Arlington ISD Capital Needs Steering Committee Advances to Prioritization Phase in Fifth Meeting
December 2025
Arlington ISD’s Capital Needs Steering Committee (CNSC) held its fifth meeting this week, marking a key transition from research and assessment to the collaborative prioritization of potential projects for consideration in the district’s next bond initiative. Over the past several weeks, committee members have engaged in an in-depth review of districtwide data, including facility condition assessments, instructional program needs, safety and security considerations, enrollment trends, and demographic projections. With this comprehensive foundation established, Meeting 5 focused on synthesizing these findings to begin determining which capital improvements should be elevated as priorities for future investment. During the session, members participated in…
Arlington ISD breaks ground for new junior high school New school will replace Carter Junior High
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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…
Thornton Elementary Tigers dedicate their new school New building replaces original school built in 1956
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Arlington ISD architect Richard Flores talks about Hispanic Heritage Month Flores managed construction of the new Thornton Elementary School
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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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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…
Year two of construction at Arlington High School underway Addition and renovations impact entire campus
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Year two of construction at Arlington High School looks a lot different than the first. “The difference this year is that we can actually see…
Sir Earl Toon turns Berry Elementary dedication into a celebration New school celebrates with classic songs, dancing and ice cream
August 2023
New Berry funded by the 2019 Bond It was a party Monday evening at Berry Elementary School. “Mr. Celebration” himself, Sir Earl Toon of Kool…