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Trustees Name Dr. Paul Cruz Sole Finalist for AISD Superintendent
Former chief schools officer, deputy commissioner for dropout prevention has led initiatives to increase student achievement across Austin AUSTIN, Texas—Tonight, Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees named Paul Cruz, Ph.D., as the sole finalist for the permanent superintendent position. Prior to being named interim superintendent in April, Cruz served as the district’s chief schools officer…
Celebration of the Young Child
The Austin ISD Parent Engagement Support Office, in collaboration with United Way for Greater Austin, is pleased to announce the first Celebration of the Young Child.The goal of the event is to provide Austin families with young children with an opportunity to learn about resources and services in their community.The event features free food, face painting, a petting zoo, access to…
MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD Staff Compete for Fittest Employees of the District
AUSTIN, Texas--For the second year, AISD's e-Wellness team is hosting a fun competition to find the fittest employees in the district. What: This year the competition allows employees the option to participate at the novice, athlete or master's level, as well as with a team.
Crockett Cougar Block Party
You are Invited! Come celebrate the end of the school year and enjoy some family-friendly fun with Austin ISD and the Crockett High School community.The Crockett Cougar Block Party is free and open to the public for food, fun, games, activities and entertainment provided by students in the Crockett High School family of schools.All the fun takes place at Crockett, 5601 Manchaca Road. For more…
Annual Tamalada Brings Together Travis Students, Staff, Families
In a chilly kitchen at Travis Early College High School this week, students from the school's Institute of Hospitality and Culinary Arts welcomed parents, teachers and staff for the annual tamalada.Chef and teacher Adam Phillips joined the Travis family this fall and was taking part in his first tamalada, or tamal-making party.Phillips, who worked in restaurants for 15 years before becoming a…
Bowie High School Band Earns 2013 Sudler Shield Award
The James Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble was awarded a 2013 Sudler Shield by Chairman of the Sudler Shield Dale Warrenat an award ceremony and concert May 20. The jury of the Sudler Shield notified the recipients in December at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Convention, which is held in Chicago each year.
Ann Richards School for Young Women Breaks Ground on Modernization Project
Austin ISD broke ground Feb. 22 on the $70 million voter-approved 2017 bond project for The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders in South Austin. This project is the first phase of a strategic modernization plan to create a state-of-the-art campus at the current site. Once complete the new facility will serve more than 1,000 students, enhancing academic programming including Science,…
President Torres: Best Wishes for Holiday Season from Trustees
AISD and Austin Community Members:On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I want to take this opportunity to wish our staff, students and families a safe and restful holiday season. And, whether you will be traveling or staying close to home, we hope that you will have an enjoyable break with family and friends.
City of Austin, NI Recognized by State Board of Education for Contributions to AISD
Austin ISD depends on its partners, local businesses and volunteer groups to help support the district’s more than 85,000 students each day.Two of these partners were recognized for their work recently by the State Board of Education, which awarded the City of Austin and National Instruments the 2013 Employers for Education Excellence (EEE) Award.The two were recognized for their work with AISD…
AISD Trustees Approve Two New Principal Appointments
AUSTIN, Texas—This week, Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees approved new principal appointments for McBee Elementary School and Covington Middle School, effective Feb. 24.