Blanton Elementary

Congratulations to our principal, Mrs. Castillo, on being recognized as Arlington ISD Elementary Principal of the Year at a recent Arlington ISD Board of Trustees meeting.

This well-deserved honor reflects her dedication to students, staff, and families, as well as the positive impact she has made throughout our school community.

We are proud to celebrate this achievement and grateful for her leadership at Blanton Elementary.

💙 Congratulations, Mrs. Castillo! 💙

Last day of school at Blanton Elementary
1956 - 2026.

The last Eagles in the Know parent Newsletter
Week of May 18th

Blanton's Last Eagles in the know🦅 Blanton's Last Eagles in the know🦅

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

🎉 Reminder: The Blanton Celebration is tomorrow!

Join us Monday, May 11 from 6:00–8:00 PM as we come together one last time to celebrate the legacy and memories of Blanton Elementary. 💙

If Blanton has been part of your story, we’d love to see you there. Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with former students, staff, friends, and family.

Once a Blanton Eagle, always a Blanton Eagle. 🦅

We were honored to welcome newly elected District 5 City Councilwoman Brittney Garcia-Dumas to Blanton Elementary today for Teacher Appreciation Week.

She spent time visiting classrooms, reading to our students, and showing appreciation for the incredible work our teachers do each day. Our students loved hearing her stories and spending time with a community leader who truly values education and the people who make schools special.

Thank you, Councilwoman Dumas, for taking the time to invest in our students, encourage our teachers, and support the Blanton community. 💙🦅

Brittney Garcia-Dumas for City Council District 5

Mrs. Castillo is the new principal at Gertrude Johns Elementary! 🥳🥳🥳 🐆

Big congratulations to our newest Arlington ISD principals! 🎉

Tonight we celebrated Migdalia Castillo, Dr. Thomas Flagg, and Jerod Zahn as they step into their new leadership roles.

Migdalia Castillo brings more than two decades of educational experience and a strong commitment to student success to her new role as principal of Johns Elementary. She currently serves as principal at Blanton Elementary, where she has demonstrated strong leadership since 2023.

Dr. Thomas Flagg offers a powerful blend of instructional leadership and fine arts expertise. With nearly 20 years in education and his current role as associate principal at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts, he is well‑prepared to lead as principal of Gunn Junior High Fine Arts and Dual Language Academy.

Jerod Zahn brings extensive leadership experience, having served as principal at both Shackelford and Ferguson Junior High, along with multiple assistant principal and teaching roles across Arlington ISD. We’re excited to welcome him as the new principal of Rodriguez Junior High.

👏 We cannot wait to see everything you accomplish in these new roles, congratulations!