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Theatre at Austin ISD Austin ISD Fine Arts believes in strong theatre education because it develops well-rounded students by strengthening communication, critical thinking, literacy, collaboration, and creativity while supporting social-emotional growth, confidence, and empathy. Theatre connects academic learning to real-world skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, and technical…
Norman Tigers and Sims Stars Community Picnic
We invite you to join your Norman and Sims communities for a picnic, fun activities and the chance to meet one another before the start of the 2018–19 school year.Lunch will be provided but please bring folding chairs or a picnic blanket for your family. For more information, contact Shechem Sauls at 713-256-3839.
AISD Students Score Better Overall on SAT/ACT Exams Compared with State and National Average
Austin, Texas—Students in the Austin Independent School District earned higher overall scores on the SAT and ACT exams, compared with their counterparts across the state and nation, according to the College Board and ACT, Inc.
Austin ISD student enrollment exceeds projection
Today the Austin Independent School District provided a snapshot of the organization's 2016-17 school year enrollment, and the number of students currently attending AISD exceeds projection for the first time in three years.The membership for the district during the 2016-17 school year was projected to be 82,690. At the end of the first six weeks, Sept. 30, student enrollment in AISD was at 83,…
A Whole Lotta Tamalada at Travis ECHS
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.
Washington Post Ranks Seven AISD High Schools Among Best in Nation
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.
AISD Leads Big 8 in Percentage of Schools Achieving AYP; Districts Across Nation Face Challenges Amid Increased No Child Left Behind Standards
Austin, TX—Amid increasing No Child Left Behind standards for all student groups, the Austin Independent School District is leading the Big 8—comprised of large, urban school districts in Texas—with 60 percent of schools meeting the federally mandated Adequate Yearly Progress requirements.
APH/AISD Back-to-School Immunizations and COVID-19 Vaccine Event
Austin ISD and Austin Public Health will have a mobile vaccine unit at LBJ ECHS to provide back-to-school shots (per Texas minimum requirements) and COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines. Please note the free back to school immunizations at this event are available only to children who are uninsured, underinsured or using Medicaid. The free COVID-19 (Pfizer) vaccine is available for any individuals 12…
Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees Receives $10,000 KCAAEN and NSBA Award
This press release is being distributed by AISD on behalf of the Kennedy Center.For media inquiries, please contact Tiffany Young 414-0024. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Announces
AISD: Our Changing Demographics and the Impact on Enrollment
Dear AISD Partners,Thank you for your continued support of public education. As we start the school year, I would like to provide you with an update regarding student enrollment and retention at Austin Independent School District.