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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Super Crew at Arlington ISD Is Recognized Operations and Maintenance Employees Serve In Spite of COVID-19Custodians and maintenance team deserve huge thank you
May 2020
Arlington ISD Recognizes Maintenance and Operations Staff Thanks to a group of unsung heroes, the Arlington ISD’s operations and maintenance personnel (super crew), Arlington ISD…
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2019 Bond Bids online, Bids due June 18 Bidding open for renovation project at Enterprise Centre
May 2020
The Board of Education of Arlington Independent School District will receive sealed proposals for renovations at the district’s Enterprise Centre. This is a Bond 2019…
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Purposeful Play Fosters Learning In Pre-K Pre-K teachers explain the value of play in school
May 2020
Purposeful Play Builds Educational Foundation Lots of playtime probably isn’t what comes to mind when you think about going to school. But for Arlington ISD’s…
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Wimbish Academy Front Entrance Gets New Look New canopy, landscaping and sidewalk part of 2014 Bond
May 2020
Wimbish World Language Academy Upgrades Will Surprise Students When They Return Students will hardly recognize the front entrance of Wimbish World Language Academy when they…
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Pre-K Teachers Share Advantages Of Full-Day Pre-K Full-day Pre-K will enhance learning experience for youngest students
May 2020
Arlington ISD Teachers Share The Advantages Of Free Full-Day Pre-K Pre-K will be full-day for all 4-year-olds next school year in the Arlington ISD for…
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Future Arlington ISD Natatorium Starting To Look Like ‘Home’ Pool wall panels installed as athletics center nears completion
May 2020
Arlington ISD Future Of Swimming Is Taking Shape There’s no water yet, but the big concrete hole in the ground is starting to look like…
