Thornton Elementary School

10/09/2026

09/07/2026

📣 Friendly reminder, Arlington ISD families! Enjoy the rest of your Labor Day weekend! There will be no school tomorrow, Monday, Sept. 7, for students and staff.

📆 Monday, Sept. 7: No school for students and staff
📆 Tuesday, Sept. 8: Staff professional learning day, no school for students
🏫 Wednesday, Sept. 9: Classes resume

Please note: Arlington Collegiate High School and Arlington College and Career High School will have school Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Enjoy the extra time off, and we’ll see everyone back together on Wednesday! 😊

08/13/2026

What a great day with our students today!

There was so much work leading to this day with planning, professional learning, setting up classes and school spaces, Convocation, revisiting our Mission, creating schedules, and so much more! Seeing our students and families today made it all worth it!

We love our Thornton Tigers!

08/08/2026

BREAKING NEWS: NEW TIGERS HAVE JOINED THE PRIDE! 🐾
Help us give a big TIGER WELCOME to our newest members of the Thornton family! These amazing teachers are bringing their passion and a whole lot of Tiger spirit to our campus!

We’re so excited to have you on our team!

WELCOME TO THE PRIDE, NEW TIGERS!

07/30/2026

We enjoyed seeing many of our students and families for Popsicles with the Principals.🥰

Our next date with our families is on Meet-the-Teacher night.
- Monday, August 10, 5:00-7:00 pm

07/07/2026

We can’t wait for this upcoming school year! ✨

Join us on Monday, Aug. 10 from 5 – 7 p.m. for the chance to meet your child’s teacher, explore the classroom, and get ready for an amazing year in Arlington ISD.

📝 Plus, registration help is just around the corner!

New Student Registration:
July 27 through the first day of school, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
With evening assistance on July 28, 4 - 6 p.m.

Returning Student Registration Support:
July 28, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

🏫 We can’t wait to see our elementary learners back on campus and ready for a great start!

05/25/2026

What a special moment it was to welcome back our Thornton Tigers and their families for our Senior Walk!

It was incredible to see former students return to the site where their journey began — this time walking through a brand new building filled with pride and excitement for the future. Our students loved cheering on the seniors and seeing what they can aspire to become one day.

Once a Thornton Tiger, always a Thornton Tiger! We are so proud of each and every senior and wish them continued success as they begin their next chapter.

05/12/2026

FATHER FEST 2026 is HERE!
Bring the whole family out for a FREE day of:
•Car Show
•Student Performances
•Games & Activities
•Free Food
•Community Resources
May 16, 2026
10 AM – 2 PM

Thornton Elementary
2301 East Park Row Drive
Arlington, TX 76010

This is more than an event, it’s a celebration of FAMILY
👉 Register now: tinyurl.com/3T56X4WN

05/09/2026

Teacher Appreciation Week was filled with thoughtful treats and meaningful moments for our incredible educators! We are so thankful for the people and organizations who helped celebrate and support our staff.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our campus fundraising efforts team, our amazing Instructional Leadership Team, and our generous community partners for making this week so special:

First United Methodist Church
Arlington Council of PTAs
Arlington Sunrise Rotary
AISD Food and Nutrition Services
AISD World Languages Department

Their kindness, generosity, and encouragement remind our staff how valued they truly are. Thank you for investing in our staff and helping us create a culture where educators feel appreciated and supported every day.

05/09/2026

What an incredible celebration at our Mariachi for Moms event today!

A huge thank you to the talented Sam Houston High School Mariachi Tejano for sharing their amazing music and helping make the day so special. We were also so proud of our own sixth grade Strings students, who showcased their hard work and talent, and our energetic Cheer team, who brought so much spirit and excitement to the celebration!

Most importantly, thank you to all of the wonderful moms and mother figures who joined us. We loved celebrating you and creating special memories together.