Announcements
U.S. News and World Report Ranks 7 AISD High Schools Among Best in Nation
Five schools—Anderson, Austin, Bowie, Liberal Arts Science Academy and McCallum high schools—reclaimed spots on the publication’s annual list of "Best High Schools." The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders and Akins High School were ranked for the…
Austin ISD Celebrates Better Hearing and Speech Month
Austin ISD is proud to celebrate Better Hearing and Speech Month, May 1–31.More than 85 speech language pathologists serve students in elementary, middle and high schools throughout the district.Speech language pathologists evaluate and treat children with…
LASA Ranked Ninth in America for Best Academics
Austin ISD’s Liberal Arts and Science Academy has received another accolade, this time being ranked ninth in the United States by college data website Niche for best academics.The site made its rankings of public high schools based on a variety of…
Eastside Memorial High School Pantherettes Win National Dance Championship
The Eastside Memorial High School Pantherettes Dance Team has been named the National Varsity Small Team Military Champions and National Varsity Small Team Prop Champions. The Pantherettes competed at the Halftime Entertainment National Championship…
Austin ISD Celebrates Police Appreciation Week
Austin ISD is proud to recognize the AISD Police Department during National Police Week. Working around the clock, the AISD Police Department establishes a safe and secure environment for students to learn, grow and succeed inside and outside of the classroom…
Austin ISD Celebrates Nurse, School Health Assistant of the Year
Austin ISD is proud to announce that Becky Jurgensen has been selected as School Nurse of the Year and Maryke Benner as School Health Assistant of the Year.Jurgensen is the nurse at The Rosedale School, which serves students with complex medical and…
Mathews Elementary School Honors Community Members on May 8
Mathews Elementary School will induct three community members into the Mathews Hall of Honor, recognizing the significant effect their lives of service have made in the Austin community. The 2015 annual Hall of Honor induction ceremony begins at 9:15 a.m…
Local Law Enforcement Says Supporting Pre-K Now Pays off Later
Council for a Strong America held a press conference at Austin ISD’s Uphaus Early Childhood Center on April 21 to support funding Pre-K. Austin ISD Police Department Capt. Chris Evoy, Austin Police Department Chief Art Acevedo and Travis County Sheriffs…
May 6 is National Bike to School Day
National Bike to School Day began in 2012, working with the League of American Cyclists to coordinate events for National Bike Month. Students throughout the U.S. may ride their bikes to school May 6. Drivers can help keep everyone safe by watching…
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8; Thank a Teacher with Timely Tips
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8. AISD’s recognition will continue throughout the month—and includes Salute on Tuesday, May 19, at the AISD Performing Arts Center.This is a wonderful opportunity for school communities to celebrate AISD’s more than 6,…
Austin ISD Celebrates Physical Fitness and Sports Month
AISD is supporting the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition in honor of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.During the month of May, all AISD staff are challenged to get 30 minutes of physical activity every day. Students are…
Community Budget Conversations
Austin ISD wants your feedback about the district’s preliminary budget. Throughout the month of May, AISD will host community budget conversations to discuss strategic investment in priorities, projected shortfalls, long-range financial planning and proposed…