Austin, Texas—The Austin Independent School District invites the community to learn about the potential 2013-14 Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations and to share input on the possible proposals.

What: Parents and community members sharing feedback on the district's Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations. 

When: 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 30

Where: AISD, Carruth Administration Center, Board Auditorium, 1111 W. Sixth St.

Austin, Texas—The Austin Independent School District invites AISD families and community members to attend a brief presentation about a possible school for young men, including research about how single-sex schools impact learning, academic performance and student interests, followed by a discussion.

Austin, Texas—The Austin Independent School District, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the City of Austin and MINDPOP are coming together to launch a city-wide vision for creative learning in Austin, a city whose identity and economy are built on ideas and innovation.

Who: Vice President of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Darrell Ayers; Mayor Lee Leffingwell; and AISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen.

Austin, Texas—The Citizens' Bond Advisory Committee for the Austin Independent School District welcomes community members to share feedback on the scope of work the committee has completed for a new district bond program at two public hearings this month.

What: Community members will learn about and share feedback on the district's new bond program.

Austin, Texas—The Austin Independent School District, the National Wildlife Federation and community volunteers are breaking ground on a district-wide, science lab and classroom, an outdoor habitat that will feature plants and materials native to Central Texas and learning stations that will connect AISD students with nature.

What: AISD and its partners will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the outdoor habitat and will unveil the model for the educational site to the public.

Austin, TX— This fall, 174 seniors from the Austin Independent School District are being recognized for outstanding academic performance by the National Merit Scholarship Program, the National Hispanic Recognition Program and the National Achievement Scholarship Program. Twenty-one students received recognition in more than one program.