Announcements
AISD Foreign Language Students Perform Well on National Exams
More than 1,300 students across the Austin Independent School District recently opted to undergo the national foreign language exams in French, German, Latin and Spanish—335 of which received highest honors for their scores.
Austin Convention and Visitor's Bureau Gives Back to Travis High School
Students from the Travis High School Hospitality program received a welcome surprise last Friday when the Austin Convention and Visitor's Bureau and the Austin Hotel and Lodging Association made a generous donation to help grow the program.Mayor Lee…
AISD Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year Winners Announced during Salute
Last night, the Austin Independent School District announced its Teacher of the Year and Principal of Year winners, among others, during Salute, an annual event hosted by AISD and Austin Partners In Education to celebrate district employees. The event,…
League of Women Voters Published District 3 Report
On April 16th, the League of Women Voters of the Austin Area hosted a community conversation that focused on issues that are particular concern in District 3. This event is part of the Austin League’s series of conversations about public education. At…
Sunset Valley Elementary Receives Honor Student Council School of Excellence Award
The Sunset Valley Elementary Student Council recently received the "Honor Student Council School of Excellence Award" by the National Association of Elementary School Principals Foundation (NAESPF).The award was received based on the areas of community…
Who is the Fittest Employee in AISD? District, XFIT2YOU Team Up for AISD Games June 1
Austin ISD employees will put it all on the line during a first district-wide fitness challenge June 1, which will test participants mentally and physically while promoting healthy living.The district is teaming up with local wellness vendor XFIT2YOU to host…
Celebrate AISD Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week
Every year, AISD joins school districts across the nation in celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week. This year, Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, and AISD invites families, staff and community members to help us celebrate the crucial role and…
District Hosts Informational Community Meetings May 7 and 23
The Austin Independent School District will host two informational community meetings on May 7 and 23.South High SchoolTuesday, May 76:30 to 8:30 p.mTravis High School, 1211 E. Oltorf St.
Watch the Latest Episode of "Inside AISD"
AISD TV is pleased to announce a new episode of Inside AISD. This monthly TV show is hosted by AISD students and highlights district news and programs as well as recognizes exemplary students and staff.The sixth episode features a wide array of stories that…
Bedichek Junior Marine Corps Earn National Spirit Award
The students in Bedichek Middle School’s Junior Marine Corps are walking a little taller these days after earning the spirit award at the 2013 National Middle School Drill Team Championships in Forth Worth recently.Approximately 30 schools competed in the…
Austin ISD Invites You To The Annual Latino Academic Achievement Awards
Austin ISD invites you to the Annual Latino Academic Achievement Awards.Saturday, May 112 to 4 p.m.LBJ Auditorium at UT Austin2315 Red River St.
Congressman Smith, IBM Scientists Lead Puff-powered Race at Oak Hill
During a visit to Oak Hill Elementary School, U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, house science chair, and IBM scientists challenged the young Eagles to engineer a car using paper, straws, life savers—and wind power generated by the students' own breath.