November 2016

Superintendent Delivers Annual State of the District Address

Joined by community and elected leaders, students and staff at the Inspire the Future luncheon, Superintendent Paul Cruz today delivered his annual State of the District address.

The annual event brings together key district supporters at the AISD Performing Arts Center, and raises money for the nonprofit Austin Ed Fund.

"The state of the district is strong, and I am proud to serve as superintendent of this phenomenal urban school sytem," Cruz said.

MEDIA ADVISORY AISD Superintendent Gives State of District Address at Austin Ed Fund’s Second Annual ‘Inspire the Future’ Luncheon

Tomorrow, Austin Ed Fund is hosting the annual Inspire the Future luncheon featuring Superintendent Paul Cruz’s State of the District address.

What: The State of the District will showcase stories of excellence and innovation at AISD and share ways that community members can contribute to the success of AISD schools. Austin Ed Fund will also highlight the winners of the fall 2015 and 2016 Innovation Grants.

When: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16

2016 High School Showcase

Austin ISD invites students, their families and the community to the High School Showcase!

The showcase takes place from 9 a.m.–noon Dec. 10 at Austin High School.

This free event is open to the public and aims to help visitors to learn more about the innovative programs our district and our high schools offer

Free shuttle service to and from the showcase is available at the following locations:

FABPAC Meeting

There will be a meeting of Austin ISD's Facilities and Bond Planning Advisory Committee from 6:00–9:00 p.m. Dec. 1 in board auditorium at the Carruth Administration Building, 1111 W. Sixth St.

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees appoints citizens to the FABPAC to evaluate capital improvement needs of the district and to provide recommendations to the board on long-range facilities planning, on amendments to the Facility Master Plan and on the scope of work and timing of future bond programs.

FABPAC Meeting

There will be a meeting of Austin ISD's Facilities and Bond Planning Advisory Committee from 6:15–9:00 p.m. Nov. 30 in the O. Henry Middle School library, 2610 W. 10th St.

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees appoints citizens to the FABPAC to evaluate capital improvement needs of the district and to provide recommendations to the board on long-range facilities planning, on amendments to the Facility Master Plan and on the scope of work and timing of future bond programs.

LASA Showcase 2016

The families, staff and students of the Liberal Arts and Science Academy invite you to learn more about our school.

Students participate in college-level classes from the day they step on campus, but rigorous coursework is not all we have to offer. 

Extracurricular activities abound, with a club, team or organization available for students regardless of their interest or ability level.

Garden to Café Program Takes Root at AISD Schools

Austin ISD is taking an important leadership role in the school garden movement by partnering with students, community members, teachers and administrators to launch a Garden to Café program. The program extends the lessons learned in the garden to the school cafeteria.

“Garden to Café is about serving healthy, fresh garden grown foods to students through school meal programs,” said Food Services Director Anneliese Tanner. “And ensuring the safety of the food supply is critical to student health.”