Announcements
Going for Gold in Estonia: LASA Student Joins U.S. Physics Team
Each year, the American Association of Physics Teachers and the American Institute of Physics sponsor a competition for high school students, to represent the U.S. at the 2012 International Physics Olympiad Competition.
AISD Summer Camps - Enjoy Summertime Fun and Learning
Find the perfect AISD summer camp where your child can make new friends, learn, discover and grow!Camp Heatwave (grades K-5)
School for Young Men Parent Survey in a mailbox near you!
Austin ISD has hired the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) to conduct a survey for parents of young men in grades 1-5th regarding an all-male college and career preparatory school. This is one of the preliminary, potential 2013-14 Annual Academic…
Online Survey of Pearce and Garcia Students About Single Sex Schools
At Austin ISD, our students are our top priority. We would like to invite you to share your perspectives and ideas about how to shape and strengthen the district’s educational programs for all students.Austin ISD is considering providing an all-boys and an…
Middle School Parent Survey on Career and Technical Education
The AISD Career and Technical Education department is conducting a district-wide parent survey to gain public feedback on CTE programming and program accessibility. This is one of the potential 2013-14 Annual Academic and Facility Recommendations (AAFRs)…
AHS Band Joins Mumford and Sons Onstage for Second Time
Last year, Austin High was given a surprise when the folk rock band Mumford & Sons came for a visit. Filming their 'Railroad Revival Tour' documentary with fellow artists Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros and Old Crow Medicine Show, Mumford &…
Scottie Camps at Highland Park Elementary - Register Today!
Come learn and grow with us. Highland Park Elementary teachers will lead week-long enrichment courses in the Scottie Camp program from June 4 to June 22. The camps will be held daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to integrate different curriculum areas that aren…
AISD Summer Story Roundup - Promote Your Good News!
Attention AISD educators:Send us your summer programs, fundraising events and good news! The Department of Public Relations and Multicultural Outreach (PRMO) is interested in featuring stories about inspirational people, school events and other happenings…
Free Anti-Defamation League Training - Register by May 10
In an effort to find champions in the work of embedding culturally responsive pedagogy and practices in the district, AISD staff members are invited to attend a summer training series presented by the Anti-Defamation League, sponsored by the Tocker…
May is AISD Teacher Appreciation Month
Every year, AISD joins school districts across the nation in celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week. This year, the district has designated the month of May as AISD Teacher Appreciation Month, beginning with Teacher Appreciation Week from May 7-11, to…
Celebrate Teaching Excellence at Salute - May 23
Salute, a tribute to teaching excellence throughout the district, will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Student performances begin at 5 p.m.), Wednesday, May 23 at the Long Center for the Performing Arts. This annual event, co-hosted by Austin ISD and Austin…
Overton's David Edwards One of 12 Semi-Finalists for "Live! with Kelly" Top Teacher Search
Overton's David Edwards One of 12 Semi-Finalists for "Live! with Kelly" Top Teacher SearchOnline Voting for "Live with Kelly" Contest Ends Monday at 2 p.m.After reviewing thousands of entries, the "Live! with Kelly" television show has selected David Edwards…