On Tuesday, January 20, the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees voted to close Blanton Elementary at the end of this school year. This decision was not made lightly and reflects the Board’s commitment to ensuring that Arlington ISD campuses are thriving learning environments for all students in the district. Trustees did not make any decision on attendance boundaries, transportation, or special programming.
The last Eagles in the Know parent Newsletter
Week of May 18th ... See MoreSee Less
Blanton's Last Eagles in the know🦅
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Blanton's Last Eagles in the know🦅FATHER FEST 2026 is HERE!
Bring the whole family out for a FREE day of:
•Car Show
•Student Performances
•Games & Activities
•Free Food
•Community Resources
May 16, 2026
10 AM – 2 PM
Thornton Elementary
2301 East Park Row Drive
Arlington, TX 76010
This is more than an event, it’s a celebration of FAMILY
👉 Register now: tinyurl.com/3T56X4WN
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🎉 Reminder: The Blanton Celebration is tomorrow!
Join us Monday, May 11 from 6:00–8:00 PM as we come together one last time to celebrate the legacy and memories of Blanton Elementary. 💙
If Blanton has been part of your story, we’d love to see you there. Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with former students, staff, friends, and family.
Once a Blanton Eagle, always a Blanton Eagle. 🦅 ... See MoreSee Less
We were honored to welcome newly elected District 5 City Councilwoman Brittney Garcia-Dumas to Blanton Elementary today for Teacher Appreciation Week.
She spent time visiting classrooms, reading to our students, and showing appreciation for the incredible work our teachers do each day. Our students loved hearing her stories and spending time with a community leader who truly values education and the people who make schools special.
Thank you, Councilwoman Dumas, for taking the time to invest in our students, encourage our teachers, and support the Blanton community. 💙🦅
Brittney Garcia-Dumas, Arlington City Council District 5 ... See MoreSee Less
Mrs. Castillo is the new principal at Gertrude Johns Elementary! 🥳🥳🥳 🐆Big congratulations to our newest Arlington ISD principals! 🎉
Tonight we celebrated Migdalia Castillo, Dr. Thomas Flagg, and Jerod Zahn as they step into their new leadership roles.
Migdalia Castillo brings more than two decades of educational experience and a strong commitment to student success to her new role as principal of Johns Elementary. She currently serves as principal at Blanton Elementary, where she has demonstrated strong leadership since 2023.
Dr. Thomas Flagg offers a powerful blend of instructional leadership and fine arts expertise. With nearly 20 years in education and his current role as associate principal at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts, he is well‑prepared to lead as principal of Gunn Junior High Fine Arts and Dual Language Academy.
Jerod Zahn brings extensive leadership experience, having served as principal at both Shackelford and Ferguson Junior High, along with multiple assistant principal and teaching roles across Arlington ISD. We’re excited to welcome him as the new principal of Rodriguez Junior High.
👏 We cannot wait to see everything you accomplish in these new roles, congratulations! ... See MoreSee Less
Parent Newsletter Eagles in the Know Week of May 4th ... See MoreSee Less
Eagles in the know 🦅
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Eagles in the know 🦅Teacher Appreciation Week is here, May 4–May 8 💙
We are really lucky to have the teachers we have at Blanton. They show up every day for our kids and give their time, energy, and heart to what they do.
This week is all about celebrating them. If you’d like to join in, we’ve shared a list of their favorite things to give you some ideas. It can be something small, a snack, or a coffee… but honestly, notes and drawings from students are some of their favorite things to receive.
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Help us make this week a good one for our Blanton teachers. They truly deserve it! ... See MoreSee Less
🚨 UPDATE: It will now be on May 11th.
Blanton Elementary Celebration
May 11, 2026
6:00–8:00 PM
Join us for one final walk through the school. All former students, staff, families, and community members are welcome.
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Color Run! 🟣🟠🔵🟡🟢🔴
From Coach Hobbs:
We will host a fun, non-competitive Color Run for all students. During this event, participants will be covered in vibrant, food-grade colored powder.
Students will need to bring:
• A white shirt to wear during the run
• Sunglasses or goggles to protect their eyes
• A change of clothes ... See MoreSee Less