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Garza Celebrates 70 Graduating Griffins
Garza Independence High School celebrated 70 graduates on Wednesday evening. The school's namesake, Gonzalo Garza, addressed the graduates and their friends and families at the Frank Erwin Center."Congratulations on your great success," he said. "You are graduating from the best high school in Texas." Garza seniors were accepted to more than 30 four-year colleges, and the chess…
Bowie High School Marching Band Awarded 2013 Sudler Shield
Austin, TEXAS—Austin ISD’s James Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble was awarded as a 2013 Sudler Shield Recipient, the highest achievement a marching band can receive.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.
AISD Commits to Increase Historically Underutilized Business Participation
Austin ISD trustees voted Monday night to approve a new program that establishes targets for the number of contracts awarded to women- and minority-owned businesses, known as a Historically Underutilized Business program. The HUB program is intended to provide equal opportunities for all vendors to garner Austin ISD contracts. "While our primary focus is educating AISD students,…
An important message from Dr. Elizalde / Un mensaje importante de la Dra. Elizalde
Dear Team Austin ISD, Thank you for a successful day of coming together to welcome the students who wish to be on campus back to our classrooms. I’m writing to provide you with a summary of the most recent information I shared with our Board of Trustees last night. Below you will find key messages from my report. For further review, please find the full presentation here.
AISD, Austin Learning Academy Offer Free GED Classes
Austin ISD and the Austin Learning Academy are partnering to offer free GED classes to the community. Classes will be held at Garza High School, 1600 Chicon St., Portable 405.The program will offer both day and night classes to students, with day classes taking place Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and night classes offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m.
Austin Administrator Among Those Honored as Woman of Influence
Dr. Mary L. Thomas, Administrative Supervisor in the Office of State and Federal Accountability, is among the 26 women named by the Austin Business Journal as a Women of Influence.
Barton Hills Elementary Choir Continues to Have Their Voices Heard
Barton Hills Elementary Choir has performed at many unique stages including Austin City Limits and SXSW. But no performance would quite prepare the choir for what was about to happen. When Austin saw its first confirmed cases of COVID-19, Barton Hills Choir was in the process of preparing for a performance at SXSW that was honoring singer Ozzy Osbourne and his long career. Osbourne was…
Mendez Middle School Unveils Mural Dedicated to Diana Castañeda
Families, staff, students and the community came together at Mendez Middle School last week for a special family night. The unveiling of a mural dedicated to Diana Castañeda, a longtime trustee and Dove Springs community member who dedicated her life to education, was revealed in the cafeteria to her family members, Mendez students and staff.
Board Briefs: Special Meeting and Board Dialogue (Jan. 7)
Final Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations: Garcia and Pearce Middle Schools Program Design, District 1The superintendent sought board guidance on the level of support among trustees for a proposed Garcia and Pearce middle schools program design. The superintendent reported that a planning team, which began work during September 2012, has reviewed research, engaged the community, vetted…
Trustees Name Paul Cruz Sole Finalist for AISD Superintendent
AISD's community forums with Dr. Paul Cruz will continue in January. Meet the sole finalist for superintendent from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.