Short Elementary School

Short Elementary School Short Elementary, serving grades Pre-K through 6. Mrs. Beatrice Short is Short Elementary's namesake. Short taught for 49 years overall. Mr.

She taught at Johnson Station Elementary for the majority of her career. Johnson Station School was an active school for seventy-six years in the community. A new elementary school was much needed. As the doors closed at Johnson Station School, the doors opened at Short Elementary in the fall of 1970. Larson, the last principal at Johnson Station, became the first principal of Short Elementary. T

he school's dedication was held on February 28, 1971. A portrait of our namesake, Mrs. Beatrice Short, is located in our lobby.

07/24/2026

We are two weeks away from Meet the Teacher! Register online now so you can Meet your new teachers on Monday, August 10th!

www.aisd.net

07/20/2026

Registration is now open! Returning students can complete at www.aisd.net. Be sure to get registered now so you can meet your teacher on Monday, August 10th at 5 pm!

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 chi...
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!

FATHER FEST 2026 is HERE! Bring the whole family out for a FREE day of: •Car Show •Student Performances •Gam...
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

05/07/2026
Parents, All after-school activities in Arlington ISD have been canceled for today, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, due to anti...
04/28/2026

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.

We celebrated Mrs. Waters this week! We have the best AP out there. We are so grateful for all she does for the students...
04/11/2026

We celebrated Mrs. Waters this week! We have the best AP out there. We are so grateful for all she does for the students and staff at Short!

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Caraway and our Para of the Year, Coach Cook!
02/19/2026

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Caraway and our Para of the Year, Coach Cook!

01/30/2026

🚨 After evaluating road and campus conditions and closely monitoring the forecast, Arlington ISD schools and offices will open today, Friday, January 30, 2026, at their regularly scheduled times.

Our facilities team has been working to clear ice and snow. We are aware there could still be some slick spots, so please be extra cautious coming in. We ask that drivers and walkers use extra caution during morning travel. Please allow extra time and remain alert.

Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe. We look forward to seeing you at school today.

01/28/2026

☀️ Good news, Arlington ISD!

Thanks to warmer temperatures and sunshine today that helped improve roadway conditions, Arlington ISD schools and offices will open tomorrow, Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the regularly scheduled times.
There may still be a few slick spots in some areas, so please use caution during your commute. We can’t wait to see everyone back in the morning!
Information regarding any potential make-up days will be communicated at a later date.

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2000 California Lane
Arlington, TX
76015

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