Dr. Matt Smith, the newly appointed superintendent of Arlington Independent School District (AISD), is gearing up for his first official day in Arlington on Tuesday, January 30. 

"It is the thrill of a lifetime," Dr. Smith expressed. "Arlington is known as a transformational district. It's a large district that has done amazing things for students for years."

Dr. Smith held the superintendent job in Belton ISD, and joins AISD with more than 20 years of experience in various administrative roles.