Last week, students from across the district participated in the 19th Annual Austin ISD Afterschool Showcase at Kealing Middle School.
Students spent the evening performing on stage, sharing what they’ve learned throughout the year with each other through interactive exhibits, which included topics like STEM, the arts and health and fitness.
AUSTIN, TX—Volunteers from 23 companies will meet at Brooke and Linder elementary schools to offer some much-needed love and care to schools’ grounds and facilities at Spring Service Day as part of an initiative by the Entrepreneurs Foundation.
More than 1,300 students across the Austin Independent School District recently opted to undergo the national foreign language exams in French, German, Latin and Spanish—335 of which received highest honors for their scores.
Students from the Travis High School Hospitality program received a welcome surprise last Friday when the Austin Convention and Visitor's Bureau and the Austin Hotel and Lodging Association made a generous donation to help grow the program.
Mayor Lee Leffingwell, a proud Travis High School alumni, and Bob Landers, CEO and President of the Austin Convention and Visitor's Bureau, were both on hand to recognize the program and present the award to Travis High School Principal Ty Davidson and hospitality instructor Jayma Vaughan.
Austin, Texas--The Austin Independent School District, the National Wildlife Federation and community volunteers will celebrate the completion of a district-wide, outdoor learning center, which features a solar classroom and an outdoor habitat with plants and materials native to Central Texas.
What: AISD and its partners will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the district-wide demonstration wildlife habitat and outdoor learning center with learning stations that connect students with nature.
Last night, the Austin Independent School District announced its Teacher of the Year and Principal of Year winners, among others, during Salute, an annual event hosted by AISD and Austin Partners In Education to celebrate district employees.
The event, held at the Long Center for the Performing Arts, brought together AISD employees, families and community members to recognize some of AISD's most outstanding staff members.
Where: Texas State Capitol from 12pm-5pm
What: Anti-Bullying Event on Saturday June 1st
On April 16th, the League of Women Voters of the Austin Area hosted a community conversation that focused on issues that are particular concern in District 3. This event is part of the Austin League’s series of conversations about public education. At this event, they convened community members from AISD District Three and asked how a diverse community can best work together to provide leadership that helps make education work for all students in this district.
Austin, Texas—The Austin Independent School District invites staff members, families and community members to celebrate district employees who commit their time, talent and energy to help strengthen Austin schools.
What: Salute, an annual event honoring AISD staff members
When: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 14
Where: The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Dr.
Austin, Texas—Students in the Austin Independent School District are scheduled to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness this week.
To reduce distractions and help students focus on their tests, the news media’s access to AISD campuses will be limited during the week of May 13.
