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.
Inclement Weather Makeup Day Will Be May 22
All Austin ISD students are required to attend class May 22 as the last of the two scheduled inclement weather makeup days this semester.
Students will be making up for the districtwide cancellation of activities on March 5 because of inclement weather.
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.
Green Flag-Raising at Small Green Tech Academy
Friends of Small Green Tech Academy are invited to attend the school's Green Flag-Raising Event.
Small is being recognized for its campuswide environmental efforts and is the first school in Texas to be awarded the Eco-Schools USA Green Flag from the National Wildlife Federation.
What: Green Flag-Raising
When: 9–9:30 a.m. April 6
Where: Flag pole at Small, 4801 Monterey Oaks Blvd.
Two Schools, One Tradition
Please join us for a presentation of original L.C. Anderson memorabilia to be permanently displayed on the Anderson High School campus.
What: Two Schools, One Tradition Event
When: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 26
Where: Anderson Theater
Enter the north parking lot from Cima Serena. Reserved parking will be provided.
RSVP to Sarah Frankenfeld at (512) 414-7953 or sarah.frankenfeld@austinisd.org.
AISD African-American Community Advisory Committee for Educational Excellence
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.
MEDIA ADVISORY Austin ISD Closed for Spring Break
The Austin Independent School District will be closed for spring break, Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 20.
All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Monday, March 23.
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AISD is the fifth-largest school district in Texas, serving approximately 85,000 students at 129 schools.
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."
