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Dig it: City Honors Bowie Science Teacher for Protecting School's Cave
The Austin City Council honored Bowie science teacher Jill Harding on May 18 for her work in making the "Bowie Cave" an educational resource for Bowie High School students.As the school was being built in 1989, a cave was discovered underneath the science wing. In 1995, Harding led an effort to make it safe for the public to access and explore the cave.
On the Same Page: AISD Celebrates National Read for the Record Day
Austin ISD schools are participating in this year’s National Read for the Record day by inviting special guests to read this year’s book, “The Bear Ate Your Sandwich,” by Julia Sarcone-Roach.Who: Superintendent Paul Cruz will be reading to kindergarteners.Where: Cowan Elementary School, 2817 Kentish DriveWhen: 8:30–9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27
Back to School Bash 2019
Join us from 8 a.m.–noon at the Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road. Back to School Bash is a free event that brings thousands of families together to prepare students for the new school year. Free transportation is provided for AISD families every 30-45 minutes beginning at 6:30 a.m. from several AISD campuses. A list of transportation locations can be viewed at…
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Austin ISD Police Department Mission Statement: The Officers of the Austin ISD Police Department are committed to creating a safe educational environment and protecting our future by providing a diverse level of service, utilizing problem solving techniques, and embracing lasting partnerships for all students, staff, and the community.
AISD Alumni Spotlight: Sae Saito
Sae Saito said she was prepared to face challenges when she learned her family would move from her native Japan to Austin. She said she did not expect, however, for her new school – Eastside Memorial Early College High School – to give her the sense of acceptance and belonging that it did. “Eastside was like my home,” said Sae, who arrived in Austin in 2009 when she was 15 years old.
Reopening Conversation Circles 2020 / Círculo de conversaciones sobre la reapertura 2020
(El español está disponible abajo) It’s too soon to know how next school year will look but the district is planning to be prepared under a variety of circumstances. Join us at one of the meetings below and help us understand: What are your concerns? What is important to you? What might we not be thinking about? Event Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
How Can I Become a Member of an AISD Advisory Body? If you are interested in serving on one or more AISD advisory bodies, please complete the Standard Membership Application Form. Application forms will be kept on file for two years. Application forms are provided to the appropriate selection entities as needed. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee selection for service…
Innovation Summit Kickoff
Austin ISD hosts the inaugural Innovation Summit from 1–4 p.m. Nov. 14 at the AISD Performing Arts Center.This summit features keynote speaker Will Richardson, a parent, educator, speaker, author and 12-year blogger passionate about transforming schools, classrooms, and learning.This event will showcase innovative projects and transformative technology practices underway in Austin ISD.
Lanier Holds Fifth Annual Viking Parade and Fall Festival
Lanier High School is holding its fifth annual community parade and fall festival on Saturday, Sept. 24. The parade will include the Lanier band, cheerleaders, Vikettes, football team and other school groups. Lanier invites members of the community and feeder schools to take part.The parade will leave Lanier High School at 10 a.m., wind through the community and return to Lanier, where a…
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