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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No summer break at future Thornton Elementary Construction goes vertical on new school
May 2022
Sounds of progress Thornton Elementary is quiet today. Yesterday was the last day of school, so classrooms and hallways are empty. But down the street…
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Jones Academy’s new kitchen opens Addition funded by the 2019 Bond
May 2022
Jones Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language has lots of great spaces – a dance room, piano lab, STEM labs, music rooms, art rooms,…
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Citizens Bond Oversight Committee has applications open! Apply by May 13 to help provide oversight for the 2019 Bond
May 2022
Apply for the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) now through May 13, 2022. CBOC Application The Arlington ISD is accepting applications for positions on the…
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Bond Oversight Committee tours Gunn Junior High and Fine Arts and Dual Language Academy Prepares annual report for Board of Trustees
April 2022
Arlington ISD’s Citizens Bond Oversight Committee got to see the 2019 Bond in action this week. The oversight committee held its final meeting of the…
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Energy-efficient renovations earn Oncor rebates Bond-funded lighting and HVAC improvements netting rebates and savings
April 2022
Leaf Engineers presented Arlington ISD a check this week for $48,461.72, a rebate from Oncor Electric for installing energy-efficient lighting and HVAC equipment in the…
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Arlington ISD standardizing elementary music instruments and equipment 2019 Bond will fund new instruments
March 2022
Boomwhackers, thunder tubes, rain sticks and Orff instruments. Those are just a few of the fun instruments you’ll find in an Arlington ISD elementary music…
