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Media Advisory: Anderson High Hosts 4th Annual Texas Robot Roundup Competition Aug. 1–2
AUSTIN, Texas—Anderson High School’s ausTIN CANs will host the 4th Annual Robot Roundup, a competition of more than 40 FIRST robotic teams from across Texas, this weekend. What: Spectators are welcome to watch high schools robotics teams compete. Matches run continuously throughout Friday and Saturday, with finals beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday.
AISD High Schools Ranked Among Best in Nation...Again
Seven Austin ISD high schools are among the best in the nation, according to the 2016 Washington Post America's Most Challenging High Schools rankings. "I am excited to see Austin ISD schools continue to be recognized in Texas and the nation year after year," Superintendent Paul Cruz said. "Our staff and students do outstanding work in the classroom every day.
Diwali
Diwali is a major Hindu holiday sometimes known as the Festival of Lights and it signifies new beginnings and the triumph of light over darkness. Diwali is is observed by praying, celebrating, and social gatherings (observance varies by region). Source: McKeever, A. (2021, November 5). Diwali is India’s most important holiday—and a celebration of good over evil. History. https://www.…
Dragon Boat Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival, also know as Duānwǔ Jié, is an important Chinese holiday that involves dragon boat racing, special foods, and customs. This holiday honors Qu Yuan, a patriotic Chinese Poet. Source: Jiang, F. (2022, March 3). 2022 Dragon Boat Festival: Date, Activities, Facts and History. China Highlights - Since 1998! https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/dragon-boat-festival.htm
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Five AISD High Schools Among Best in Nation
Five Austin ISD high schools are among the best in the nation, according to the 2017 U.S. News & World Report rankings.Four of the schools were among the top-ranked public high schools on the magazine's list in 2016. Akins made the top-ranked list this year.After evaluating more than 22,000 public high schools throughout the country, U.S. News & World Report ranked:
Austin Portfolio Night
Austin Portfolio Night is an opportunity for for high school visual artists wishing to pursue an education in the visual and related arts to meet with representatives from more than 21 colleges accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.Representatives will be available to review student artwork, discuss their programs and answer questions about professional careers in…
2021-2022 and 2022-2023 Calendars Survey / Encuesta de Calendarios 2021-2022 y 2022-2023
Austin ISD is currently working on the calendars for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years. The Calendar Task Force has worked very hard to prepare two (2) calendar options. Please take a minute to vote on the calendars that you prefer for each school year. Please click on this link to view the calendars and to vote: Vote here
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Five AISD High Schools Among Best in Nation
Five Austin ISD high schools are among the best in the nation, according to the 2017 U.S. News & World Report rankings.Four of the schools were among the top-ranked public high schools on the magazine's list in 2016. Akins made the top-ranked list this year.After evaluating more than 22,000 public high schools throughout the country, U.S. News & World Report ranked:
Rosedale Grand Opening
Join us for the grand opening of the newly-modernized Rosedale School campus. This event will be live-streamed at AISD.TV and Facebook.com/AustinISD.
Austin ISD to Close at 3 p.m. Because of Tropical Storm Bill
Austin ISD will close at 3 p.m. today due to weather conditions related to tropical storm Bill. All evening activities and events scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, are canceled. This decision is based on updated information from the National Weather Service.