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Thornton Elementary celebrates topping out

September 23, 2022
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Principal signs beam and tours building Wednesday was the last day of the summer, but it felt like July. Except under Thornton Elementary’s two big oak trees. The old Thornton building is gone, but the old oak trees are still there, ready to welcome many more generations of students. They are positioned perfectly at the…

Summer learning made fun at Crow Leadership Academy

July 6, 2022
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Pitch black gymnasium, neon glow sticks, tie dye t-shirts and rockin’ music! Crow Leadership Academy was the place to be this summer as students wrapped up their four-week summer learning program with a fun glow party. Summer Learning made fun The summer learning program was held for students in grades pre-K through sixth from Berry…

New Berry and Thornton elementary schools now under construction

February 18, 2022
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2019 Bond building three new elementary schools Construction is officially underway for the new Berry and Thornton elementary schools. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held back in December, but now heavy machinery has arrived, dirt is moving and the two sites for the future elementary schools look like real construction zones. The original Berry and Thornton were…

The Top 10 Bond Program Stories of 2021

December 31, 2021
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It was another busy year for Arlington ISD’s bond programs. The 2014 Bond came to a close and the 2019 Bond launched more projects. All of it was and is geared toward giving students access to a remarkable education and world-class opportunities. And all of it is thanks to you. Your support makes these bond…

Arlington Sunrise Rotary brings holiday cheer to elementary students

December 16, 2021
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Arlington Sunrise Rotary Members of the Arlington Sunrise Rotary spread joy and holiday cheer to over 1,200 elementary students at Thornton and Anderson elementary schools by surprising them with candy and stockings full of toys and goodies to enjoy over the winter break. Stockings were filled with everything from toothbrushes and toothpaste to fidget spinners…

Arlington ISD breaks ground for new Thornton Elementary School

December 3, 2021
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New Beginnings The weather was gorgeous, unseasonably warm for a day in December, and everything was set up and ready to go for the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Thornton Elementary School. The chairs were in line. The pile of dirt, shovels and hard hats were all there, and all the important guests had arrived.…

Watch drone video of Webb Elementary construction

October 19, 2021
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Check out this drone flyover video of the construction of Webb Elementary’s new school building! It’s still early in the construction process, but after months of groundwork, utility installation and preparation, large sections of the foundation are now being poured. The video was shot by Multivista for the construction manager Lee Lewis Inc. Webb is…

Berry and Thornton elementary schools demolished

October 18, 2021
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The old Berry and Thornton elementary buildings have been leveled. The old buildings – Berry opened in 1955 and Thornton in 1956 – had seen better days, but their proud legacies will continue in what’s coming next. Once the debris from the demolition is cleared, a new Berry and a new Thornton will be built.…

Planning Underway For The Future Thornton Elementary

May 22, 2020
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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…