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Ann Richards School Celebrates 93 Stars
The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders honored 93 seniors at their graduation ceremony this afternoon at the Frank Erwin Center. In the sixth graduation ceremony for the school, students were celebrated for earning a school record of $13 million in scholarships. Superintendent Paul Cruz said 100 percent of the graduates had been accepted to a four-year college, and 70 percent will be…
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Changing Lives Youth Theatre Ensemble performs original theatre on teen relationships for youth audiences. Local middle and high school age youth develop scenes, scripts, props, and scenery for a new production each year. Audience talkbacks and teacher’s guides provide opportunity for dialogue after the show. For more information, contact Meg Greene, at mgreene@safeaustin.org or 512-356-1591.
Watch the "Call Me, Maybe" music video
This year's All-Staff Virtual Convocation got off to a great start with a music video parody based on Carly Rae Jepsen's smash hit "Call Me, Maybe," in which throngs of lip-synching AISD employees invite their coworkers to ring their departments for information or assistance.Click here to watch the music video parody. Don't forget to share with your friends.
Bowie Student Wins 5A UIL State Championship in Poetry Interpretation
Makenna Perkal, a senior at James Bowie High School, placed first in poetry interpretation at the University Interscholastic League State Meet held on May 21-22 at the University of Texas at Austin.A four-year member of the forensics team and theatre department, Perkal took ranks of 1-1-2 in her finals round, almost sweeping the event.Perkal, who is captain of the forensics interpretation squad…
Austin High School Graduates nearly 500 Maroons
Hundreds of Austin High School seniors earned their diplomas in a graduation ceremony today at the Frank Erwin Center. This year—the school's 133rd birthday—U.S. News and World Report ranked Austin High among the best in the nation and one of the five top schools in the district. In club accomplishments, the Policy Debate team took second in state out of 114 teams.
Budget Briefs: Task Force Continues Subcommittee Work, Prepares Recommendations
The Budget Stabilization Task Force continued to work in subcommittees refining its recommendations at its Oct. 10 meeting. The eighth meeting of the task force was the final meeting dedicated to subcommittee work before each group reports to the whole task force for discussion. The Board of Trustees this summer approved the school year 2018-19 budget, which included a $29 million dip into…
AISD Provides High School Students Free Test Preparation for College Entrance Exams
Austin ISD is partnering with Edgenuity, an online education provider, to expand support for all high school students by offering free test preparation services for college entrance exams, including the SAT.Beginning this week, AISD students may enroll in the Web-based courses, which will allow them to complete lessons at their own pace. The district encourages all sophomores and juniors to…
Anderson HS Students Travel to China
Twenty two students from Anderson High School travelled to China in June for an exchange trip, led by Principal Donna Houser and foreign language teachers Ms. Long, Ms. Stringfellow and Ms. Bowen.
Austin ISD Celebrates American Indian Heritage Month
Austin ISD is proud to recognize November as American Indian Heritage Month. The district will celebrate with special events during the month, including a brown bag documentary series at central offices, plus participation in the 23rd Annual Austin Powwow and American Indian Heritage Festival.