AISD Theater Students Win Big at State Conference
AISD's theater students won big at this year's Texas State Thespian Festival.
November 2013
AISD Operates on Normal Schedule Monday
All Austin ISD schools and offices will operate on a normal schedule Monday, Nov. 25.
Students and families are encouraged to dress warmly and stay safe while traveling or walking to school. There are no changes to bus routes or pickups times; however, families should expect traffic delays due to weather. Any tardies due to the weather will be excused.
AISD Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Friday, Nov. 29.
All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Monday, Dec. 2.
For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar.
School Choice Fair
Date
Saturday, December 7, 2013 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Where
Fulmore Middle School Gymnasium
The AISD School Choice Fair is held yearly to allow students and parents the opportunity to explore the various programs offered at these specific middle school campuses. Representatives from the Ann Richards School, Fulmore Magnet School, Kealing Magnet School and the new Single-gender Schools in District One, Garcia/Pearce will be on hand to answer questions and showcase their campus programs.
This School Choice Fair is will be held Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Gymnasium at Fulmore Middle School, 201 Mary St E, Austin. This event is open to the public.
Media Advisory: AISD Hosts Encore Family Conference
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD is hosting the group Engaging our Community for College Readiness for a special presentation to teach the community how to influence success in all children.
What: The Encore Family Conference features keynote speaker Octavious Bishop.
When: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23
Learning through Literacy: Grant Connects AISD Schools with Libraries
Late last month, kindergarten students at Graham Elementary School filed in, one by one, into their school library.
AISD Invites Community to Inform, Help Shape Long-term District Plans
AUSTIN, Texas--Austin ISD's Office of Facilities will host a community-wide meeting about the purpose of the district's Facility Master Plan from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the LBJ High School theater, 7309 Lazy Creek Drive.
Team members will provide a snapshot of the district's profile and financials and review the board-approved Facility Master Plan's guiding principles.
Austin-Area Students K-12 Rally for Pre-Thanksgiving Donation Drive
Austin, Texas – November 19, 2013 – A Legacy of Giving, a local nonprofit that teaches children the value of philanthropy as part of their school curriculum, will hold its fifth annual Day of Service event for participating Austin-area elementary– through– high school students on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Day of Service is the official culmination of a student-led food and clothing drive currently taking place on 36 participating school campuses. The drive will benefit the Capital Area Food Bank and Coats for Kids.
Hundreds of Volunteers Participate in Entrepreneurs Foundation’s Annual Fall Service Day
On Friday, Nov. 15, the Entrepreneurs Foundation’s launched its Annual Fall Service Day at Norman and Barbara Jordan elementary schools. The event was a success, bringing AISD together with hundreds of community volunteers.
Media Advisory: Girlstart and AISD Announce New Program for Computer Science Funded by $100,000 Grant
AUSTIN, Texas—Girlstart and Austin Independent School District announced a new program to promote computer science education with girls on Tuesday. The program, which will supplement current Girlstart After School STEM programming, is the result of a $100,000 grant from Google. Seven AISD schools will participate in this new program, which will reach a total of 105 to 140 girls (about 15-20 girls per school).