Announcements

Amped Up: Eastside Memorial Band Rocks Out at SXSW

Imagine you’re an aspiring musician. One day you get a call, asking whether you are interested in opening for a slew of other artists performing at a community barbeque. Oh, and the barbeque takes place at one of the most famous music venues in the city. And…

New North Central Elementary School Named for Dr. Janis Guerrero Thompson

The Austin Independent School District's Board of Trustees voted March 18 to name AISD’s new north central elementary school in honor of Dr. Janis Guerrero Thompson, a longtime educator whose work in the district included 17 years of service as a teacher and…

1st Annual 2013 Stand Up Anti-Bullying 5K Run

The Oak Ranch Community and the Travis County Sheriff's Office Present the 1st Annual 2013 Stand Up Anti-Bullying 5K Run. This event benefits the Anti-Defamation League.8:00am Registration9:00am Race StartSaturday, March 30thOak Ranch Community5717 Paseo…

LASA Senior Takes Top Prize at SXSW Film Competition

Liberal Arts and Science Academy Senior Alina Vega was named jury winner in the 2013 SXSW Film Festival’s High School Short Film showcase Tuesday, March 12.  Vega’s movie, “The Benefactress,” is about how the seamstress in a high…

Anderson HS Basketball Team Wins Big On and Off the Court

Anderson High School’s basketball team finished the season just one game short of qualifying for the 5A state finals but the team and its fans still have a lot to celebrate.Every varsity player on the team made the All-District Academic Team and could likely…

2012-13 Parent Survey Now Available Online

The AISD 2012-2013 parent survey is now closed. Results will be reported by school and for the district by the end of the school year. Reports will be sent to school principals, and the reports will be available at the following AISD website http://www.…

Austin ISD Bridges Innovation with Everyday Classroom

Walking into Small Middle School feels like walking onto a college campus. Take, for instance, the school’s library. Unlike the traditionally quiet atmosphere associated with libraries, teachers and administrators want students talking and engaged while…

AISD Celebrates Its School Social Workers

This week AISD is joining other districts across the country in celebrating National School Social Workers Week. Students, teachers and administrators are encouraged to thank a school social worker for their contribution to the campus community.

Do's and Don'ts: Discussing the AISD Bond Election

In February, the Board of Trustees adopted an order calling for a bond election for May 11, 2013. Austin voters will be asked whether or not to authorize the school district to issue up to $892.2 million in bonds. 

First Annual Future Plans College & Career Fair hosted by SXSWedu

SXSWedu Conference is hosting the first annual Future Plans College & Career Fair on Tuesday, March 5th from 2pm - 8pm at the Austin Convention Center. The show is a re-imagining of the college fair to include insight into current and emerging employment…

Rock the Blacktop at Blackshear Elementary School 3/15/13 10-1:30

Blackshear Elementary invites you to our FREE Family Funday on Friday, March 15, from 10 AM to 1:30 PM on the covered blacktop near the school's track and playground.Scotty Roo, Groundwork Orchestra, Los Super Avengers, The Spoils, and our own 5th grader,…

Lanier Senior Takes Gold at State Wrestling Championship

Lanier High School Senior Andrey Diaz made the news last Saturday when she competed in and took home the gold at the UIL State Wrestling Championship—the most advanced level of competition for high school wrestlers in Texas.