May 2014

MEDIA ADVISORY: Bowie High School Band to Accept Sudler Shield Award May 20

AUSTIN, Texas—The James Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble will be awarded a 2013 Sudler Shield by Chairman of the Sudler Shield Dale Warren at an award ceremony and concert May 20.

What: The James Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble will perform at its Spring Concert Series, as well as receive recognition for its accomplishment in being a recipient of the Sudler Shield.

AISD Closed for Memorial Day Holiday

Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday Monday, May 26.

All AISD offices and schools will be closed. The district will resume regular business hours Tuesday, May 27.

For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar.

For more information, please contact the Department of Communications and Community Engagement at 414-2414.

 


 

Anderson High School Robotics Team Wins Engineering Inspiration Award

The Anderson High School Robotics Team—ausTIN CANs—won the Engineering Inspiration Award in the Archimedes Division at the FIRST Robotics World Championship, April 23-26, in St. Louis.

There were three other division winners at the international event, attended by 400 teams.

The Engineering Inspiration Award recognizes “outstanding success in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering.”