New gyms open at Miller, Johns, and Foster elementary schools Gym/storm shelters funded by the 2019 Bond
March 2026
A game changer. That’s how Foster Elementary principal Jacquelyn Burden described the school’s new gym built through the 2019 Bond program. Three new gyms – all funded by the 2019 Bond – recently opened at Foster, Miller, and Johns elementary schools. At Miller, the school celebrated last week during their Open House with a special ribbon cutting. “The look on our students’ faces as they entered the gym for the first time was priceless,” said Miller principal Angela Robinson. “They have been so excited for this project to be completed, and they are even more excited now that our P.E….
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Arlington ISD breaks ground for new Glaspie Field New athletic competition venue will be home for Martin and Seguin high schools
October 2023
Glaspie Field will be district’s third stadium With cheerleaders, a drumline and a pep band, this groundbreaking ceremony felt more like a pep rally. But…
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Phase two of new playgrounds complete Butler Elementary celebrates new playgrounds with ribbon cutting
October 2023
Bond 2019 moves on to last phase Two phases down, one to go. The new playgrounds getting installed at all 53 Arlington ISD elementary schools…
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Arlington ISD breaks ground for new junior high school New school will replace Carter Junior High
October 2023
New junior high is funded by the 2019 Bond This was a little different than an outdoor concert at the Levitt Pavilion. This outdoor venue…
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Thornton Elementary Tigers dedicate their new school New building replaces original school built in 1956
September 2023
Thornton celebrates with singing, dancing and tamales Tamara Edwards, Thornton Elementary School’s music teacher, lined her choir students up on the stage stairs and then…
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Arlington ISD architect Richard Flores talks about Hispanic Heritage Month Flores managed construction of the new Thornton Elementary School
September 2023
Flores oversaw construction of the Career + Tech Center We’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by spotlighting several Arlington ISD staff members about their Hispanic heritage….
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Demolition of old Knox Elementary underway Demo will make way for construction of new junior high
September 2023
Old Knox building opened in 1958 It’s demo day. Actually, it’s demo days at the Arlington ISD’s old Knox Elementary School. It takes more than…
