Category: bond construction
Crow Leadership Academy Getting a New Look The early stages of construction for a major Bond 2019 project at Crow Leadership Academy is now underway. Rough grading has begun for an addition and new parking lot. See photos. “With every bond project, it helps us continue to move forward and serve our students even better,”…
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Blanton Elementary Wins Statewide Recognition Arlington ISD’s Blanton Elementary is the biggest loser! And that’s a great thing. Blanton placed first in the 2019 Battle of the Buildings by reducing its energy consumption from one year to the next more than any other school facility in the contest. The statewide contest, sponsored by the Texas…
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Final 2014 Bond Project Nears Completion You might feel like you need a hard hat for this tour. Get a close-up, in-depth look at the future Arlington ISD Arts and Athletics Complex, now the home to the Center for Visual and Performing Arts and the Athletics Center. Follow Kelly Horn, Arlington ISD Executive Director of…
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After 50 Years Thornton Elementary Getting A Makeover Building a new school takes a lot of planning. School buildings are designed and built to last 50 years or longer and play an integral role in the educational journey of tens of thousands of students. Its impact will be felt not only by students but also…
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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 finally return to school after the COVID-19 closure. With a new canopy, landscaping and a wider sidewalk, Wimbish’s front entrance has a fresh and modern look. See photos. This construction…
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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 – are continuing. The Arlington ISD’s facilities planning and construction department, which directs and oversees all district construction projects, is operating normal workdays in an effort to keep projects on…
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