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
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!