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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Music Education – Arlington ISD Selected As Best District Arlington ISD Honored for 16th Time in 17 Years
April 2020
Arlington ISD Shines As The Best Community For Music Education The closure of schools didn’t stop the inevitable from happening. Once again the Arlington ISD…
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Earthwork underway for Gunn Junior High construction project Bond 2019 project moves forward
April 2020
Gunn Junior High is closed for students, but construction hasn’t stopped. The Bond 2019 project to renovate and build an addition to the school is…
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40 Years Of Tradition Continues At Arlington ISD 2014 Bond Keeping Memories Alive For Past And Future Generations
April 2020
2014 Bond Preserves Legacy of Arlington ISD Past While Upgrading For Future Alumni If you etched your name into a girls’ locker room bench at…
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Arlington ISD Reminds Everyone To Practice Online Safety COVID-19 Not The Only Threat Facing Community
April 2020
Practicing Online Safety Should Still Be A Priority Online safety has always been important for students. In fact, all students in grades K-12 in Arlington…
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Arlington ISD Not Slowing Down Because of Coronavirus Advancements continue through Bond 2014 and Bond 2019 funds
March 2020
Construction On Pace Despite Coronavirus Though Arlington ISD schools are closed for COVID-19, bond-funded construction projects – including those in construction and those in design…
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Arts & Athletics Complex construction still in progress Peek inside the future new facilities
March 2020
The Arlington ISD’s future Arts and Athletics Complex, which includes the Center for Visual and Performing Arts and the Athletics Center, are still on track…
