Oct. 28, 2016 – The Board of Education of Arlington Independent School District will receive sealed proposals for new construction of the Agricultural Science Center (CSP 17-36) until Nov. 15, 2016. About the project The districtwide Agricultural Science Center will provide a state-of-the-art facility for agriculture education and will house agriculture science projects, including heifers,…
Oct. 27, 2016 – The Citizens Bond Oversight Committee met yesterday for its quarterly review of the status and progress of the 2014 Bond program. Led by AISD Chief Financial Officer Cindy Powell, AISD staff gave updates on the various areas of the bond: fine arts; safety, security and technology; transportation; and facilities. The meeting…
Students from all six comprehensive high schools who will be juniors or seniors during the 2017-2018 school year are invited to register for programs at the Career and Technical and Agricultural Science Centers, which will open in fall 2017. Programs at the centers include agricultural mechanics, animal science, animation, architecture, automotive, biomedical science, broadcasting, cosmetology,…
Oct. 21, 2016 – The AISD spent $1.98 million in bond funds this year on musical instruments, uniforms and equipment, the second of five fine arts phases in the 2014 Bond program. The bulk of the purchases this year – new instruments – are helping replace old instruments and adding to each school’s existing numbers.…
Oct. 21, 2016 – The 2014 Bond program includes PA system upgrades for all AISD campuses. At the outset of the bond program, the AISD technology department developed districtwide PA system standards and has now begun implementing the new standards at all AISD campuses. About 50 schools require a complete PA system replacement. All schools…
Oct. 20, 2016 – Pogue Construction, along with Huckabee Architects and the AISD, hosted a pre-bid meeting in the cafeteria at Sam Huston High School for upcoming bond-funded construction at the school. The project is extensive as it includes an addition that will house a ninth-grade center and a new kitchen and dining area. The…
Bond-related construction projects are underway throughout the district. And this fall, construction will begin at many more campuses. Below are details about the projects currently underway. Boles Junior High Construction at Boles Junior High is temporarily on hold. An underground main electrical line is located where the new addition will be built, so the AISD…
As the AISD grows – introducing new programs and facilities – so does the need for safe and dependable transportation. The 2014 Bond is helping the district meet that need, providing funds to buy 114 buses over five years to replace aging buses. The number of students riding AISD buses has been rising in recent…
Oct. 18, 2016 – University of Texas at Arlington President Dr. Vistasp Karbhari visited Jones Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language this morning to see the recent renovations and speak with students. Three student leaders, along with Principal Katiuska Herrador, gave Karbhari a tour of the building, focusing on newly renovated spaces like the…
Oct. 17, 2016 – Corey Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language celebrated its 30th anniversary and newly renovated building with a ceremony and open house Saturday, Oct. 15. Though Corey is actually 31 years old now, the school delayed its anniversary celebration to coincide with the completion of its transformation into a fine arts/dual…