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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:
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…
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.
Game, Set, Match: Anderson, Bowie Make a Racket
The seniors on the Anderson varsity tennis team have come a long way since their freshman year. In the fall season of 2012, they won one match. They then rallied for five wins as sophomores and 11 as juniors. For their seniors' finale, the Trojans advanced to the regional tournament for the first time since 2007."With their leadership, this hardworking, dedicated team made the dream of the…
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…
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 Police Department
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 Celebrates National School Counseling Week Feb. 3-7
The Austin Independent School District employs more than 200 counselors who serve our 129 campuses daily. AISD counselors play a tremendous role in helping our students achieve success and plan for the future.This year, the district invites staff members, families and the community to help us celebrate AISD counselors during National School Counseling Week, Feb. 3-7.
Sunset Valley Elementary Receives Honor Student Council School of Excellence Award
The Sunset Valley Elementary Student Council recently received the "Honor Student Council School of Excellence Award" by the National Association of Elementary School Principals Foundation (NAESPF).The award was received based on the areas of community service, student leadership, citizenship and school spirit.