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O. Henry Middle School Cheer Team is Going to Nationals
It’s time to cheer on the O. Henry Mustangs on the national stage. The O. Henry Middle School cheer team will be competing at the National High School Cheerleading Championship at Walt Disney World Saturday. "This experience is a culmination of months of hard work," said coach Michael Shackelford. "The team set the goal of competing at Nationals back at cheer camp in July, and when we earned…
AISD Earns Meritorious Budget Award
The Association of School Business Officials has awarded AISD its Meritorious Budget Award for excellence in budget presentation for the second year in a row. The award is conferred only to school entities that have met or exceeded the MBA criteria for school districts, which guide school business officials toward quality school-budget presentations by enhancing the business officials’ skills in…
AISD, Circuit of The Americas Partner to Bring STEM, CTE Teachers and Students to 2015 Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix
To increase excitement around science, technology, engineering and math, and career and technical education, Circuit of The Americas has partnered with Austin ISD to give teachers and students a championship race experience at the 2015 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix on Sunday, October 25.“We’re thankful to have such a great relationship with COTA through the F1 in schools program and its…
Share your thoughts on streamlining magnet transportation (En español)
Austin ISD is exploring ways to maintain transportation services for our magnet schools while addressing financial challenges. Why it matters: Austin ISD is committed to providing accessible transportation to all families. A $92M budget deficit caused by stagnant state funding over the last six years has led us to consider options like regional transportation hubs and streamlined…
Lunar New Year Celebration
What: Lanier High School's Atlas club will be hosting a Lunar New Year celebration on Friday, February 15th in the cafeteria from 5:30pm until 6:30pm. The event will feature the wonderful dragon team of Summitt Elementary. Also, dances from India, Korea, Philippine, Nepal, Iraq and Vietnam will be presented and free Asian food served. Mark your calendars and come to support cultural diverity.
First athletic field to kick off construction this spring, full construction schedule released (En español)
Ahead of football’s biggest game this weekend, we have some big news from the 2022 Bond as we lay the groundwork for the future of athletics in Austin ISD. LBJ and Northeast early college college high schools will be the first of many fields to be renovated with artificial turf. Let’s go back: As part of the 2022 Bond Program, Austin ISD comprehensive high schools will…
2021 Summer Family Leadership University–Week 2
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Coats for Kids will keep thousands of Austin ISD students warm this winter (En español)
Thousands of Austin ISD students are staying warm this winter thanks to the "Coats for Kids" program. Why it matters: For more than a decade, The Junior League of Austin and its partners have generously provided thousands of coats to local students in need. This program provides relief to families during this time by giving free coats so children can stay warm this winter.
Spotlight: Chinese Teacher of the Year
The Texas Foreign Language Association (TFLA) has named Ms. Kelly Long, the 2011 TFLA Chinese Teacher of the Year. Ms. Long is the Chinese teacher at Anderson High School. She is being recognized for her commitment to continually providing learning opportunities for her students both in and out of the classroom, as well as for her overall contributions to the Chinese program at AISD.
AISD Student-Athletes Encourage Others to Stand Up for Healthy Relationships
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Austin ISD Athletics is doing its part to promote safe and healthy relationships. In partnership with the Travis County Sheriff's Office, Texas Advocacy Project and SAFE, student athletes will be wearing purple ribbons to encourage others to stand up against dating and domestic violence.