Announcements
Principal of Ann Richards School Looks Back on Decade of Growth
Principal Jeanne Goka has three different fruit cups on her desk. For years, the Ann Richards School has boasted the most fruit consumed in the district, and if the lunchtime rituals of the school’s principal are consistent, it’s safe to say her adherence to…
District to Hold 2017 Graduation Ceremonies
Austin ISD will hold 14 high school graduation ceremonies May 30–June 3.All but one of the ceremonies will be held at the Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St. The Rosedale School will hold its ceremony at its campus.Ceremonies held at the Frank Erwin Center…
AISD Offers Free Meals to Children During Summer
Children need nutritious meals to learn, grow and thrive—even when school is not in session. Through the Summer Food Service Program, Austin ISD will continue to serve free breakfast and lunch to local youth ages 18 and younger, regardless of economic status…
AISD Names Alan Lambert Director of Fine Arts
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved Alan Lambert as the new director of fine arts for the district, effective May 29. Lambert will oversee the fine arts department, which includes art, music, band, choir, dance, guitar, orchestra, theater and…
State in Sight: Bowie Softball Aims for Final Four
The Bowie High School softball team's one-run victory over Oak Ridge landed the Lady Bulldawgs two wins away from the state tournament. The team advanced to the regional finals with a 5-4 triumph."I believe it showed how much passion we have for the…
District Honors Best of AISD at Annual Salute Celebration
Austin ISD and Austin Partners in Education co-hosted Salute on May 16 at the AISD Performing Arts Center.More than 1,000 people attended the annual event that celebrates excellence at AISD and recognizes outstanding team members.Austin Council of PTAs and…
AISD Breaks Ground on Career Launch Programs
Austin ISD broke ground on Career Launch programs at two early college high schools this month. LBJ Early College High School celebrated the groundbreaking of an approximately 5,000-square-foot building May 13 to accommodate a new health science…
AISD Athletes Garner Sportsmanship Honors
Two AISD teams and their coaches were honored May 11 by the Austin Founder Lions Club, the oldest continuously operating Lions Club in the world.
Dig it: City Honors Bowie Science Teacher for Protecting School's Cave
The Austin City Council honored Bowie science teacher Jill Harding on May 18 for her work in making the "Bowie Cave" an educational resource for Bowie High School students.As the school was being built in 1989, a cave was discovered underneath the…
Burnet Middle School Eighth-graders Named Writing Program Ambassadors
Two Burnet Middle School eighth-graders have been named national ambassadors for the Do the Write Thing Challenge.This year marks the first time that the two national ambassadors from the Austin-Travis County are from the same school.Rudolph (R.C.) Hardin and…
Community to Hear from District 6 Candidates at Two Forums
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted to appoint a trustee to fill the District 6 vacancy created by the recent resignation of Trustee Paul Saldaňa. The board accepted applications from people interested in being appointed to represent District 6, and is…
Students, Volunteers Shine at Latino Academic Achievement Awards
Austin ISD saluted high achievers and dedicated volunteers at the Latino Academic Achievement Awards on May 6 at the AISD Performing Arts Center.In addition to showcasing the academic excellence of Latino students from throughout the district, the ceremony…