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23rd Annual Capitol City Marching Contest
Students, families and the community are invited to join Austin ISD student musicians at the 23rd annual Capitol City Marching Contest!High school bands from throughout Texas will perform their UIL marching show for the audience.Expert judges score each performance for proficiency and technical ability in four areas: music, marching, color guard and percussion. Each band is considered on its…
Bedichek Junior Marine Corps Program Wins 2nd National Championship
For the second consecutive year, the Bedichek Middle School Junior Marine Corps earned top national honors.The National Middle School Drill Team Championship is the largest annual JROTC competition in the nation and draws thousands of students.The Bedichek team received top awards in every competitive event, including:
AISD Holds Community Conversation About 2014-15 Preliminary Budget Wednesday
AUSTIN, Texas—AISD invites families and staff and community members to learn more about AISD's 2014-15 preliminary budget and the district’s strategic investment in priorities, projected shortfalls and long-range financial planning.What: Nicole Conley, chief financial officer, and the district’s budget team will provide information about AISD’s preliminary budget and will be available to…
District's Facility Master Plan Nears Completion
After months of independent analysis and community collaboration, the Facilities and Bond Planning Advisory Committee is nearing completion of the recommended Facility Master Plan.This week, community members on the trustee-appointed FABPAC are making final revisions to the document, which will guide the district's decision-making regarding facilities and bond planning for the next 20–…
Budget Brief: Budget Town Hall Update
A series of Budget Town Hall listening sessions concluded on Feb. 23. A new format was introduced, creating space for more authentic, organic conversations. To ensure the dialogue was guided by the values and interests of participants, meetings were facilitated with the use of real-time polling technology.
Austin ISD Holiday Break
Austin ISD will be closed Dec. 20, 2014, through Jan. 4, 2015, for the holiday break. The last day of classes is Dec. 18; the last day for staff is Dec. 19.Classes and work schedules resume Monday, Jan. 5, 2015.We wish everyone a safe and restful holiday break, and we look forward to seeing you in the new year!El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Austin estará cerrado del 20 de diciembre de 2014…
Statement: Superintendent Carstarphen Named Sole Finalist to Lead Atlanta Public Schools (Board President)
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District released the following statement from Vincent Torres, president of the Board of Trustees, about Superintendent Meria Carstarphen being named as the sole finalist to lead Atlanta Public Schools:
Get an UpClose Look at AISD Programs
Austin ISD invites parents and community members to learn more about the district and how to support public education by participating in its UpClose program. The district is accepting applications through July 24.
World Languages
A World of Opportunity There are endless benefits to learning a second language and culture. Students who study a second language increase their global awareness and understanding, improve literacy in their native language, are better prepared for college, have more employment opportunities, and have a greater appreciation for the arts.
St. David’s Foundation Awards AISD $1 Million Grant to Expand Social and Emotional Learning
AUSTIN, Texas—Today, St. David’s Foundation awarded a $1.06 million grant to the Austin Public Education Foundation to expand Austin ISD’s Social and Emotional Learning initiative.