Thornton Elementary School

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.

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
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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.

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.

Parents,
All after-school activities in Arlington ISD have been canceled for today, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, due to anticipated severe weather. All campuses will dismiss at their normal time today. Elementary onsite after school care will continue as scheduled.

Our Saturday Sports with Dad event was such a blast! From friendly competition to big smiles, it was all about bonding and having fun together. All families who participated also took home a free soccer ball! ⚽

So grateful for moments like these and everyone who made it special.

🐾 Welcome to the Tiger Family, Little Ones! 🐾

We are so excited to welcome our newest and youngest Tigers to the jungle! Starting Pre-K is a big milestone, and we can’t wait to see these tiny paws make huge strides this year!

To our Pre-K families: thank you for trusting us with your little explorers. Get ready for a year filled with discovery, friendship, and a whole lot of roaring fun!

Our third grade students had a blast, and it looks like Principal Rodriguez had a great time as well!

We are appreciate the The Dallas Cowboys organization and Mr. Bass from the AISD Family and Community Engagement department for providing this wonderful experience for our students.

Sunday was International Women's Day and General Motors helped us celebrate the achievements of the women in our school community with beautiful flower arrangements. We handed out flowers at the dismissal and the surprise and smiles were priceless!

Our winners from the Bond & Beyond: A Reading Space Race Challenge are Alan, Aimee, Lorena, and Jonathan, all sixth graders. Congratulations!

The winners earned a field trip to Camp Thurman! Students will be able to bond and have fun at Camp Thurman with their father or father figure.

We appreciate the AISD Family & Community Engagement Department, Camp Thurman, and the following organizations who partnered up to encourage our students to read and to provide incentives and rewards:

- Raising Cane's
- Dave & Buster's
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Arlington Public Library