment District on Nov. 11, starting at 5 p.m.

All six of 91Ö±²¥â€™s high school marching bands earned top honors and advanced to Area contests – a feat achieved only five times since 2004! It’s just another example of 91Ö±²¥â€™s superior fine arts programs.

91Ö±²¥ in the News

Check out Spectrum News’ visit to the 91Ö±²¥ Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center showcasing how our career and technical education programs are meeting workforce needs.

91Ö±²¥ Facilities Job Fair

If you’re looking for a stable, rewarding career where your work truly matters, come to 91Ö±²¥â€™s Facility Services Job Fair on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 5-7 p.m. at the Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center. You could walk away with a new job that same evening.

New Resource for Students Experiencing Homelessness

Finding support within our community related to homelessness is only a call or click away! If you or someone you know with school-aged children is experiencing homelessness, help is just around the corner.

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has launched a new resource to support the continuous enrollment of students.

Visit for all of your needs.

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