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Austin ISD Police Department 'Trunk or Treat'
This year, the Austin ISD Police Department will host its first ever “Trunk or Treat” Halloween event for elementary-aged children. The “Trunk or Treat” Halloween event is an opportunity for children and their families to come out and enjoy a safe trick or treating environment while getting to interact with police officers from the district. Police vehicles will be on display for children to…
Recommendation on STAAR End-of-Course Exam “15 Percent” Grading Requirement
A student’s score on State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) end-of-course exams taken during spring 2012 would have no bearing on that student’s grades or class rank, according to policy revisions proposed by the AISD administration. The Board of Trustees is scheduled to take action on the proposed revisions at its next regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 27.
Austin High School Earns UIL State Championship, Makes History
Austin, TX—Austin Independent School District's Austin High School made history during the recent University Interscholastic League One-Act Play State competition by securing the state championship for the second year in a row. The Red Dragon Players theatre troupe have won the One-Act Play state championship in 2012, 2011 and 2009.
McCallum Graduates More than 350 Knights
Three hundred sixty-three McCallum High School seniors earned their diplomas today in a ceremony at the Frank Erwin Center.McCallum celebrated its 60th anniversary this year, with members of each previous graduating class invited to the festivities.Academically, the school was named one of the top 100 high schools in Texas by U.S. News & World Report, placing it in the top 5 percent of…
Safety, Security and Wellness in AISD
The district is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of every student and staff member in AISD, and team members should feel secure in knowing that safety is the number one priority. Staff members and families are invited to review the resources that act to help keep our school community well-informed, healthy and out of harms way.
McCallum High School Celebrates the Class of 2019
The McCallum High School community of teachers, staff, families and friends joined graduating seniors at the Frank Erwin Center today to celebrate the Class of 2019. Superintendent Paul Cruz congratulated the 352 McCallum graduates, and highlighted some of the class's achievements. Three academic distinctions from the Texas Education Agency In scholastic art and writing, 26 Gold Key…
Fourth Annual Districtwide Summer Theatre Series—Take 5: Shifting Perspectives on (Dis)Ability
Austin ISD's Fine Arts Department is proud to announce the fourth annual districtwide Summer Theatre Series productions, with its most inclusive offerings yet. This year, the series includes two musicals, as well as student-written and student-directed works, and featured special workshops with the touring company of Hamilton.
Statement: Children at Risk Rankings
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District released the following statement on 2014 Children at Risk Rankings:Austin ISD is pleased that the Children at Risk rankings acknowledge the exceptional performance of the Liberal Arts and Science Academy by awarding that high school the only A+ in the Greater Austin area.
Austin ISD Main Headquarters On the Move
Move in progress July-September After more than 25 years at 1111 W. Sixth St., Austin ISD is moving its headquarters. The move has begun to 4000 S. Interstate 35, at the northwest corner of I-35 and E. Ben White Boulevard. The move is anticipated to be complete by September.
Middle School and High School Survey / Encuesta para escuelas secundarias y escuelas preparatorias
Dear Austin ISD, Thank you so much for your continued support of Austin ISD. We appreciate the efforts you have made to have your child adhere to health and safety measures while attending school at our campuses. As we enter into the third week of on-campus instruction, we are seeing the effectiveness of those efforts.