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In the Balance: Town Hall Gives Opportunity to Weigh in on AISD's Budget
Austin ISD is in the process of assessing its fiscal forecast and formulating a preliminary budget proposal for the 2018-19 school year. The district, in collaboration with the city of Austin and the Travis County Sheriff's Office, is hosting the Building Bridges Town Hall to get feedback on a multiyear budget stabilization plan.The town hall will focus on the fiscal forecast, with attendees…
Save the Date for Salute - May 23
Salute, a tribute to teaching excellence throughout the district, will be held at the Joe R. and Theresa Lozano Long Center for the Performing Arts May 23.The annual event, co-hosted by AISD and Austin Partners in Education, will include performances by students, a VIP Reception, an Honoree Reception and much more. The Austin Teacher of the Year, who will serve as the District’s nominee for the…
Online Student Registration Extravaganza
Families will be able to receive assistance with registering their students online for the 2019–20 school year as well as help with creating or accessing their Parent Cloud accounts. The extravaganza will be held at Lanier High School, 1201 Peyton Gin Rd. from 9 a.m. –3 p.m. April 19. For more information, contact Rob Story at 512-414-9187.
Anderson High School Honors More Than 450 Graduates
Anderson High School honored more than 450 students who were presented with their diplomas at a graduation ceremony this afternoon."Run with your talent and define success on your own terms," said valedictorian Rachel Snead. Among Anderson’s accomplishments this year were:· Winning the Best Direction Award from the Greater Austin High School Musical Theater Awards for “Curtains,” the schools…
Statement from Superintendent about Stage 3 (En español)
As our community returns to Stage 3 COVID protocols, we are committed to providing your children a safe school experience just as we did during the last school year. Read story > That's why we are continually offering vaccination opportunities to our families and encouraging those who have not been vaccinated to wear masks. Vaccine Information >
Lamar Middle School Musicians Head to Chicago
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…
AISD Votes: Election Information
Election Day 2020 in the United States is Tuesday, Nov. 3. District campuses have traditionally been used as polling sites on this day and this year AISD is keeping that tradition. The following 10 AISD facilities will serve as Election Day polling sites:
Repurposing Sims Elementary School
Overview Sims Elementary School is a 44,444 square foot school facility constructed in 1956 situated on a 7.95 acre site located in East Austin at 1203 Springdale Road and bordered by Springdale Road, East 12th Street, Webberville Road, and residential homes to the North. Sims closed after the 2020-2021 school year and was merged with the modernized Norman Elementary School, which is located at…
State Accountability
The State Accountability System for 2018 and beyond will consist of four areas:
Celebrate Teaching Excellence at Salute - May 23
Salute, a tribute to teaching excellence throughout the district, will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Student performances begin at 5 p.m.), Wednesday, May 23 at the Long Center for the Performing Arts. This annual event, co-hosted by Austin ISD and Austin Partners in Education, will include a program recognizing our teachers, student performances and a honoree reception. We also will name the…