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194 Austin ISD Students Earn Recognition for Academic Performance
The National Merit Scholarship Program and the National Hispanic Recognition Program this year recognized 194 Austin ISD seniors for outstanding academic performance. Students are selected based on their scores on the preliminary SAT, which they take as juniors. Because of their high scores on this assessment, these students are now eligible for scholarship awards from institutions of higher…
AISD Offers Tuition-based Pre-K Programs at 36 Elementary Schools
AISD is now accepting applications for Pre-K tuition programs—including 12 dual-language programs—at 36 elementary schools.The annual tuition for the programs is $4,656 per student, payable by semester or monthly.
The Moody Foundation Approves $4.6 M for a School for Young Men in AISD
The Moody Foundation has approved $4.6 million over seven years for a School for Young Men in the Austin Independent School District. The project has multiple phases, including a Feasibility Study in the first year of grant implementation. Based upon the exceptional results of AISD's Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders and longstanding community interest in developing a School for Young…
Dr. Cruz: Graduation Rates Reach an All-time High — Thank You
Dear AISD Community,
Anderson Eagle Scout Improves Trail Near Campus for Cross Country Training
Before the 2013-14 school year began, the 122 students who make up the Anderson High School cross country team were already training hard for another successful season—waking up before the sun to work out along the sidewalks surrounding their campus. This year, they have even more ground to cover thanks to the diligence of one team member, junior Morgan Witt.
#InvestInAISD: Superintendent Gives State of District Address at Austin Ed Fund's Fourth Annual 'Inspire the Future' Luncheon
Austin Ed Fund is hosting the annual Inspire the Future luncheon featuring Superintendent Paul Cruz's State of the District address.
Parent Diálogo
Join parents and family members at Perez Elementary School on April 28 for a discussion and update on bilingual education Austin ISD. The conversation begins at 8 a.m. and covers dual-language programs, and programs and plans for the 2016-17 school year.Please contact Angela Luna at 512-414-4734 for more information.Perez Elementary is located at 7500 S. Pleasant Valley Road.
AISD Summer Efficiency Schedule June 12–Aug. 11
Beginning June 12 and ending Aug. 11, Austin ISD will operate on a summer efficiency schedule.All schools and offices adopt a four-day week during this time. Business hours will be 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday–Thursday. All district and campus offices will be closed on Fridays.The district also will be closed for one week, from Monday, July 3, through Friday, July 7. All AISD offices and schools will be…
Athletics Director Leal Anderson Earns Regional Recognition
The Texas High School Athletic Directors Association recently presented Austin ISD Athletics Director Leal Anderson with the Regional Athletic Administrator of the Year award.“I am truly honored and thankful to receive this award,” Anderson said. “I just try to show up every day at work and give the very best that I can. There are so many benefits that kids get through participation and I…
Texas Law Enforcement Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Improve Pending Legislation to Provide Pre-K Education as a Deterrent to Future Crime
On Behalf of FIGHT CRIME: Invest in KidsWHAT: News conference to urge Texas lawmakers to improve a new proposal for pre-K education by increasing funding to ensure more children participate in high-quality preschool programs. The law enforcement leaders will make their case with solid evidence of the impact of quality early education on reducing crime with the report We're the Guys You…