Bailey Junior High’s new roof and windows improve energy efficiency Bond 2014 projects wrapping up
Bond 2014 Funds Replaced Bailey Junior High Windows from 1968 The Arlington ISD’s new natatorium isn’t the only recent Bond 2014 project making waves. A major project to replace the roof and windows at Bailey Junior High wrapped up at the end of the summer and will have a long-term impact on the school. The…
Arlington ISD earns Meritorious Budget Award Award recognizes excellence in budget presentation
Arlington ISD “holds budget process to a very high standard” The Arlington ISD has been honored with a Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for its excellence in budget presentation for the 2020-21 school year. The award was given by the Association of School Business Officials International. Participants submit applications and budget documents to a panel of…
Citizens Bond Oversight Committee applications now open Help provide oversight for the 2019 Bond
Applications due Oct. 23 Apply for the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) now through Oct. 23, 2020. CBOC Application The Arlington ISD is accepting applications for positions on the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee. The committee is established to provide transparency and enhance public confidence in the use of proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized…
New Arlington ISD natatorium open New pool now home to district’s swimming program
Swim coaches share their excitement as new Natatorium Opens in Arlington The coaches might be more excited than the student athletes. The Arlington ISD’s first-ever district pool, housed in the new Arlington ISD Athletics Center, finally opened last week for student swimmers – and their coaches. Now, the huge state-of-the-art pool is filled daily with…
See drone video and photos of Crow Academy construction Bond 2019 project is on schedule
It’s all about concrete this week at Crow Leadership Academy where construction is moving along at full speed and is on schedule. The concrete slab for the new gymnasium was poured this week along with the final concrete piers for the addition. The construction is part of the 2019 Bond project at Crow that includes an addition…
Bond 2019 Update: Ashworth Elementary Gets a New Patio Principal recalls when old patio was new
Bond 2019 restores outdoor learning space When Ashworth Elementary opens for students on Monday, the school will be ready with a new patio funded by the 2019 Bond. “We LOVE our new patio!” said Ashworth Principal Stacey Maddoux. See before and after photos. The old patio at the front of Ashworth had become unsafe and…
VIDEO: Three Days Later Arlington ISD Pool is Full and Fabulous See the pool and watch time-lapse construction video
New Arts & Athletics Complex nears completion It took several days to fill all the way, but Arlington ISD’s new pool in the soon-to-open Athletics Center is now full of water! The diving boards are now being installed as the natatorium gets closer to welcoming the district’s swimmers and divers. See the pool fill up.…
VIDEO: New Arlington ISD Natatorium pool filling with water Swimmers and divers anxious to put a toe in the water
New Pool is Filling Up! The water got turned on at the new Arlington ISD Natatorium Thursday afternoon. Thanks to a large hose borrowed from the Arlington Fire Department, the new world-class pool is quickly filling up. It won’t be long before district swimmers are diving in. “This is an exciting day for Arlington ISD,”…
New Arlington ISD Natatorium Sure to Make a Big Splash New Pool Nearly Complete at Arts & Athletics Complex
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…
Arlington ISD Calls Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election Approval would increase teacher compensation
The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees has called for a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election on Nov. 3, 2020. If approved, the VATRE would generate approximately $56 million in additional revenue for the district. “Passage of the VATRE would provide our district millions in state funding that we could not access otherwise,” said Arlington ISD Superintendent…
Construction Impacts All of Gunn Junior High See recent construction progress photos
Construction at Gunn Junior High Will Impact Future Learners Most schools are quiet right now as students started the school year learning online from home. But not Gunn Junior High. It was even louder than a normal first week of school with demolition, renovation and new construction – plus instructional development – all going on…
Arlington ISD Recognized For Innovation Arlington ISD Earns 2020 TASB Risk Management Fund Excellence Award
Arlington ISD Honored with 2020 TASB Risk Management Fund Excellence Award The Arlington ISD has been selected as a recipient of the 2020 TASB Risk Management Fund Excellence Award. The Arlington ISD was one of 10 recipients of the award which recognizes members that implement innovative solutions to risk-management challenges facing organizations. “This was a…
