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Crockett High School Toasts Graduating Seniors
Crockett High School today honored more than 300 members of its senior class who received their diplomas in a ceremony at the Frank Erwin Center.Valedictorian Alma Romero said, "I believe success should be measured by our own standards. We can't succeed if we don't try."The school celebrated several accomplishments this year, including:
Coats for Kids 2021
Students across Austin ISD are going to be a little warmer this holiday season because of Coats for Kids. Coats for Kids is sponsored by the Junior League of Austin in collaboration with Austin ISD. Along with Jack Brown Cleaners, KVET, and KVUE—The Junior League of Austin will provide over 30,000 coats to Central Texas children. For AISD families, there are four ways to get involved with Coats…
Austin ISD Proud: Three High School Students bring home top awards in Texas Science and Engineering Fair
On March 29-30 more than 4,000 participants, teachers, family members, friends judges, and sponsors gathered on the Texas A&M University campus to attend the state Texas Science and Engineering Fair.
Interim Superintendent Highlights Achievements and Challenges in State of the District Speech
AUSTIN, Texas—This morning, Interim Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz delivered Austin ISD’s State of the District to a packed crowd, where Cruz declared, “The state of the district is strong.”Centering on the theme, “We are AISD,” Cruz told guests that AISD exists to ensure Austin educates its students and that all students graduate from high school prepared for college, career and life.Other key…
AISD to host conversation circles around reopening
(El español está disponible abajo) Dear Austin ISD families and staff We hope you are doing well and staying healthy. While we cannot be certain how the 2020-21 school year will look until we receive further direction from federal, state and local authorities, we want to be prepared for a variety of scenarios. Your voice is an essential part of our considerations as we examine the…
Edmund Oropez Appointed as Interim Chief Schools Officer
On April 29, Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz made the following announcement regarding the appointment of Edmund Oropez as interim chief schools officer.Dear Colleagues:Starting today, Edmund Oropez, the district’s associate superintendent of high schools, will serve as interim chief schools officer to lead, manage and support AISD’s more than 120 schools for the remainder of the school year.…
Austin ISD Faculty Art Show Opening Reception
The 2017 Austin ISD Faculty Art Show will be on exhibit at Canopy Studios in Austin.This year's show features more than 30 faculty artists representing a wide variety of media, including ceramics, painting and photography.The talent of our arts educators is an invaluable part of the successes of our AISD students and programs.All are invited to support our teachers and…
Third Annual Ladies of Distinction Young Women’s Conference
The Third Annual Ladies of Distinction Young Women's Conference theme for this year is "Not Your Average Young Lady."The conference is focused on building character and self-confidence in young women between the ages of 12 and 18.Students in grades 8–12 are welcome to register for this free event.Please join us for breakout sessions that aim to inspire our students and prepare them to change…
Media Advisory: AISD Holds Press Conference at Back-to-School Bash
AUSTIN, Texas--Austin ISD and the City of Austin will hold a press conference during the Back-to-School Bash on Saturday. Who: Austin ISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz and Austin City Council Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole.
Nora Montes De Flores: The Reason Why I Love What I Do
I know the feeling of coming to a new country, with a different language and culture, to enroll our children in school. This is the reason why I love what I do. I can identify with the families coming to AISD for various reasons to encounter a new country, new language and culture.