Announcements
Talking about Tragedy: Tips for Parents to Discuss School Shooting in Connecticut with Children (English and Spanish)
The AISD community is deeply saddened and troubled to learn about today's shooting at a Connecticut elementary school. This tragedy is heartbreaking and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of Newtown, Connecticut.
Cunningham Elementary School's MicroSociety Program Receives Community Support
Recently, the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's (GAHCC) Educational Team announced it would provide funding and support to Cunningham Elementary School's MicroSociety Program—a nationwide after school program that prepares students for real-world…
AISD Releases Response to Texas Civil Rights Project Report
In September, the Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) released a report about school funding. The administration has reviewed the claims made by TCRP and analyzed their findings in its report. As a result, the administration has issued a response…
Students at Ann Richards School Embark on Three-Day College Visit Tour
On Wednesday, Nov. 28, 87 college-bound sophomores at the Ann Richards School for Young Women leaders will begin a three-day tour of out-of-state college campuses that aims to introduce the students to some of the post-secondary education opportunities…
Baldwin Elementary School Hosts First Vocabulary Parade
Baldwin Elementary School students and staff members hosted their first annual Vocabulary Parade as part of the school's ongoing effort to increase word recognition among its students.The concept for the parade, held Oct. 31, was based on Debra Frasier’s book…
High School News Teams Win National Awards for Newspaper, Yearbook Photography
Two high school editorial teams in the Austin Independent School District received national recognition this weekend at the National Scholastic Press Association’s fall journalism convention.The Akins High School newspaper staff placed seventh in the nation (…
Anderson High School Receives Delegates from Koblenz, Germany
Delegates from Koblenz, Germany—Austin’s sister city—recently paid a visit to Anderson High School as part of a celebration commemorating the 20-year relationship between the two cities. For the visit, each delegate donated a German book to the Anderson…
Bowie High School Marching Band Places Sixth in National Competition
Members of the Bowie High School marching band placed sixth in a national competition of marching bands in November. The band also received the coveted first place prize at the UIL Area D Marching contest--a momentous competition for high school…
Career and Technical Education (CTE) seeks community input with online survey
The AISD Career and Technical Education department is conducting a district-wide parent survey to gain public feedback on CTE programming and program accessibility. The online survey will be available until December 13. Please view the short video…
Community Meeting to Learn About and Share Feedback on Potential Facility Renovations
Austin ISD invites families and members of the public to a community meeting regarding potential facility renovations for Rosedale School and Clifton Career Development School and how they could affect academic programming. The Rosedale School and Clifton…
AISD Invites Community to Share Input on South High School
Note: Visit www.austinisd.org/southhighschool for up-to-date information.
AISD Community Invited to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Roy Bedichek Middle School
The Austin Independent School District invites families and community and staff members to attend an event Saturday, Nov. 10, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Roy Bedichek Middle School, established in 1972. The event will also celebrate the 100th…