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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Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year Ready for Senior Campaign Lamar’s Imani Mogaka overcomes adversity with hard work and compassion
July 2021
Humble Beginnings For nearly two months while a fifth-grader at Roquemore Elementary, home for Imani Mogaka was the back seat of a 2010 Kia Spectra….
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Food and Nutrition Services building renovations complete Substantial improvements equip department to support students
July 2021
Ask David Lewis, the director of Arlington ISD’s food and nutrition services, what he likes best about the newly renovated food and nutrition services building,…
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FIVE REASONS TO TRANSFER TO THE ARLINGTON ISD Transfer window open July 7-21
July 2021
Wednesday is a big day in the Arlington ISD. It’s the day that students can transfer into the Arlington ISD and set themselves up for…
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New playgrounds nearly ready at 17 elementary schools First phase of Bond 2019 playgrounds almost complete
July 2021
Lots of Arlington ISD elementary students will have new playgrounds waiting for them when they return to school in August! New playgrounds at the 17…
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Jacob Lawrence art exhibit opens this week Open to the public at the district's Center for Visual and Performing Arts
June 2021
If you’re looking to try something new this summer, your plans just got a little more interesting with the Jacob Lawrence art exhibit opening up…
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Students learn phlebotomy in special summer course Learning to draw blood makes for a unique summer camp
June 2021
Summer camp looks a bit different for students at the Arlington ISD Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center this year. Instead of board games and…
