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Trustees Recognize Two AISD High Schools for 60th Anniversaries
Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees recognized two AISD campuses for 60 years of service to students and families during the board’s regular meeting Nov. 25.The board passed resolutions to honor McCallum High School and Travis High School, which are celebrating their 60th anniversaries in the 2013-14 school year.Travis High School opened its doors in 1953 to more than 1,000 students and has graduated…
AISD Announces Schools Frozen to Transfers for 2017-18 / El AISD anuncia la lista de escuelas que no aceptarán peticiones de traslado para el ciclo escolar 2017-2018
Austin ISD has announced the names of 23 schools that will be frozen to transfers during the 2017–18 school year.Each year, AISD determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have, enrollments that exceed their capacities.Schools frozen to transfers for the 2017–18 school year are:
AISD.TV Earns Pair of National Awards
AISD.TV has earned a pair of distinguished national awards from the Alliance for Community Media organization. Austin ISD’s television station is the winner of the Hometown Media Awards Overall Excellence in Educational Access. The award specifically recognizes national educational broadcasting entities with budgets of $300,000-$650,000. This is the third time AISD.TV has been earned this…
Sadler Means YWLA introduces new spaces and programs while honoring namesake
Families got their first view of new features and programs at the Bertha Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy’s open house May 15. The new Bertha Sadler Means Read and Reflection Center was christened via a special ceremony commemorating its namesake. The center is an open, furnished space along the main hallway near the school’s entrance.
AISD Launches Arabic, Korean and Vietnamese Language Programs in 2016-17
Austin ISD students will have more language options next year as the district launches Arabic, Korean and Vietnamese programs at a handful of schools. "As we continue toward globalization, it is paramount that we prepare our students for college, career and life by equipping them with the skills needed to authentically interact with individuals from diverse cultures," said AISD World…
AISD Hosts Pride Week Celebration
To showcase our commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment, Austin ISD will host its Pride Week Celebration April 19-24. You don’t have to be a teacher, parent or student to join this district wide celebration of our LGBTQIA+ students, staff and families. The celebration will include a series of weeklong virtual informational and community social-emotional…
Open for Learning Newsletter: Testing information, runoff elections and more! / Boletín informativo Abierto para el aprendizaje: Información sobre las pruebas, elecciones de segunda vuelta ¡y más!
Last week, in anticipation of post-Thanksgiving transmission and exposure rates being high, we transitioned to 100% remote learning.. / La semana pasada, pensando en que la transmisión y la exposición serían altas después de Acción de Gracias, hicimos la transición al aprendizaje 100% remoto
Austin ISD Introduces the AISD Mobile App
Austin ISD is excited to announce the launch of the Austin ISD Mobile App-the one place to get real-time district news, individual campus notifications, parent and student resources, district calendars and much more.
Austin ISD, Scouts Partner for STEAM Camp
More than 350 students recently got the chance to spend a week exploring what STEAM can offer—designing toys, taking photos, programming robots and growing plants hydroponically.Austin ISD partnered with the regional councils of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to offer four one-week TechLab STEAM camps at Anderson High School.This was the first year Anderson hosted the STEAM—Science, Technology,…
Reminder: Families Invited to Review Human Sexuality & Responsibility Lessons, Resources
Two days remain for Austin ISD families to review proposed new Human Sexuality & Responsibility lessons and resources, and to offer feedback. After completing the RFP (Request for Proposals) process to solicit vendors, AISD has proposed using the Get Real curriculum for grades 6–8, and staff has written the lessons for grades 3–5.