Two new Arlington ISD schools set to open in August

Arlington - This week, the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee assembled to commence the drafting of their annual report for Arlington ISD's Board of Trustees, with a primary focus on the imminent completion of the new Berry Elementary School.

According to Dallas local news outlet Dallas Metro News, committee members were given an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the expansive educational facility before delving into the report.

Scheduled to open its doors to eager young learners in August for the forthcoming academic year, the construction of the state-of-the-art Berry Elementary has been underway since December 2021. While there are still several tasks to be accomplished—including the installation of flooring, application of paint, landscaping, and much more—the building is merely a fortnight away from being furnished.

Berry Elementary is one of four school replacements funded by the 2019 Bond, a forward-thinking initiative aimed at modernizing district schools and rejuvenating their surrounding communities. The pioneering Webb Elementary was the first of the quartet to commence operations.

“We are excited about what this is going to bring to our community,” Berry principal Rose Ravin said, “not just for our district but especially in our east Arlington area. We know this building will provide opportunities for our east Arlington students. We are excited because they will be a part of making new history, new memories, new learning, new designs and new creations.”

Less than two miles away from Berry is Thornton Elementary, another replacement school currently under construction (see current photos here). Thornton is a little behind Berry in construction progress, but it is also on pace to open for students in August.