MISSION
Ashworth Elementary, in partnership with parents and the community, will engage all students in a high-quality, future-focused education in a caring, respectful and inclusive environment.
VISION
Ashworth Elementary School will develop lifelong learners by meeting the needs of all students in a positive learning environment.
HISTORY
The school is named after the late Judge Clyde R. Ashworth who served the AISD school board as President from 1958-1969.
Ashworth Elementary has been recognized in many domains. Dallas Magazine named it as one of the ten best schools in Texas for three years and the Texas Business and Education Coalition placed Ashworth on its Honor Roll. Ashworth has been a school of firsts since it opened its doors in 1996. Early on, the school established a bond with Tarrant County College Southeast Arlington campus. Together Ashworth and TCC-SE continue to provide many enrichment opportunities for the students and their families. Two such annual events are the traditional Maypole celebration and a spring Art show featuring student art from every grade level. In addition, Ashworth is credited with being the first school in Arlington to attend concerts presented by the Bass Hall Children’s Education Program. Today it is a program that all Arlington schools are afforded. Ashworth Elementary introduced the Pinwheels for Peace project to the Arlington community. Many AISD schools now join in celebrating World Peace Day in September by displaying colorful pinwheels in front of their school buildings.
Ashworth has an active Kindness Club that organizes community outreach programs to help Mission Arlington, a local nursing home, and the Arlington Animal Shelter. Ashworth also has an active school choir that performs at several community events. Some annual enrichment activities held for the students include a UIL Academic competitions, Family Academic Nights, Trunk or Treat and the annual school spelling bee.