ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ earns perfect financial rating for third year in a row Scores 100 on the 2025-2026 School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas
It’s now three years in a row with a perfect score. ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ 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…
New South Davis Elementary schematic design approved by school board Architects incorporate input from students, parents, and teachers in design
New South Davis Elementary funded by 2026 Bond The second grader at South Davis Elementary didn’t hesitate when asked what he wants at his future school. “A waterslide,†he said. Last night, the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Board of Trustees approved the schematic design for a new South Davis Elementary School, funded by the 2026 Bond. The…
Board approves schematic design for future 18 PLUSS Center New facility will be funded by 2026 Bond
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½â€™s next school building has been intentionally designed to not look like a school. “We want it to actually look like a corporate learning environment where they’re going to work every day,†said ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Superintendent Dr. Matt Smith. That’s the vision for the district’s future 18 PLUSS center, a facility that will serve…
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ voters approve Props A and B Community supports renovations for ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ voters passed Propositions A and B for the 2026 Bond election on Saturday as Election Day came to an end.  Preliminary results, which will become official on May 12 when the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Board of Trustees canvases the votes, show voters approved Prop A by 59%, and Prop B by 59%. Prop…
New gyms open at Miller, Johns, and Foster elementary schools Gym/storm shelters funded by the 2019 Bond
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…
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Capital Needs Steering Committee concludes deliberations in sixth and final meeting CNSC will present recommendations at Jan. 22 board meeting
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½â€™s Capital Needs Steering Committee (CNSC) convened for its sixth and final meeting this week, marking the culmination of months of research, collaboration, and community-driven analysis to shape capital investment recommendations for the district’s future bond consideration. Throughout the process, committee members reviewed extensive districtwide data, including facility conditions, instructional and programmatic needs, safety…
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Capital Needs Steering Committee Advances to Prioritization Phase in Fifth Meeting
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½â€™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…
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Capital Needs Steering Committee explores campuses at fourth meeting CNSC takes bus tour to see six schools
CNSC reviewing district conditions and needs The ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Capital Needs Steering Committee (CNSC) continued its work on Monday, Dec. 8, with a special school-bus tour of six ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ schools. The site visits were designed to demonstrate how facility conditions, program requirements, and learning environments vary across the district. The tour began at Arlington…
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Capital Needs Steering Committee continues its work at second meeting Committee tours South Davis Elementary School
Meeting covers finances and facility assessments ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½â€™s Capital Needs Steering Committee (CNSC) reconvened on Monday, Nov. 17, for the second of six scheduled meetings as the district continues its work to assess long-term facility and capital needs. Nearly 40 volunteers representing parents, staff, civic leaders, business owners, and other community members gathered at Arlington’s…
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ dedicates new Glaspie Field honoring trailblazing leader Michael Glaspie cuts ribbon before Seguin High School football game
New stadium funded by the 2019 Bond Nearly 35 years ago, Michael Glaspie made history as the first Black trustee elected to the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Board of Trustees. “I ran, got elected; the rest is history,†Glaspie said Thursday night as he stood on the new athletic field that now bears his name. ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½…
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ dedicates new Rodriguez Junior High School Celebrates legacy of namesake Joey RodriguezÂ
New school funded by the 2019 Bond It was a night filled with pride, memories and community spirit as ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ officially dedicated Joey Rodriguez Junior High School on Wednesday evening. Board members, superintendent Dr. Matt Smith, former superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos, and members of Joey Rodriguez’s family all joined students, staff, alumni, and community…
Apply to serve on the Capital Needs Steering Committee Applications open through Oct. 15
The ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Board of Trustees called for a volunteer Capital Needs Steering Committee at last week’s board meeting. The purpose of the 2025 Capital Needs Steering Committee will be to provide recommendations to the school board for prioritized facility and identified capital needs through 2029 to support the district’s strategic plan. If you would…
