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Highlights of Phase 4 Spaces

Highlights of Phase 4 Spaces

Arlington High School’s construction started in 2020 and involved a tremendous amount of planning and hard work by all the project partners. Phase 4...

Highlights of Phase 3 Spaces

Highlights of Phase 3 Spaces

With the opening of Arlington High School’s Phase 3 spaces, 100% of the new building is now complete. New spaces in Phase 3 include the athletics...

Phase 3 Preview

Phase 3 Preview

Phase 3 construction of the new high school began immediately after the opening of Phase 2 and is anticipated to be complete by February 2025. After...

Schedule Update: Phase 2

Schedule Update: Phase 2

Phase 2 Buildings Scheduled to Open to Students in early November Phase 2 construction of the new high school is nearly complete and includes the...

Schedule Update

Schedule Update

In order to avoid disruption to students at the beginning of the next two school years, the AHS Building Committee and School Committee recently...

What comes next

What comes next

Updated 4/25/23 Phase 2 construction of the new high school began in February 2022, immediately after the opening of the new Performing Arts and...

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Photo Gallery

View a complete overview of the new school in this comprehensive photo gallery.

AHS Completion Celebration

On October 25, 2025 the Town of Arlington officially celebrated the completion of the new Arlington High School with a morning ribbon cutting ceremony and afternoon Community Open House.  We appreciate the support from our local and state officials, the Arlington...

Project Milestones & Statistics

As we celebrate the completion of the new Arlington High School, we reflect on the overall project. These milestones and statistics represent over nine years of work by the AHS Building Committee and project partners. Click on any image to expand.

Phase 4 Photo Gallery

This photo gallery highlights the final features of the newly completed high school. Click on any image to view a slideshow.

AHS LEED Case Study

Integrating sustainability into the new high school was a collaborative process from the very beginning. The design team worked with building users to address site energy and water use with sustainability in mind. The new school's design helps Arlington make...

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