Board approves schematic design for future 18 PLUSS Center New facility will be funded by 2026 Bond
August 2026
Arlington ISD’s next school building has been intentionally designed to not look like a school. “We want it to actually look like a corporate learning environment where they’re going to work every day,” said Arlington ISD Superintendent Dr. Matt Smith. That’s the vision for the district’s future 18 PLUSS center, a facility that will serve special education students who have completed their high school requirements and are now in a one-to-three-year program that teaches job skills to help them start their careers. “The biggest thing about 18 PLUSS is working on specially-designed instruction in the area of vocation and employability,”…
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Bebensee Elementary opens new playgrounds Students participate in ribbon cutting
April 2021
Playgrounds funded by 2019 Bond The dark ominous clouds and gusty winds couldn’t dampen the students’ enthusiasm Wednesday morning as they filed outside. Their face…
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New playgrounds open at Pearcy STEM Academy Bond 2019 funding new playgrounds for all elementary schools
March 2021
Third graders rush playground after ribbon cutting The third-grader practically flew up the stairs toward the twisting slide. “Oh my goodness!” she said, streaming her…
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New Steinway Spirio pianos introduced at Center for Visual and Performing Arts Donors Dan and Linda Dipert hear pianos for the first time
March 2021
World-class instruments and amazing technology The Arlington ISD’s new Center for Visual and Performing Arts was filled with the sounds of two professional Steinway pianists…
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Renovations of food service building near completion New catering kitchen opens after spring break
March 2021
Freezer addition almost ready Extensive renovations for the Arlington ISD’s Food and Nutrition Services building are nearing completion with the new catering kitchen scheduled to…
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Bond 2019 website gets a makeover Designed to give you the info you want
March 2021
There’s a lot going on with our Bond 2019 program, and it’s all thanks to you. Voters approved this $966 million bond program back in…
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District Celebrates Big Art Day with First Gallery Exhibit Showcase of senior student artwork for this year and last
March 2021
Exhibit fittingly called ‘Resilience” When the Arlington ISD showcases its first exhibit in the new Center for Visual and Performing Arts just in time to…
