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AISD Celebrates 19th Annual Afterschool Showcase
Last week, students from across the district participated in the 19th Annual Austin ISD Afterschool Showcase at Kealing Middle School.Students spent the evening performing on stage, sharing what they’ve learned throughout the year with each other through interactive exhibits, which included topics like STEM, the arts and health and fitness.
Six AISD Schools Make TBEC Honor Roll
This week, the Texas Business and Education Coalition (TBEC) released its annual honor roll, and out of 253 schools throughout the state that made the list, six were from AISD! These Honor Roll schools represent less than 4% of all public schools in Texas, and include 34 high schools, 38 middle schools and 181 elementary schools.
Austin ISD Trustees Appoint Paul Cruz Superintendent to Lead District
At tonight's regular board meeting, Austin ISD Trustees appointed Paul Cruz as superintendent of the district's 85,000 students and 12,000 staff members."Committed to continuing our dedication to rigor, relationships and resources, I am honored to be named superintendent," AISD Superintendent Paul Cruz said. "I look forward to continuing the communication of the district's successes; working with…
Austin ISD Again Named Nation's Largest No Place for Hate District
For the second consecutive year, the Anti-Defamation League has named Austin ISD the largest No Place For Hate district in the nation, with all schools participating.ADL’s No Place for Hate initiative was developed to organize schools to work together and create projects that enhance the appreciation of diversity and foster harmony among diverse groups.The campaign is designed to…
Reagan High School Marching Band Named Division Champs
The Reagan Soul Raiders have something new to march about. On Jan. 18, the marching band was named division champs at the 14th Annual MLK Battle of the Bands National Marching Competition.The event was held in Houston at Rice Stadium. The Soul Raiders competed in the medium band category for groups of 52–84.
2016 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration of Life
Austin ISD celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a special program Jan. 19.This year's theme for the annual event is "Man in the Mirror."The event features student performers from Bertha Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy, Dobie Middle School, Webb Middle School and a special “I Have a Dream” recitation from Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy.All staff at…
Celebrate AISD Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week
Every year, AISD joins school districts across the nation in celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week. This year, Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, and AISD invites families, staff and community members to help us celebrate the crucial role and essential contributions of AISD's more than 6,000 teachers and substitute teachers across the district.
Crockett Senior Earns Gates Millennium Scholarship
The odds were stacked against Crockett High School senior Sara Navarro.More than 52,000 students from throughout the country applied this school year to become Gates Millennium Scholars. Only 1,000 of the scholarships are awarded each year by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, making Navarro's chance at success just 1.9 percent."That was just unbelievable to me," Navarro said. "My first…
Austin High School Honors Class of 2018
Austin High School honored over 480 seniors at their graduation ceremony this morning at the Frank Erwin Center.The Class of 2018 recorded several noteworthy accomplishments, including:
Highlight Reel: AISD Athletics 2014
Congratulations to AISD athletics teams for their accomplishments in 2014. You make the district #AISDproud!