First bond sale of 2019 Bond program Feb. 5 First series of bonds authorized through the 2019 Bond Program

January 31, 2020
AISD Bond 2019 logo

Arlington ISD will offer the first series of bonds authorized through the 2019 Bond Program for sale on February 5, 2020.  The bonds were approved by AISD voters on November 5, 2019.  Details on projects to be funded by the 2019 Bond Program can be found at www.aisd.net/bond2019. Individuals interested in purchasing AISD bonds can contact…

New Wood Elementary library opens Addition opened this month

January 24, 2020
Wood Elementary's new libary addition

January 2020 – The new library at Wood Elementary is officially open. After many months of construction, the 5,750-square-foot addition, funded by the 2014 Bond program, welcomed students for the first time in early January. “This is an exciting time for our students because the new library, along with the STEM labs and enhanced security…

Wood library addition to open in January Construction is nearly complete

December 13, 2019
New Wood Elementary library

Dec. 13, 2019 – Construction of the new Wood Elementary library is almost finished. The 5,750-square-foot addition, funded by the 2014 Bond program, will open for students when they return from winter break in January. “Wood Elementary places the highest priority on engaging academics and innovative approaches,” said Elizabeth Springfield, Wood’s librarian. “Students have always…

AISD Contractor Symposium Dec. 11 Learn about projects in the 2019 Bond

December 6, 2019

The Arlington Independent School District invites all contractors to a symposium to learn how to do business with the District on upcoming opportunities in the $966 million Bond Program. Lunch will be provided. Wednesday, December 11, 2019 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM AISD Professional Development Center 1111 W. Arbrook Blvd., Arlington, Texas 76015 Sign up…

Sam Houston ensemble performs soundtrack for JFK documentary premiere Sam Houston teacher composed the music

November 22, 2019

SPECIAL ENCORE PERFORMANCE Tuesday, December 17, 2019 | 7 p.m. Free Event | Sam Houston High School Café Due to the overwhelming community response, we are happy to announce a special, one night only, encore performance of three world premieres presented by the Sam Houston High School Percussion Ensemble in collaboration with the Sixth Floor Museum at…

Watch time lapse of Fine Arts Center/Athletics Complex construction Video shows 10 months of construction

November 15, 2019
Image from time lapse video of construction at the AISD Fine Arts Center and Athletics Complex

Nov. 15, 2019 – Watch construction of the Fine Arts Center and Athletics Complex from the ground up in this time lapse video. The video starts in January when there were just muddy fields at the site adjacent to AT&T Stadium and goes through Nov. 14 when the structures are completely up. Construction of the…

Ceremony celebrates construction progress of Fine Arts Center and Athletics Complex Both facilities scheduled to open in fall 2020

November 7, 2019
AISD leaders sign final beam at topping out ceremony for future AISD Fine Arts Center and Athletics Complex

Nov. 7, 2019 – A topping out ceremony at the Arlington ISD’s future Fine Arts Center and Athletics Complex yesterday celebrated construction progress and a good safety record for all workers. Senior administrators from AISD joined leaders from architect HKS and construction manager Adolfson & Peterson Construction, along with the entire work crew, for lunch…

Learn about the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Video highlights volunteer committee's role

October 28, 2019
Title image from video about the AISD's Citizens Bond Oversight Committee

The Citizens Bond Oversight Committee was established to provide transparency and enhance public confidence in the use of proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by voters on May 10, 2014. The purpose of the CBOC is to provide findings and recommendations to the Board of Trustees relating to the expenditure of bond proceeds authorized…

Aerial photos show construction progress of AISD Fine Arts Center and Athletics Complex NEW FACILITIES ON TRACK TO OPEN IN FALL 2020

October 4, 2019
Aerial photo of construction of future AISD Fine Arts Center and Athletics Complex

Oct. 4, 2019 – Aerial photos of the future Arlington ISD Fine Arts Center and Athletics Complex show the tremendous progress being made in construction. It’s easy to see where the arena, natatorium and concert hall are located. The Fine Arts Center will serve the entire district, grades prekindergarten-12, with world-class performance and demonstration venues. It will…

Bowie High School auditorium reopens after renovations Renovations included lighting, rigging, sound, more

September 27, 2019
Bowie High School's renovated auditorium

September 2019 – The auditorium at Bowie High School reopened this month after several months of renovations. The auditorium and stage received new lighting, sound, A/V system, curtain, motorized rigging, draperies, fire curtain, carpet and seating. The renovations were part of many Bond 2014 projects at Bowie. The scope of work included a number of…