Nov. 10, 2015 – The AISD Instructional Technology department was out last week handing out 34 Transformation Through Innovation Grants totaling nearly $1 million at various Arlington ISD campuses. Teachers and staff members were awarded these grants for their proposals for transforming their classrooms through innovative approaches to learning and technology use. Teachers and students…

Nov. 5, 2015 – The AISD hosted a second design charette yesterday for the future districtwide agriculture center, which will be funded by the 2014 Bond package. The architects for the project from VLK led two brainstorming sessions with AISD faculty, students and parents to help develop the future facility. At the beginning of the…

Jones Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language and Roquemore Elementary hosted a Family Literary Showcase Thursday evening, Oct. 29. Approximately 280 people attended the fun evening, which included a performance by the Jones kindergarteners of “The Day the Crayons Quit.” “The performance of ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’ was a big hit!” said Katiuska…

Oct. 29, 2015 – Technology has become ubiquitous, even in the classroom. And with the AISD encouraging teachers to use technology as innovative educational tools and also providing ample access for students to wireless devices like iPads and Chromebooks – paid for with bond funds – the demand for wireless coverage is exploding. But offering…

Oct. 27, 2015 – The installation of new bleachers for the baseball field at Lamar High School was completed last week, paid for with funds from the 2014 Bond package. New lights were installed last year. Click to see more photos.

Oct. 20, 2015 – Three new members of the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee received an orientation yesterday to prepare them for their roles on the committee. Cindy Powell, AISD chief financial officer, explained to the new members the background behind the bond, along with the plans for its implementation. Then she was joined by other…

Oct. 19, 2015 – If you have been by Arlington High School in the last few days, you may have noticed some new chain link fences. The fencing is actually going up at all six of the AISD’s high schools to block off what are about to be construction zones. Funded by the 2014 Bond…

In order to continue to promote engagement, creativity, critical thinking and achievement as a part of the district’s Achieve Today. Excel Tomorrow. strategic plan, the Arlington ISD opened two fine arts and dual language academies this fall. As part of the 2014 Bond package, the district is repurposing Corey and Roquemore elementaries for these academies.…

Oct. 14, 2015 – After many months of planning, the first construction projects funded by the 2014 Bond package are underway. The AISD took full advantage of the summer months to get a lot of work done at Workman Junior High, Ousley Junior High and Ferguson Education Center. These projects are just the beginning though,…

All Arlington ISD elementary schools will receive two new STEM – science, technology, engineering and math – labs as part of the 2014 Bond package. The labs are part of a larger scope of work scheduled for each elementary, including a new strings room (read more about the strings rooms in next month’s bond newsletter)…