The Arlington ISD has formed a partnership with Moritz Dealerships to design the curriculum and fund all the equipment for the new Moritz Automotive Technology Program at the bond-funded AISD Career and Technical Center, which will open in fall 2017. “We are pleased to partner with Moritz Dealerships for this unique program at our new…

Sept. 2, 2016 – The AISD Board of Trustees approved the guaranteed maximum price for bond-funded construction projects at Foster, Moore and Wood Elementaries at the Sept. 1 board meeting. Now the district will proceed with the construction projects designed by KAI Architects. Pogue Construction will serve as the construction manager. All three schools will…

Bond-related construction is in full-swing at multiple locations 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 is just getting started. Fencing has been put up, a construction trailer is on site and groundwork is starting. Boles…

Aug. 26, 2016 – Corey and Jones Academies of Fine Arts and Dual Language began their second school year on Aug. 22, 2016, in the same buildings they were in last year – but now they look totally different. Both school buildings are receiving extensive renovations, funded by the 2014 Bond program, to enhance the…

The Arlington ISD will conduct a second round of applications for a limited number of openings that have become available in the district’s two fine arts/dual language academies, Corey Academy and Jones Academy. Applications will be accepted for Corey Academy first-grade students only and for grades kindergarten through sixth at Jones Academy. The boundary map…

Applications for the Transformation Through Innovation grant are now open. Funded by the 2014 Bond package, $1 million in grants is being awarded to teachers and campuses in each of the five years of the bond program to facilitate innovative approaches to teaching and learning through technology. To find out more and learn how to…

Aug. 23, 2016 – It was an exciting day yesterday as students got to see their new schools for the first time. The AISD opened two brand new elementary schools yesterday, funded by the 2014 Bond program, along with three renovated campuses. Sandy McNutt Elementary and Eddy and Debbie Peach Elementary opened their doors to…

Aug. 9, 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…

Aug. 5, 2016 – The AISD Board of Trustees approved the guaranteed maximum price for bond-funded construction projects at Ellis Elementary at the Aug. 4 board meeting. Construction is scheduled to begin this fall and conclude next summer. Ellis, like all AISD elementary schools, will receive two STEM labs, a strings room and security vestibule,…

Aug. 5, 2016 – The AISD hosted a community information meeting Aug. 1, 2016, to present plans for the district’s future Agricultural Science Center, designed by VLK Architects. [See the Powerpoint presentation.] The new facility will compliment the Career and Technical Center currently under construction and will together offer students from all AISD high schools…