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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Take a Virtual Tour of the Future Arts and Athletics Complex Get up-close look at new facilities
July 2020
Final 2014 Bond Project Nears Completion You might feel like you need a hard hat for this tour. Get a close-up, in-depth look at the…
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Two Arlington ISD Principals Share Importance of Pre-K Both principals are former pre-k teachers
July 2020
Arlington ISD Principals Stress Why Pre-K Is Important Pre-K is not merely an add-on to a child’s K-12 education. It is a key component that…
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2019 Bond Gets Johns Elementary a New Pre-K Patio First 2019 Bond construction project is complete
June 2020
Johns Elementary Pre-K Gets a New Look Thanks to 2019 Bond Voters Johns Elementary has a new Pre-K patio. The first construction project of the…
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Future of Berry Elementary Students, Parents and Teachers Help Kickoff Design of School to be demolished and rebuilt thanks to 2019 bond voters
June 2020
Community Delivers Input on the Future Design of Arlington ISD’s Berry Elementary Students, parents and teachers recently helped architects kickstart the design process for the…
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Virtual Tour Of The Arts & Athletics Complex Shows Construction Progress Watch the latest video update
May 2020
A Closer Look Inside The New Arts And Athletics Facility Windows are going in, sheetrock is going up and the pool’s frame is in place….
Planning Underway For The Future Thornton Elementary Charrettes kick off design for replacement school building
May 2020
After 50 Years Thornton Elementary Getting A Makeover Building a new school takes a lot of planning. School buildings are designed and built to last…
