Bond News
Old gym converted into pre-K classrooms 91直播鈥檚 2019 Bond program is a lot more than the big noticeable projects, like the brand-new Rodriguez Junior High School or the new Glaspie Field stadium that opens later this week. The bond program is also making huge improvements at schools that have served the Arlington community for…
New gyms funded by the 2019 Bond Brand new gyms at Key and Pope elementary schools aren鈥檛 just beautiful, according to Pope principal Yolanda Railey. 鈥淥ur theme this year is ‘Level Up,’ and our new gym is more than just a beautiful space 鈥 it鈥檚 a place where our students can 鈥楲evel Up鈥 in fitness,…
Project funded by the 2019 Bond 91直播 celebrated the start of construction on the future 91直播 Service Center with a groundbreaking ceremony last week.聽 It鈥檚 a big project that includes new construction, renovations, demolition and added parking, and will transform much of the district鈥檚 current Service Center. Home to the district鈥檚 bus barn…
The 91直播 is now accepting applications for positions on the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC). The CBOC provides transparency and enhances public confidence in the use of proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by 91直播 voters on Nov. 5, 2019. The purpose of the committee is to provide findings and recommendations to…
Duff has a new library Duff Elementary is still Duff. That鈥檚 what the Citizens鈥 Bond Oversight Committee found out when its members toured Duff and had their quarterly meeting in the school鈥檚 cafeteria this week. They were there to see the 2019 Bond renovations and addition that brought some significant changes to the school. 鈥淭here鈥檚…
Addition funded by the 2019 Bond The big addition at Arlington High School is scheduled to open Jan. 8. But Arlington High鈥檚 librarian, Maryjane O’Halloran-Beane, is already moving in, getting the new library ready to welcome students. The fine arts programs 鈥 like band and orchestra 鈥 have gotten a jumpstart, too. Is it going…
Glaspie Field funded by the 2019 Bond The future Glaspie Field at Martin High School topped out last week. That means they hung the last beam of the steel structure. That also means it鈥檚 starting to really look like the athletic venue is under construction. 鈥淲e are very excited about Glaspie Stadium,鈥 said Eric White,…
Sam Houston High School renovated library Sam Houston High School is about to unwrap a big Christmas present. A completely renovated library. 鈥淲e are thrilled to announce the opening of our newly renovated library in January 2025!鈥 said Sam Houston principal Juan Villarreal. 鈥淭his state-of-the-art facility will be an invaluable resource for students and teachers,…
91直播 support services center bidding now 91直播 is getting a new support services center to house transportation, security and health services. Planning for the 2019 Bond project is now complete, and bidding is open until Dec. 4 for a general contractor. The architect is Corgan. The district hopes to start construction in February.…
Addition funded by the 2019 Bond When you drive by the addition at Arlington High School, there鈥檚 usually a bustle of activity on the outside. The same is true on the inside. The race is on to finish the addition so students and teachers can move in after the winter break. In fact, the first…