June 2014

More Than 500 Trojans Graduate From Anderson High School

Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz, AISD Board of Trustees members and Principal Donna Houser welcomed friends and family of more than 500 seniors to the Frank Erwin Center for the class of 2014's graduation ceremony.

Cruz highlighted some of Anderson High School's achievements, including being recognized by College Board with the 2013 Award for Excellence and Innovation in the Arts, and being ranked 59th in the state by U.S. News and World Report.

Travis High School Celebrates Its Seniors

Nearly 300 Travis High School Rebels crossed the stage at the Frank Erwin Center to receive their diplomas June 5. 

Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz noted some of the class of 2014's achievements, including a more than 100 percent increase in overall scores on Advanced Placement exams, as well as an average daily attendance of more than 91 percent.

Almost every one of Travis’ athletic teams earned district playoff spots or qualified for regional competition.

McCallum Graduates More than 350 Knights

Three hundred sixty-three McCallum High School seniors earned their diplomas today in a ceremony at the Frank Erwin Center.

McCallum celebrated its 60th anniversary this year, with members of each previous graduating class invited to the festivities.

Academically, the school was named one of the top 100 high schools in Texas by U.S. News & World Report, placing it in the top 5 percent of schools in the state.

Lanier Summer Theatre Camp, June 16–20

Date
Monday, June 16, 2014 - 9:00 am to Friday, June 20, 2014 - 4:00 pm
Where
Lanier Theatre (Auditorium)

Come join the Golden Myth Players for acting workshops, dance and stage movements, acting games, theatre tech workshops, musical play production and more!

Camp for Grades K-1 is a half day (9 a.m.–noon) and for Grades 2-8 a whole day (9 a.m.–4 p.m.) from June 16–20, with a special community presentation on Saturday, June 21.

To register or for more information, call Nikki Guckian at (512) 414-9540 or email nikkispinosa.guckian@austinisd.org

Class of 2014: AISD Celebrates 4,300 Graduates in Ceremonies Through Saturday

This week, about 4,300 students will earn their degrees from the Austin Independent School District, which will celebrate the high school graduates’ achievements in and outside of the classroom--including earning millions of dollars in scholarships for college--at 15 graduation ceremonies, 13 of which continue through June 7.

Yesterday, AISD recognized the first members of the Class of 2014: six graduates from the Rosedale School for students with special needs. Today, the district celebrated 52 graduates from the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders.

Garza Independence High School Celebrates Its Seniors

Nearly 100 seniors graduated today from Garza Independence High School, with 98 percent having been accepted to either a two- or four-year university.

Garza's online program serves more than 200 students throughout the district, helping students from other campuses earn more than 200 semester credits.

This year, the Garza Academic Society worked with five Austin-area nonprofits to contribute more than $4,000 in donations and more than 200 hours of community service.

Panther Pride on Display for Eastside Memorial High School Graduation

More than 100 seniors crossed the stage at the Frank Erwin Center this afternoon to graduate from Eastside Memorial High School.

Ninety-three percent of graduates were accepted to and will be pursuing a post-secondary education.

For the second year in a row, EMHS was designated a No Place for Hate campus.

Students organized Spirit Week and Peace Week, and also for the second year organized Adopt-a-Kid, which places an elementary school student with an EMHS advisory class for one morning.