Dear Austin ISD Community,
When forecasts of winter weather and hazardous road conditions force the school district to delay start times or close for the day, the first thing Austin school district leaders think about is how the decision will affect our students, families and staff.
Commissioner of Education Mike Morath announced last week that 20 school systems, including Austin ISD, will participate in a pilot to develop their own local academic accountability system. The Texas Education Agency will oversee a small-scale pilot program in the 2017–18 academic year.
Established by House Bill 22 and passed during the 85th Texas Legislature earlier this year, the local accountability system program allows an independent school district or public school charter to develop plans locally that evaluate its campuses.
Longtime AISD football coach Andrew Jackson, who spent much of his 28-year career at Reagan and LBJ early college high schools, died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 50.
In March, Jackson was diagnosed with stage IV esophageal cancer that had already spread to his liver and lungs. Nevertheless, Jackson insisted on coaching LBJ this season while undergoing treatment, and helped lead the Jaguars to the playoffs.
The Lamar Middle School and Fine Arts Academy Symphonic Winds will be performing at the 71st Annual Midwest Clinic in Chicago on Dec. 20.
The Midwest Clinic is an international band and orchestra conference, with only four middle school bands invitedto perform at this year's event.
Under the baton of Lamar Band Director James Hairston, the Lamar Symphonic Winds will perform eight selections.
Of these works, Come Down Rain by local composer Jack Wilds was commissioned especially for this performance.
Martin Middle School is getting a makeover with the help of nearly 30 volunteers from Appreciation Financial along with campus volunteers.
When: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.Monday, Dec. 18
10:45 a.m. Surprise gift presentation and volunteer pep talk
Murchison Middle School students are partnering with community artists for Murchison City Limits, a two-day fine arts festival. |
Parents, guardians and caretakers are invited to join us for a continuation of Positive Parenting, an ADHD Coaching series by guest speaker Ed Gooze, Ph.D.
Location: Pillow Elementary School, 3025 Crosscreek Drive
Time: 8–9:30 a.m.
Dates: Fri., March 23, 2018 and Fri., April 27, 2018
Parents, guardians and caretakers are invited to join us for a continuation of Positive Parenting, an ADHD Coaching series by guest speaker Ed Gooze, Ph.D.
Location: Travis High School, 1211 E. Oltorf
Time: 10–11:30 a.m.
Dates: Wed., February 21, 2018
Travis Online Registration: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RRrGb4sVAEvqR8Am65ewClypbdv0dBmgsZGyB2FjOv8/edit?usp=sharing
Location: Pillow Elementary School, 3025 Crosscreek Drive
Time: 8–9:30 a.m.
Dates: Fri., January 26, 2018; Fri., February 23, 2018; Fri., March 30, 2018 and Fri., April 27, 2018
Pillow Online Registration: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1egN6Ii38AJRXyc3l57S3wmcBMErUwsk7n3t72VXuFE8/edit?usp=sharing
Spanish interpretation provided.
Childcare will not be provided.
Call Family and School Support Team at 512-414-5834 with questions or to register.
The 2017 McCallum Knights football team continues to blaze a trail through the postseason after defeating fourth-ranked Corpus Christi Calallen 20-7 in the UIL State Quarterfinal round of the playoffs Dec. 9.
“I like the Cinderella story just because it’s motivation for us every single game,” said senior quarterback Maxwell Perez. “They say we weren’t meant to be or it’s just luck for us. It’s no luck for us. It’s just hard work, dedication and family.”
Sixth-graders from Covington Middle School were among the first in the nation to use a new "small-board computer"—and they got to showcase their skills on the House floor of the Capitol.
As part of the worldwide Hour of Code event held during Computer Science Education Week, students learned to use the micro:bit technology from the Micro:bit Educational Foundation.
