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A Letter from Dr. Cruz: Safety Update/Carta del Dr. Cruz: Actualización Sobre la Seguridad
June 13, 2018 Dear Austin ISD Community, The safety of our students is our most important priority, especially as events throughout the state and nation continue to affect them. Moreover, we know that our students and staff need safe, positive learning environments so they can learn and excel. We want to share just a few of the steps that we have taken to keep our children safe on AISD…
Two Austin ISD Teachers Honored as EcoRise Teacher Ambassadors
Two Austin ISD educators have been selected for EcoRise’s 2017–18 Teacher Ambassador Program. EcoRise is a school-based curriculum focused on sustainability.The 2017–18 EcoRise Teacher Ambassadors from Austin ISD are:
Austin ISD Board Election Nov. 4
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District board election will be Nov. 4. The full board consists of nine members; five trustee seats are up for election.Voters will elect single-member seats from geographic regions one, four, six, seven, and a districtwide trustee seat nine. Trustees serve four-year terms.
AISD Schools and Offices’ Reduced July Schedule to Save on Energy Costs
The Austin School District will cut energy costs this summer — and save approximately $471,000 — by reducing its days of operation in the month of July. Two cutbacks will occur:
Bowie High School Graduates AISD's Largest Class of 2014
More than 660 students, their friends and families filled the Frank Erwin Center today to celebrate the achievemens of the Bowie High School class of 2014.Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz spoke to the crowd about some of the school's awards and accomplishments this year, including U.S. News and World Report's ranking of Bowie among the top high schools in the nation. Bowie also earned the…
AISD Launches Parent Cloud
Austin, Texas—The Austin Independent School District has launched the AISD Parent Cloud, a new online tool that offers parents access to their students’ educational information—from tracking grades, attendance and test scores to planning for graduation.The Parent Cloud brings the district’s resources together, allowing parents to navigate district-wide information and services with the touch of a…
Covington Middle School Teacher Earns Jane Nethercut Award for Excellence in Philanthropy
AUSTIN, Texas—Covington Middle School teacher Shirley Hartmann recently accepted the Jane Nethercut Award for Excellence in Philanthropy Education, an award recognizing Central Texas educators for inspiring students to make a difference in their communities, from Austin nonprofit A Legacy of Giving.
AISD Students Win Honors at ExxonMobil Texas Science and Engineering Fair
Five AISD students were recognized as brilliant scientists at this year's ExxonMobil Texas Science and Engineering Fair. The state competition, hosted by The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) College of Sciences, drew more than 1,000 young Texans.Hosted by The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) College of Sciences, the state-level competition offered students who placed at regional…
Crockett High School Hosts Entrepreneur Roundtable
This Wednesday, students at Crockett High School will have special access to area experts at the school’s entrepreneur roundtable. Representatives from Bazaarvoice and Austin Modern Homes will be among those answering questions about the traits, skills and experiences that are important to entrepreneurship.
Crockett High School Hosts Entrepreneur Roundtable
This Wednesday, students at Crockett High School will have special access to area experts at the school’s entrepreneur roundtable. Representatives from Bazaarvoice and Austin Modern Homes will be among those answering questions about the traits, skills and experiences that are important to entrepreneurship.