Announcements
Superintendent Carstarphen: Recognize Our Heroes During Veterans Day
Dear Colleagues,Veterans Day will be celebrated throughout the nation Monday, November 11, to honor and pay tribute to the brave men and women who selflessly gave of themselves to defend our nation's cherished way of life.I invite all of you to join…
Superintendent Carstarphen Earns 2013 DeWitty/Overton Freedom Award
NAACP honors educator for efforts to address disparities within districtThe Austin chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is awarding the 2013 DeWitty/Overton Freedom Award to Austin ISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen.The…
Lanier High School FFA Hosts Pet Clinic
The Lanier High School agriculture department hosts its annual fall pet vaccination clinic this month, where for $20 families can bring in their pets to receive vaccinations that will be active for a full year. Vaccinations for worming and kennel cough will…
AISD Monitors Weather as More Rain is Expected Overnight
AISD continues to monitor the weather and the latest information available from the National Weather Service as more rain is expected overnight. At this time, the district anticipates schools will be open as scheduled tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 6.However…
More than 1,000 Teachers to do Half-day PD on Arts-based Instruction Strategies
On Monday, Nov. 11, more than 1,000 teachers will receive a half-day professional development workshop on arts-based instruction strategies as a part of the Any Given Child Creative Learning Initiative.
Superintendent Carstarphen to AISD Community: Support for Families and Staff Affected by Flooding
Dear Colleagues:Many of our families and school communities were devastated by last week’s severe flooding in Austin. Over the weekend, I visited affected neighborhoods, particularly in southeast Austin. I walked the streets, talked to families, and entered…
Join AISD at Anderson HS for a Health-oriented Tech Talks Info Session
Anderson High School's robotics and engineering team will host this month's Tech Talks, a free information session that helps students understand their educational and career opportunities through the district's STEM programs.
AISD Faculty Invited to Edcamp Austin, Free Participant-driven Conference
AISD faculty members are invited to attend the first ever Edcamp Austin, which is a free ‘un-conference’ hosted at Crockett High School, Saturday Nov. 9.An unconference is a participant-driven professional development, where teachers (and administration and…
Resources for Families and Staff Affected by Flooding
Austin ISD's number one priority continues to be the safety of our students, families and staff members. Below is a list of the resources available to our school community, information on employee time off and ways you can help.
AISD Celebrates Dedication Ceremony of Janis Guerrero Thompson Elementary School
Austin ISD held an official dedication ceremony for the Janis Guerrero Thompson Elementary School on Sunday, Nov. 3. The dedication ceremony featured remarks by Board President Vince Torres, Trustee Ann Tiech and Director of Construction Management Jeff…
Perez Elementary School will be Open Monday
Perez Elementary School will be open tomorrow, Monday, Nov. 4. AISD has been working with City of Austin officials, including Austin Energy and the Austin Police Department, to ensure the safety and well-being of students, staff members and families…
McCallum Fine Arts Academy Hosts Audition Workshop for Prospective Students
The McCallum Fine Arts Academy will host two workshops for students who are interested in auditioning for the fine arts magnet high school.