Announcements
A Legacy of Leadership: AAUL Adopts Garcia Young Men's Leadership Academy
When the Austin Area Urban League celebrated its 37th Annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala this weekend, the civil rights organization announced its members are adopting the Gus Garcia Young Men's Leadership Academy.AAUL assists African-Americans and all…
Cunningham Teacher Earns Children in Nature Award, Welcomes Community to Join Fall Farm Days
When children at Cunningham Elementary School have questions about where their food comes from, they do not need to look far for an answer. The Cobras are gaining hands-on experience in the farm-to-table process just a few feet away from their classroom.…
KLRU Invites AISD to Help Guide New American Graduate Project
AISD is joining KLRU and community partners to raise awareness about dropout rates and to create sustainable solutions to boost high-school readiness,KLRU, Austin's PBS station, has been awarded a $200,000 American Graduate community service grant from the…
Mazda Promotes STEM Careers at Bowie and Akins High Schools
On Sept. 16–17, Akins and Bowie high school students learned about science, technology, engineering and math careers from Mazda racecar driver Joel Miller. The driver is among a hand full of racers who is also a mechanical engineer, though Mazda also employs…
Austin ISD Now Enrolling Students for Free Pre-K
Austin ISD is now enrolling students for free Pre-Kindergarten. The program will offer children hands-on, purposeful opportunities for learning and will build a firm foundation for educational success.
Two Thursday Night Football Games Rescheduled
Game on!Because of weather conditions Thursday, two Austin ISD football games have been rescheduled to Friday and Saturday:Anderson vs. Bowie Friday will now be 5.pm. Friday, Sept. 19, at Burger Stadium. This will be a double-header opportunity as the Trojans…
AISD Operates as Scheduled Friday
Austin ISD will operate as scheduled today.Due to weather and possible flooding in some areas, there may be delays in bus pick-up and school arrival times.AISD asks parents to please add extra time to their commutes this morning and to expect road closures…
More Than 850 Volunteers Made Over Wooldridge Elementary School Saturday
Parents, students and teachers were in for a treat when they arrived at Wooldridge Elementary School on Monday.More than 850 community members, including the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, North Austin Civic Association and the Austin…
Family Support Co-op Offers Workshops for Families of Children with Special Needs
The Family Support Co-op offers workshops, information and support to families of children with special needs. The effort is led by the Austin ISD Special Education Department and the Family and School Support Team.The first workshop of the season will…
VP Biden's Motorcade, Rains May Affect Austin Traffic, AISD Bus Routes
This afternoon and evening, Vice President Joe Biden's motorcade and area rain showers may affect Austin traffic and cause delays to AISD bus routes and schedules.Questions about transportation or specific bus route? If your child rides the bus…
The Austin Project Honors Dr. Paul Cruz with Rostow Community Catalyst Award
Austin ISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz has been honored by The Austin Project with the 2014 Rostow Community Catalyst Award.The Austin Project was founded in 1991 by Walt and Elspeth Rostow out of the LBJ School for Public Affairs. The organization…
Community Rallies to Give Wooldridge Elementary School Makeover
This weekend, more than 500 community partners, including members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, North Austin Civic Association and the Austin Police Department, will work together to beautify Wooldridge Elementary School. …