To find the school that your child will attend, call the Kennedale Independent School District Office with your address. You can contact them at 817-483-3600.

Kennedale ISD captures Arlington residents in a small section in the southwest corner of the city. KISD encourages parent participation at each level of the school district. Currently, there are parent volunteers at each school. Additionally, parents can apply to participate in the elementary schools Parent Teacher Association (PTA). If you are interested in additional information on either of these programs, contact the schools directly. The District Educators Improvement Committee (DEIC), meets at least three times each year and consists of 12 parents (one set of parents from each school), 2 community members, 2 business representatives, 6 elementary teachers, 4 secondary teachers, 2 special program teachers, and 3 non-teaching employees. The purpose of this committee is to plan and implement improvement projects for the district.

Regular board meetings are scheduled the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m., and are held in the Kennedale High School at 901 Treepoint, Kennedale. To speak before the school board you must fill out the form provided for speakers prior to the meeting. Each speaker will be limited to five minutes. If you would like to speak at length regarding an agenda item, contact the school administration office.

Some schools offer after-school programs. To find out if a program is available at the school that your child attends contact them directly. For more information concerning the schools, you may call KISD at 817-483-3600.

What if I live in the Fort Worth Independent School District?

Fort Worth ISD captures the Arlington residents in a small section in the west part of the city. The Fort Worth ISD encourages parent participation at each level of the school district. If you are interested in volunteer opportunities you can contact your child’s school directly or the Fort Worth ISD Volunteer Services at 817-871-2450.

Some schools offer after-school programs. To find out if a program is available at the school that your child attends, contact them directly.

Regular board meetings are scheduled the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., and can be viewed on chartered cable channel 33. To speak before the school board you must fill out the form provided for speakers prior to the meeting For more information concerning the schools, you may call the Fort Worth ISD at 817-871-2000.

Where can I get my children immunized for school?

Your private physician can immunize your child. In addition, there are three reduced rate clinics in Arlington:

New York Avenue WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
1608 New York Avenue; Arlington, Texas 76010
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Shot Clinic: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (no appointment necessary)
Reduced rate shots: 1st Thursday and 3rd Wednesday of each month

Pantego WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
2208 West Park Row Drive; Arlington, Texas 76013
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Shot Clinic: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Reduced rate shots: 4th Thursday of each month

Randol Mill Clinic
536 West Randol Mill Road; Arlington, Texas 76011
Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday,
7:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Also, there are several shot sites located at various schools throughout the city. Please contact Arlington Independent School District’s Health Service at 817-801-1925 for more information.

In Mansfield Independent School District, reduced rate shots are available the 1st Monday of every month at the Living Word Church located at 107 North 1st Avenue, Mansfield.

What is the Teen Advisory Group and what do they do?

The Teen Advisory Group gives teens the opportunity to be heard. The group was created in 1996 as part of the Youth and Families Board. The Youth and Families Board is an advisory group appointed by the Arlington City Council that provides input and opinions on policies relating to the youth and families of Arlington. The Teen Advisory Group’s goals are to gain youth input and advise the Council on issues relating to youth.

Fifteen youth are appointed by the Youth and Families Board to the Teen Advisory Group. The Teen Advisory Group meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. However, no formal agenda is prepared.

Applications for the Teen Advisory Group are available at Arlington area schools and the City Manager’s Office, located at 101 West Abram Street, 3rd floor. For more information, contact the City Manager’s Office at 817-459-6100.

What can my neighborhood organization do about teenagers loitering in our neighborhood?

For an immediate problem, contact the Police Department at 9-1-1. Contact the Police District responsible for your area to speak with the supervisor in charge of your beat to discuss options for solutions to alleviate the problem.

How does Arlington handle minor teen offenses?

The Arlington Teen Court is a diversionary program for teens who have committed traffic violations or minor criminal offenses. It allows them to go through a trial by their peers and to complete a sentence of community service work hours. If all terms are met, the offense will be dismissed. The mission of the Arlington Teen Court is to benefit young people and the community. The program provides an alternative method of adjudicating minor juvenile offenses. It gives teens the opportunity to participate in and become knowledgeable of the justice system. Teens are involved in the program as volunteer attorneys, jurors, and court officials. For more information please call 817-459-6953.