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Spring into Summer Wellness with Austin ISD and Community Partners
Stress less during the summer knowing your child has everything they need to go back to school in August. Families are invited to two events at North Central Health Center and Southeast Health Center for two days of free fun activities.
Deadline for Priority Transfers, Requests for First-round Lottery is Today
The Austin School District continues to accept applications for school transfers for the 2014-15 school year. The deadline to apply for priority transfers and non-priority transfers to be considered during the first-round lottery selection is today, Friday, Jan. 31st.Each year, AISD determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have, enrollments that…
Austin ISD Principal honored as one of Texas A&M 2019 Dean's Roundtable of Transformational Leaders
The Austin Independent School District is pleased to announce that the Kealing Middle School Principal Kenisha Coburn has been honored as one of 33 transformational leaders for the Texas A&M Dean’s Roundtable.
Budget Stabilization Task Force Meeting
This week the Task Force will review findings of the District Management Group regarding how the district tracks the relative effectiveness or Academic Return on Investment, on district programs and initiatives. Public comment is held at each meeting. Sign up in person up to 30 minutes prior to the meeting.The Budget Stabilization Task Force is a key component of the district’s strategy to…
Budget Stabilization Task Force Meeting
This week the Task Force will review staffing in AISD and explore ways to reduce costs and discuss how staffing formulas impact equity.Public comment is held at the start of each meeting. Sign up in person up to 30 minutes prior to the meeting.The Budget Stabilization Task Force is a key component of the district’s strategy to address its growing budget deficit.The ad hoc advisory body will…
AISD Students Outscore State and National Averages on ACT Test
Students in Austin ISD continued to earn a higher overall score on the ACT exam, compared with their counterparts across the state and nation, according to ACT, Inc. "We are so proud of our students, who continue to excel on the ACT, and our staff for all the hard work they put in each and every day," Superintendent Paul Cruz said.
AISD Offers Pre-K at 67 Schools; Register Aug. 12
Starting early in school helps children get a head start in their education—and in life.From the littlest learners to college-bound graduates, Austin ISD offers a world of opportunities—including arts, athletics, health sciences and robotics—to help all students achieve their greatest potential.AISD offers a challenging and nurturing environment to help children discover and develop the full…
Ladies of Distinction Young Women's Conference
Ladies of Distinction, in partnership with Akins High School, will be hosting its Fourth Annual Young Women’s Conference for young women, grades 8-12. Young women, AISD staff, parents and community partners are invited to attend. The event is from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on May 15 at the AISD Performing Arts Center at 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Learn more about the organization on the LOD website.
Budget Briefs: Task Force Approves Subcommittee, Digs Into Budget Data
The Budget Stabilization Task Force approved the creation of a subcommittee and began digging into the budget data, including student and staff funding, at its third meeting July 30. The group continues its monthslong process to identify creative strategies to close the budget deficit and review district spending, after the Board of Trustees approved the latest budget with a $29 million dip into…
Reilly Elementary Nominated for Blue Ribbon Award
Students, families and staff gathered in the cafeteria at Reilly Elementary School on Wednesday to celebrate their nomination for a blue-ribbon award from the Texas Education Agency. The blue-ribbon award recognizes schools that perform at high levels and have made significant improvements in students’ academic achievement and success. “We have worked so hard to just make sure that all students…