Announcements
Sunset Valley 40th Anniversary
On Thursday, Dec. 1, Sunset Valley Elementary School celebrated its 40th anniversary. Several former principals attended the ceremony, and Sunset Valley students presented, in English and Spanish, a visual presentation about the history of the school. The…
Pamela Hall Named 2011 Personnel Administrator of the Year
Pamela Hall, the district’s Executive Director of Human Resources, has been named the 2011 Personnel Administrator of the Year by the Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators. TASPA, a professional organization that primarily comprises Texas…
Kealing Hosts School of Choice Fair, Saturday, December 3
On Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 9 a.m. to noon, Kealing Middle School will host AISD's School of Choice Fair. Students and parents will have the opportunity to learn about other academic programs offered to middle and high school students.
Board of Trustees Supports Administration’s Stance on STAAR
Since legislation passed requiring districts across the state to adopt the new STAAR testing program, AISD has been working diligently to ensure students’ success on the more rigorous exams. From providing training and resources for staff, to…
Dr. Carstarphen Invites You to Watch the State of the District Address - Nov. 30
Superintendent Meria Carstarphen invites AISD staff and the community to watch live as she presents the 2011 State of the District Address from the new McCallum Arts Center. A reflection and celebration of the past year's successes and an overview of where…
AISD Schools Honored for Going Green
Each year, the Good Sports Always Recycle review committee honors schools that are going green by recycling and collecting rainwater and composting and maintaining native garden beds.This year, Bryker Woods and Summitt elementary schools were named the…
LASA to Host Talk on Teen Self Esteem and Healthy Eating - Nov. 29
The AISD Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA) High School will host "Support Self Esteem, Healthy Eating, and Positive Image at Home,” a presentation by counselor Valerie Savage, C.P.A., M.A., LPC-Intern, Tues., Nov. 29 at 6:00 p.m. at Carver Library, 1161…
AISD Teacher Travels to South Pole
O.Henry Middle School teacher, Michelle Brown has temporarily traded in her grade book for arctic gear -- traveling to Antarctica with the PolarTrec program. The eighth grade science teacher's travels are being documented online, allowing students,…
Crockett High Students Unveil First Solar Learning Center
Crockett High School students studying solar energy along with representatives from Austin Energy and the Austin Independent School District cut the ribbon to the first of 15 interactive, outdoor Solar Learning Centers due for completion this year. Each…
Spotlight: Chinese Teacher of the Year
The Texas Foreign Language Association (TFLA) has named Ms. Kelly Long, the 2011 TFLA Chinese Teacher of the Year. Ms. Long is the Chinese teacher at Anderson High School. She is being recognized for her commitment to continually providing learning…
Community Meeting Planned to Discuss Single-sex Schools- Nov. 19
A community meeting to discuss single-sex schools in Northeast Austin will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, in the cafeteria of LBJ High School at 7309 Lazy Creek Dr. As part of the Facility Master Plan process, AISD is considering combining the…
East Austin Parents and Community Leaders Visit IDEA Flagship School
On Tuesday, November 8, a group of parents and community leaders from the Eastside Memorial Vertical Team traveled by bus to Donna, Texas for a site visit to IDEA College Prep (Donna), IDEA Public School's flagship campus.Founded in 2000, the campus has grown…