The Texas Education Agency requires districts to make up the first two days of school following bad weather closures while any additional days do not need to be recovered.
Travis Early College High School students and parents gathered around tables with Superintendent Paul Cruz this morning for an important conversation—memories of past tamaladas.
Austin ISD Superintendent Paul Cruz and Board Vice President Geronimo Rogriguez will join Travis Early College High School culinary students in the campus’ annual Tamalada event, which aims to share the Latino culture of making tamales each holiday season.
Who: Students will prepare and assemble a variety of tamales to share with the community. Cruz and Rodriguez will work hands-on with students during the Tamalada.
When: 9–11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12
Families, come with your students to sign up for ninth-grade classes and check out school organizations and our fine arts department.
You will also be able to learn about our signature programs, Early College High School and Career Launch.
For more information, please contact Tina Hughes at 512-841-6302 or email tina.hughes@austinisd.org.
To ensure the safety of all our students and staff, all Austin ISD classes are canceled tomorrow, Dec. 8.
All district offices are also closed.
The National Weather Service predicts that freezing temperatures will remain in the area through 9 a.m. There is also the expectation of the formation of black ice on some roads tonight and during the morning commute.
Because of this, a two-hour delay would not be enough time to safely transport our students tomorrow morning.
To ensure the safety of all students and staff, all Austin ISD classes are canceled tomorrow, Dec. 8.
The National Weather Service predicts that freezing temperatures will remain in the area through 9 a.m. There is also the expectation of the formation of black ice on some roads tonight and during the morning commute.
Because of this, a two-hour delay would not be enough time to safely transport students tomorrow morning.
Austin ISD has partnered with The Junior League of Austin to provide transportation for Coats for Kids 2017.
Buses begin picking up families at 7 a.m. and will return every hour, beginning at 9 a.m. The last bus will leave the Palmer Events Center at 3 p.m.
Pickup/Dropoff Location and Pickup Time
Barbara Jordan Elementary, 6711 Johnny Morris Road: 7 a.m.
Bedichek Middle School, 6800 Bill Hughes Road: 7 a.m.
Campbell Elementary School, 2613 Rogers Ave.: 7:15 a.m.
Cook Elementary School, 1511 Cripple Creek Drive: 7 a.m.
Covington Middle School, 3700 Convict Hill Road: 7:30 a.m.
Dobie Middle School, 1200 E. Rundberg Lane: 7 a.m.
Eastside Memorial High School, 1012 Arthur Stiles Road: 7 a.m.
Harris Elementary School, 1711 Wheless Lane: 7:15 a.m.
Martin Middle School, 1601 Haskell St.: 7:15 a.m.
Paredes Middle School, 10100 S. Mary Moore Searight Drive: 7 a.m.
Perez Elementary School, 7500 S. Pleasant Valley Road: 7:20 a.m.
Pillow Elementary School, 3015 Crosscreek Drive: 7 a.m.
Ridgetop Elementary School, 5005 Caswell Ave.: 7 a.m.
Sanchez Elementary School, 73 San Marcos St.: 7:30 a.m.
Travis Heights Elementary School, 2010 Alameda Drive: 7 a.m.
Webb Middle School, 601 E. St. Johns Ave.: 7:15 a.m.
Wooten Elementary School, 1406 Dale St.: 7:20 a.m.
For more information on transportation, eligibility and paperwork required to receive a coat, please visit The Junior League of Austin online at jlaustin.org or call (512) 467-8982.
On Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, Anderson High School will host "The IB Experience", an information session on the school's International Baccalaureate program.
The event will feature an overview of the program, followed by a panel discussion with current and former students. The IB program is a rigorous curriculum based on international standards of achievement which focuses on preparing students for success in a global society. The program will start at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center of the school.
For more information on IB, please visit www.andersononline.org. You may also contact Michelle Szabo, IB program coordinator, at 512-414-7951 or michelle.szabo@austinisd.org.
The McCallum Knights continue to write history thanks to their unprecedented success in 2017.
On Saturday, the Knights avenged a 1966 playoff loss to the Alice Coyotes by claiming the regional title with a 33-8 victory.
"After coming out at halftime, I just thought we played harder and wanted it more," said senior quarterback Max Perez, who tossed a 47-yard touchdown to give the Knights a 14-8 lead as time expired in the first half.
Austin ISD elementary and middle school students will participate in a daylong hackathon to tackle watershed pollution in Austin. The event is hosted by the AISD Science team, in partnership with Jason Learning and the city of Austin Watershed Protection Department.
