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Vision+Voice Announces Winners of Annual Poetry Contest
The annual 2016–17 Vision+Voice poetry contest, a collaboration between Austin ISD and Austin Community College, has announced the winners of this year's competition. Winning poems from students at every grade level will be paired with art by an ACC art student to create posters, and all the winning poems will be collected into a 2016–17 anthology.An award reception to see the poetry and…
2012 Back to School Bash
What: 2012 Back to School Bash and Safety FairWhere: Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 4 500 East Cesar Chavez StreetWhen: Saturday, August 18, 2012 9:00 A.M - NoonCome join us and learn about AISD services and community organizations that can help your…
Human Sexuality and Responsibility Curriculum Revision Meetings
Austin ISD Office of Academics and Social and Emotional Learning will host the first of three meetings for families to address the revision of the Human Sexuality and Responsibility Curricula for elementary and middle schools. We invite you to attend a meeting on Nov. 8 at Travis Early College High School Cafeteria, Nov. 13 at Lanier ECHS or Nov. 15 at Eastside Memorial ECHS. All three meetings…
Notice of Public Hearing for Austin ISD Title VI American Indian Education Program
Austin ISD invites the community and families of Native American students to join us at a public hearing and offer recommendations for the Title VI grant program.This is your chance to have input to what your children can do next school year. The mission of the Title VI program is to support the efforts to meet the unique educational and culturally related…
Green Machine: Eastside Memorial High School Recognized as First Green Flag High School in Texas
Eastside Memorial High School is being recognized for its campuswide environmental efforts. The National Wildlife Federation will name Eastside Memorial as an Eco-Schools USA Green Flag school—the first high school in Texas to earn the designation.The school is also being honored as a 2016 Zero Waste Champion and Bright Green Future grant recipient.What: A presentation of the green flag…
Save the Date: 8th Annual Feria Para Aprender
Feria Para Aprender (The Learning Fair) is the largest Spanish-language education fair in Central Texas. Since launching in 2007, Feria Para Aprender has served over 200,000 parents and students nationwide.
Promotional Tips: Pre-K Registration
Starting early in school helps children get a head start in their education—and in life.From the littlest learners to college-bound graduates, Austin ISD offers a world of opportunities—including arts, athletics, health sciences and robotics—to help all students achieve their greatest potential.AISD offers a challenging and nurturing environment to help children discover and develop the full…
Understanding Your Middle School Child
This free workshop serves as a place where parents and educators can discuss ways to support children as they enter their middle school years.The workshop will be led by Dr. Michael J. Nakkula and Dr. Eric Toshalis, co-authors of the book Understanding Youth: Adolescent Development for Educators. Snacks and childcare will be provided at the workshop. Gus Garcia Recreation Center1201 E.…
More Than 500 Akins Eagles Graduate
Akins High School pride was evident today as more than 500 seniors graduated in a ceremony at the Frank Erwin Center.Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz spoke of some of the students' achievements, including: the senior phlebotomy practicum hosted the most successful blood drive in school history, 11 seniors passed their corrections officer certification exams and 11 passed their 911 dispatcher…
Lanier High School Celebrates the Class of 2014
Nearly 300 Lanier High School Vikings crossed the stage at the Frank Erwin Center today to graduate as part of the class of 2014. Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz highlighted some of the seniors' achievements, including this year's launch of the Family Writing Project, two six-week courses that brought participants of all ages together on Saturday mornings to share their life stories and write.