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Marathon Kids and Austin ISD Launch Partnership for Physical Activity
Marathon Kids and AISD will be celebrating and kicking off a game-changing partnership to take youth exercise in Austin to the next level.Over the course of the year, all AISD elementary school students will be encouraged to run or walk the equivalent of four marathons, or 104.8 miles, during the first 10 minutes of Working out for Wellness time.
Back-to-School Shots and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Reminder: Families can receive their Back-to-School shots and COVID-19 immunization this Saturday, Aug. 7 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the PAC. We are offering all the shots required by law to attend school as well as the COVID-19 vaccine. This opportunity is being hosted by VAX Together Austin and Walgreens. No appointment required! Please bring your health insurance card.
Lanier High School Community Parade & Fall Festival
For the fifth year in a row, Lanier High School welcomes the community to a parade and fall festival.The parade is 10–11 a.m. and features Lanier clubs and student organizations. The Lanier Marching Band and Vikettes will lead the marchers from the front of the school along a route through the community. After the parade, families and community members are invited to stay for the Fall…
Anderson HS Student Selected to Serve on National College Board
A junior at Anderson High School has been selected as one of only five students in the nation to join the College Board’s Advisory Panel on Student Opportunity.Anderson student Lucy Tiblier will represent her campus, district and state as one of only 16 students who serve on the advisory panel. Only 16 students serve at a time but, because each position is a three-year commitment, the panel takes…
AISD Superintendent Delivers State of the District Address
AUSTIN, Texas—Today Superintendent Meria Carstarphen released a 30-minute "movie" presenting the annual report on the district’s goals, achievements and challenges. The film provides data and information on the state of the school district and reports on the performance scorecard as seen through the lens of staff and students, including some guest presentations.
2020–21 Family Survey Now Available / Encuesta para familias de 2020-21 disponible ahora
The Austin ISD 2020–21 Family Survey is now available and is accepting responses online through March 12, 2021. Please click the link below to access the survey.
Modernized Govalle Elementary Opens Its Doors
The modernized Govalle Elementary celebrated its grand opening on Friday with students, families and staff in attendance. “This is the moment we have all been waiting for,” said Superintendent Paul Cruz as he and Principal Paula Reyes cut the ribbon to commemorate the grand opening of the newly modernized school.
Crockett Early College High School Block Party
Come celebrate the end of the school year and enjoy some family fun with the Crockett Early College High School community!Join us for food, games, activities and entertainment provided by student performers from throughout the Crockett family of schools. This free event is noon–3 p.m. April 21 in the Manchaca parking lot at Crockett, 5601 Manchaca Road. See you there, rain or shine!
Department of Education Awards $2.5 Million Grant for Family Support Services
Beginning this fall, new services will be available to students and families at Lanier High School, Burnet Middle School and Cook and Wooldrige elementaries.The support is made possible by a $2.5 million Department of Education grant awarded to Austin Voices for Education and Youth, a longtime partner of Austin ISD. Funds will be distributed over five years at $500,000 per year.
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.