March 2015

Anderson High School Hosts Presentation of Memorabilia

Austin ISD will welcome alumni, students and staff to Anderson High School for an event honoring its history—Two Schools, One Tradition.

The event includes a presentation of original L.C. Anderson memorabilia that will be permanently displayed on campus.

The presentation begins at 9:30 a.m. March 26 at the Anderson theater, 8403 Mesa Drive. 

For more information, please contact Sarah Frankenfeld at (512) 414-7953 or sarah.frankenfeld@austinisd.org.

MEDIA ADVISORY Permanent Collection of Former Black-Only High School Memorabilia to Live at Anderson High School

Join Anderson High School for a ceremony celebrating the continued excellence of L.C. Anderson from its inception in East Austin to its current location in West Austin. 

The ceremony will include a presentation of original L.C. Anderson memorabilia (1907-71) from the Original L.C Anderson Alumni Association to be permanently displayed at Anderson High School. 

Latino Academic Achievement Awards

Latino Academic Achievement Awards
Saturday, May 2, 2015
10:00-12:00pm
AISD Performing Arts Center
1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd

2015 Community Award Honorees  

  • Latino Parent Volunteer: Lupita Munoz Odom
  • Latino Community Service: Emafely Garcia Amador
  • Latino Excellence in Advocacy: Hispanic Austin Leadership

Austin Independent School District honors outstanding Latino students in sixth through 12th grade and community members during the Annual Latino Academic Achievement Awards.

AISD African-American Community Advisory Committee for Educational Excellence

Date
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Where
Gus Garcia Young Men's Leadership Academy at 7414 Johnny Morris Road

Austin ISD invites you to participate in the quarterly AISD African-American Community Advisory Committee Meeting.

The advisory's charge is to:

  • Gather information and encourage research of concerns to the African-American community including literacy, disproportionality, retention rates, parental involvement, discipline rates, advanced academics and learning environments.
  • Advise the AISD Department of Communications and Community Engagement regarding strategies for effective engagement of communications for and to the African-American community.
  • Advise the office of the Ombudsman and the Department of School, Family and Community Education regarding strategies that result in effective and exceptional customer service to the district’s African-American parents, students and community.

For more information, contact Terry Russell at terry.russell@austinisd.org.

Student Coverage: District Premieres 'AISD: The Pride and Promise of Austin' Film

By Sonny Stephens

Austin High School, The Maroon News

Austin ISD premiered its student-made film, "AISD: The Pride and Promise of Austin," at the Performing Arts Center on Thursday night. The film featured clips made by students from every high school in the district.

"It's so exciting because our students created the films, it really is a collection of their work," Superintendent Paul Cruz said. "As educators, we want to hear from our kids and see their work and see our students shine."