Two Arlington ISD Principals Share Importance of Pre-K Both principals are former pre-k teachers
Arlington ISD Principals Stress Why Pre-K Is Important Pre-K is not merely an add-on to a child’s K-12 education. It is a key component that kickstarts the youngest learners’ educational journey. Just ask the two Arlington ISD principals who used to teach Pre-K. Dr. Connie Spence, principal at Kooken Education Center, and Beth Anne Woodard,…
2019 Bond Gets Johns Elementary a New Pre-K Patio First 2019 Bond construction project is complete
Johns Elementary Pre-K Gets a New Look Thanks to 2019 Bond Voters Johns Elementary has a new Pre-K patio. The first construction project of the 2019 Bond to be completed, this project at Johns replaced an old patio that was falling apart. See construction photos. “The patio had been falling and detaching from the building,”…
Future of Berry Elementary Students, Parents and Teachers Help Kickoff Design of School to be demolished and rebuilt thanks to 2019 bond voters
Community Delivers Input on the Future Design of Arlington ISD’s Berry Elementary Students, parents and teachers recently helped architects kickstart the design process for the future Berry Elementary School. They met with architects and Arlington ISD administrators via Zoom to discuss their desires for the new building. Demo-Day Approaches Berry Elementary opened in 1955, and…
Virtual Tour Of The Arts & Athletics Complex Shows Construction Progress Watch the latest video update
A Closer Look Inside The New Arts And Athletics Facility Windows are going in, sheetrock is going up and the pool’s frame is in place. Check out the construction progress of the future Arlington ISD Arts and Athletics Complex – which includes the Center for Visual and Performing Arts and the Athletics Center – in…
Planning Underway For The Future Thornton Elementary Charrettes kick off design for replacement school building
After 50 Years Thornton Elementary Getting A Makeover Building a new school takes a lot of planning. School buildings are designed and built to last 50 years or longer and play an integral role in the educational journey of tens of thousands of students. Its impact will be felt not only by students but also…
Super Crew at Arlington ISD Is Recognized Operations and Maintenance Employees Serve In Spite of COVID-19Custodians and maintenance team deserve huge thank you
Arlington ISD Recognizes Maintenance and Operations Staff Thanks to a group of unsung heroes, the Arlington ISD’s operations and maintenance personnel (super crew), Arlington ISD schools are continuing to be cleaned and maintained throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Though school buildings are closed, 27 campuses are providing meals for children each week, and all campuses still…
2019 Bond Bids online, Bids due June 18 Bidding open for renovation project at Enterprise Centre
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.…
Purposeful Play Fosters Learning In Pre-K Pre-K teachers explain the value of play in school
Purposeful Play Builds Educational Foundation Lots of playtime probably isn’t what comes to mind when you think about going to school. But for Arlington ISD’s Pre-K students, purposeful play is a big part of every day. “Sometimes, when people hear the word play, they think it’s a bad word, that students are unsupervised, running around,…
Wimbish Academy Front Entrance Gets New Look New canopy, landscaping and sidewalk part of 2014 Bond
Wimbish World Language Academy Upgrades Will Surprise Students When They Return Students will hardly recognize the front entrance of Wimbish World Language Academy when they finally return to school after the COVID-19 closure. With a new canopy, landscaping and a wider sidewalk, Wimbish’s front entrance has a fresh and modern look. See photos. This construction…
Pre-K Teachers Share Advantages Of Full-Day Pre-K Full-day Pre-K will enhance learning experience for youngest students
Arlington ISD Teachers Share The Advantages Of Free Full-Day Pre-K Pre-K will be full-day for all 4-year-olds next school year in the Arlington ISD for the first time. That’s exciting news for Pre-K teachers because they know how much the extended school day will help the district’s youngest learners. “Extending our academic program for 4-year-old…
Future Arlington ISD Natatorium Starting To Look Like ‘Home’ Pool wall panels installed as athletics center nears completion
Arlington ISD Future Of Swimming Is Taking Shape There’s no water yet, but the big concrete hole in the ground is starting to look like a real pool. Construction crews positioned most of the side panels last week, giving shape to the Arlington ISD’s future swimming “home.” “We are very excited to see the Arlington…
5 Ways To Explore The World From Home: Book Edition Get Lost In A World Of Books
Go From Your Backyard To Space With Books Reading books often takes you to far off places and on adventures you can only imagine. Exploring the World Without Leaving Home can be easy with books – so finish your work through the Arlington ISD At-Home Learning Hub then join us while we Explore: Book edition.…
