Announcements
Dove Springs Students Prepare for Inspirational Trip to Nation’s Capital
Story by Stephanie De Luna, senior, UT College of CommunicationFrom left: Social Studies Coach Kenetra Malone and Mendez student Adela Cabrera will both be attending the D.C. trip in June.
Commissioner of Education Defers Implementation of STAAR EOC Grade Conversion
Commissioner of Education Robert Scott announced that he is deferring implementation of the requirement to convert a student's score on the STAAR end-of-course examinations to account for 15 percent the student's final grade in the…
Walnut Creek Hosts Family Literacy Day
Walnut Creek Elementary School held its "Family Literacy Day at Little Walnut Creek Library" Saturday, Feb. 11. More than 20 parents registered for Austin Publlic Library cards and received gift cards provided by HEB and the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of…
Transition Fair Helps South Austin Families
Over 360 parents and students attended the Crockett and Akins Vertical Team of schools' Famliy Transition Fair, Jan. 24 at Galindo Elementary School.The event was developed and coordinated by AISD Parent Support Specialists and provided opportunities for 5th…
2011-2012 Parent Survey
The AISD 2011-2012 parent survey is now closed. All survey results are being summarized. Look for campus and district survey summary reports during summer 2012 on AISD's Research and Evaluation website.
AISD Schools Celebrate 'Love The Bus' Week Feb. 13-17
Thousands of school children in Austin and across the country are making Valentine cards for someone extra special in their lives this year, their school bus drivers.To thank the men and women who take more than 26 million children safely to schools each day…
Google's Digital Literacy Tour Comes to O.Henry
Google and iKeep Safe’s National Digital Literacy Tour is making its way to Austin with a scheduled stop at O. Henry Middle School on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. AISD parents are invited to attend and learn more about ways to keep children safe…
Mccallum Hosts Grand Opening Of Central Texas’ First High School Broadcast Radio Station - Feb. 10
McCallum High School will host a grand opening Friday, Feb. 10 to celebrate the launch of its new radio station, MAC Radio, 1670 AM. The event will take place from 6 to 8:00 p.m. in the Main Hall at McCallum High School, 5600 Sunshine Dr.
Seeking Science Enthusiasts for Intel Austin Mini-Educator Academy
Attention Science Enthusiasts! AISD has received a grant from the Intel Corporation to conduct an Intel Austin Mini-Educator Academy this summer.The academy will provide fifteen AISD teachers with the knowledge, skills and resources to assist and…
AISD Elementary Schools Receive $320,000 Grant to 'Fuel Up' Wellness
AISD has been awarded a $320,000 grant to implement Fuel Up to Play 60, a fun and interactive in-school nutrition and physical activity program, in all of the district's elementary schools. Austin elementary schools were selected from among hundreds of…
Becker Elementary Hosts Pachanga Dance Party Feb. 10
Becker Elementary School, will host their first annual Pachanga Dance Party from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at Becker Elementary School, 906 W. Milton St.The event will feature music by Grammy award-winning Adrian Quesada of Grupo Fantasma, dance…
Tuition Supported Prekindergarten Registration Begins Feb 1
The district’s Tuition Supported Prekindergarten program will extend to four additional campuses in the fall, making the program available to students at 26 AISD campuses.