September 2011
Winter Break
The Austin Independent School District's 2011 Winter Holiday schedule is as follows:
The last day of class for AISD students is Tuesday, Dec.20.
All schools and district offices will be closed beginning Thursday, Dec. 22, and reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012.
Students return to school on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012.
Emergencies should be reported to AISD Police at 414-1703.
Facilities Master Plan Update
AISD Superintendent Dr. Meria Carstarphen recently unveiled plans to ensure that principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community stakeholders are kept informed of the progress of district administration as they make a recommendation for a Facility Master Plan (FMP).
TAKS Retesting Available In October to Out-Of School Students
The Austin Independent School District encourages all students who need to retest, or students who still need to pass a portion of the Exit Level TAKS tests to earn a high school diploma, to register for retesting on October 18-21, 2011. All testing will be held at campuses throughout the school district. Students may also register at their home campus on the day of testing.
McCallum Arts Center Grand Opening Friday, September 30
The Austin Independent School District and the Friends of the McCallum Fine Arts Academy will host a grand opening of the beautiful new McCallum Arts Center, Friday, September 30, from 6:30-8:30pm, on the McCallum campus, at 5600 Sunshine Drive.
The free open house will feature performances, music, and artwork by students of the McCallum Fine Arts Academy; culminating with a site-specific aerial dance performed by students under the direction of guest choreographer Sally Jacques of Blue Lapis Light.
Family Support Cooperative to Hold Additional Meetings in October
The Austin Independent School District will be holding a family support meeting October 11th beginning at 6 p.m. at Rosedale School, 2117 West 49th Street. Parents and students will be able to meet with the Special Education director, Janna Lily from 6-6:30 p.m. Also, parents will be able to discuss various issues such as:
