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Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy Wins Attendance Challenge for Central Texas
Austin ISD, in partnership with the E3 Alliance and the Get Schooled Foundation, are proud to announce Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy has won the middle school fall attendance challenge for Central Texas. The school placed seventh in the nation.The YMLA will celebrate with a schoolwide dance with the Bertha Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23. The…
Lyndon B. Johnson Early College High School Wins Attendance Challenge for Central Texas
Austin ISD, in partnership with the E3 Alliance and the Get Schooled Foundation, are proud to announce Lyndon B. Johnson Early College High School has won the high school fall attendance challenge for Central Texas. The school placed 13th in the nation.LBJ will celebrate with a school-wide pep rally and lunch on Thursday, Jan. 22, from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Houston Astros players…
Budget Briefs: Task Force Continues Discussion on Recommendations, Presentation to Board Nov. 12
The Budget Stabilization Task Force continued its discussion of potential recommendations and reviewed a preliminary survey at the Nov. 7 meeting. The 10th meeting of the task force also included a continued presentation from the staffing and compensation subcommittee. The task force will present and overview of its process at the Nov. 12 Board of Trustees work session. Here are three things to…
AISD Offers Free Test Preparation for College Entrance Exams
Austin ISD has partnered with online education provider Edgenuity to expand support for high school students by offering free test preparation services for college entrance exams, including the SAT.AISD students may enroll in Web-based courses that allow them to complete lessons at their own pace. The district encourages all sophomores and juniors to contact their campus counselors to…
RIP Buddy: AISD's First K-9 Officer Passed Away
AISD's first K-9 officer passed away July 17. Buddy retired last year after more than a decade of service to the district.
AISD Offers Free Meals to Children During Summer
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District continues to serve free breakfast and lunch to local children through the Summer Food Service Program. The program is federally funded, and any child between the ages of 1 and 18 can received a free breakfast and lunch, regardless of economic status and whether or not the child attends AISD. Federal regulations require that schools where…
McCallum’s Best Not Done Yet: Record-setting Knights Barrel Through Playoffs
The McCallum Knights have historically been among Austin ISD’s most successful football programs.The 1966 squad started the year 11-0, but no team in school history can claim what the 2017 Knights have accomplished: a perfect 12-0 record. And counting.“It’s big,” said McCallum's head football coach, Charles Taylor. “That 1966 team went 11-1 and held the record for the most wins in school history…
Episode 9, Season 2 of Inside AISD Premiers June 12
The ninth episode of Season 2 of Inside AISD premiers at 6:30 p.m. June 12 on AISD Channel 22.This episode is hosted by seniors Christian Haddad of Bowie High School, Rachel Hart of McaCallum High School and Raven Moreno of the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders.Inside AISD airs at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and also at 8 p.m. every Saturday on AISD TV Ch. 22.…
AISD Adopts Summer Efficiency Schedule for Six Weeks to Save Energy
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District will adopt a summer efficiency schedule for six weeks in an effort to reduce energy costs from June 24 through Aug. 2. The district’s average savings from the summer efficiency program is about $387,000. All schools and offices will adopt a four-day week during this time. Business hours will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday…
'The Archer Hadley Story' to be Screened at 2015 White House Film Festival
The 2015 White House Student Film Festival will include 'The Archer Hadley Story,' produced by Austin High School's media arts team. The documentary will be screened for White House administrators, educators and student filmmakers March 20–21.