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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Bond oversight committee tours Short Elementary CBOC holds first meeting of the school year
August 2024
Short looks like a new school It’s an old school that looks and feels new. That’s what the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee saw on Tuesday…
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Busy summer of bond construction wraps up Construction crews get schools ready to welcome students
August 2024
Many bond constrution projects will continue into the fall The marathon Bond 2019 construction projects at schools throughout Arlington ISD have turned into sprints. With…
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Sam Houston High School library getting renovated Most 2019 Bond work at Sam Houston is complete
August 2024
Library scheduled to open in October Most of the work originally planned for the 2019 Bond project at Sam Houston High School is complete. New…
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Steel going up for future Rodriguez Junior High School Construction of new school is now vertical
July 2024
Rodriguez JH will replace Carter JH The future Joey Rodriguez Junior High School has gone vertical. That means the steel is now being erected for…
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See inside the Arlington High School addition Renovations in existing building near completion
July 2024
Photos give glimpse of huge addition The addition at Arlington High School looks big when you drive by. But wait until you see the inside….
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Duff Elementary’s bond project nears completion New gym and library highlight addition and renovation project
July 2024
New Duff gym will open early in school year Duff Elementary School is busy today, but there’s not a teacher or student in sight. The…
