Bond News
Third graders rush playground after ribbon cutting The third-grader practically flew up the stairs toward the twisting slide. “Oh my goodness!” she said, streaming her thoughts aloud. “This is awesome! Awesome. So many choices!” Moments earlier, Pearcy STEM Academy Principal Codi Van Duzee, flanked by Arlington ISD Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos, snipped the caution tape…
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World-class instruments and amazing technology The Arlington ISD’s new Center for Visual and Performing Arts was filled with the sounds of two professional Steinway pianists today as they played a rousing duet, four hands masterfully flying across the keyboard. But the pianists weren’t at the CVPA. They were in New York, and a screen showed…
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Freezer addition almost ready Extensive renovations for the Arlington ISD’s Food and Nutrition Services building are nearing completion with the new catering kitchen scheduled to open after spring break. Thanks to the 2019 Bond, the Arlington ISD’s food and nutrition services’ headquarters is getting a much-needed upgrade that will improve efficiencies and logistics, create better…
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There’s a lot going on with our Bond 2019 program, and it’s all thanks to you. Voters approved this $966 million bond program back in November 2019. So, we want you to know how your money is being spent and how it’s benefiting our students. That’s why we have our Bond 2019 website. It not…
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Exhibit fittingly called ‘Resilience” When the Arlington ISD showcases its first exhibit in the new Center for Visual and Performing Arts just in time to commemorate Thursday’s statewide Big Art Day, it will be something of a threefold celebration. It’s not only a grand opening of sorts inside the new Visual Arts Gallery, it’s also…
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The 2019 Bond literally rolled up to the 2014 Bond yesterday and parked. New band trailers, funded by the 2019 Bond – one for each of the Arlington ISD’s six traditional high schools – arrived in Arlington Tuesday and made their first stop at the 2014 Bond’s final project, the Center for Visual and Performing…
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Addition includes new gymnasium The new additions at Crow Leadership Academy are all standing as construction continues on the school’s 2019 Bond project. “Although we have one of the oldest buildings in the district, Crow is extremely well built and, through the dedication of our amazing custodial staff, has been very well maintained,” said Crow principal Jamie…
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Woman and minority owned investment firm leads underwriting The Arlington ISD sold bonds last week for the second phase of the 2019 Bond program and locked in historically low interest rates that will give the district a significant cost savings. The $996 million 2019 Bond program, approved by voters in November 2019, is divided into…
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New facilities all about student opportunities Arlington ISD’s new Arts and Athletics Complex, home to the Center for Visual and Performing Arts and Athletics Center, has been named a finalist for D CEO’s 2021 Commercial Real Estate Awards. “The nominations in this year’s program reflected the diversity, size and strength of the industry,” according to…
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Questions reflect current learning environment Arlington ISD is now conducting its annual technology and learning questionnaire in order to learn more about the technology use of our students both at school and at home. We encourage all parents, students (grades 3-12), teachers and campus leaders to participate. The data received will help the district make the…
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