Ryan PIERCE
New Arlington ISD Natatorium Sure to Make a Big Splash The daily mantra at the new Arlington ISD Natatorium is “just add water.” While there are a few things to do to get the pool ready, it’s close. The new Arlington ISD Athletics Center will include the natatorium and a multi-sport arena. Next door, construction…
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The Board of Education of Arlington Independent School District will receive sealed proposals for renovations at the district’s Enterprise Centre. This is a Bond 2019 project. 20-35 CSP for Enterprise Centre 2019 BOND BIDS ONLINE DUE DATE: June 18, 2020, 2:00 PM/CST PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING: May 27, 2020, 10:00 AM/CST at Enterprise Centre – 690 E.…
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Gunn Junior High is closed for students, but construction hasn’t stopped. The Bond 2019 project to renovate and build an addition to the school is still proceeding as planned. The project is in the early stages but will eventually transform the entire site and building. With the addition and renovations, Gunn will become home to…
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The Arlington ISD’s future Arts and Athletics Complex, which includes the Center for Visual and Performing Arts and the Athletics Center, are still on track to open early fall 2020. Roofing is almost complete and construction crews are getting close to getting the buildings dried in. Check out the construction highlight video below, which includes…
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Webb Elementary is going to be rebuilt as part of the 2019 Bond program. On March 5, Webb students and parents helped with the design of the future building. The architect for the new Webb, BRW Architects, and Arlington ISD facility staff hosted a design charrette in the current Webb library for parents and students.…
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The Board of Education of Arlington Independent School District will receive sealed proposals because bidding is open for two 2019 bond construction projects: 20-36 CSP for Food Service Center Addition & Renovations Project DUE DATE: March 24, 2020, 2:00 PM/CST PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING: March 4, 2020, 10:00 AM/CST at Food Service Center – 1206 W. Arkansas…
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The new addition at Jones Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language did more than just add space. It also added more opportunities, better experiences and improved safety. The 16,840 square-foot addition, which opened at the end of 2019, includes 10 classrooms and a new gymnasium. The project also added a fire lane around the…
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The legacy of African American Dr. Charles Drew is flourishing in the phlebotomy program at the Arlington ISD Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center thanks to teacher Mark Ingram. Drew, known as the “father of blood banks,” was a pioneer in blood and transfusion research and developed methods for collecting, preserving and processing blood plasma.…
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The Arlington Independent School District invites general contractors and subcontractors to participate in a matchmaking and networking opportunity. This “speed-meeting” event will give subcontractors an opportunity to sit down with general contracting firms to present their capabilities and discuss partnering opportunities. February 27, 2020 AISD Professional Development Center, Room 301 1111 W. Arbrook Blvd. Arlington,…
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The Arlington ISD brought in the experts to help design new playgrounds for all district elementary schools. The future playgrounds’ users, the elementary students themselves, gave their feedback and input last week, and let AISD staff know what kinds of equipment they want on their playgrounds. The student experts included many special education students from…
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