Short Elementary School

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

10/09/2026

We wore red for Dyslexia Awareness Day! So grateful for Mrs. Royes and Mr. Dobbs for all they do to support our students with Dyslexia.

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! 😊

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!

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!

05/12/2026

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

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.

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!

02/19/2026

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

Address

2000 California Lane
Arlington, TX
76015

Website

https://www.aisd.net/short-elementary/

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