Arlington ISD earns perfect financial rating for third year in a row Scores 100 on the 2025-2026 School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas
September 2026
It’s now three years in a row with a perfect score. Arlington ISD earned its third-straight perfect score of 100 on the 2025-2026 School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST), the highest possible rating under the Texas Education Agency’s financial accountability system. “Earning this rating reflects our commitment to strong financial stewardship,” said Arlington ISD Superintendent Dr. Matt Smith. It’s not just about balancing the books, it’s about building trust with our community and ensuring every dollar is used to support student success.” School districts are assessed across 21 important financial indicators, including fund balance, debt management, solvency, and…
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Citizens Bond Oversight Committee reviews 2019 Bond progress Tours 2014 Bond project at Seguin High School
January 2023
Citizens Bond Oversight Committee holds quarterly meeting The Citizens Bond Oversight Committee met at Seguin High School Thursday night for its quarterly review of the…
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Students (and teachers) love their new playgrounds New playgrounds open at four more elementary schools
January 2023
24 schools now have new playgrounds Four more Arlington ISD schools debuted their new playgrounds for students in recent weeks. Students at Jones Academy and…
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Board of Trustees approves next year’s calendar Read the Board Brief from last night’s meeting
January 2023
Board Brief: New calendar, new P-TECHs and a bond update Arlington ISD trustees provide a Board Brief from each board meeting, a short video that…
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New Webb Elementary School building opens Teachers declare new school ‘amazing’
January 2023
The 29-year-old Webb Elementary School has a new building for the first time. When Webb first opened in 1993, it was in a school built…
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Construction reaches one year mark at new Berry and Thornton elementaries Schools on pace to open for next school year
December 2022
Construction passes halfway mark It’s been one year since the Arlington ISD broke ground on two replacement elementary schools – new buildings for Berry and…
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Webb Elementary’s Last Homecoming sparks good memories Alumni visit last time before building’s demolition
December 2022
Wednesday night was all about the memories. “We have lots of good memories,” said Alejandro Contreas, surrounded by several friends. The Lamar High School grad…
