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AISD Presents the All-City Choral Festival
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD has prepared a special night to showcase the district’s vocalists at the All-City Choral Festival. At the event, approximately 800 singers will perform for more than 2,000 attendees. What: All-City Choral Festival, featuring 49 elementary schools, 14 middle schools and 11 high schools, combines students into three honor choirs. Each honor choir performs three to five…
Austin ISD 2017–18 Instructional Calendar / Calendario Escolar 2017–18 del Austin ISD
Austin ISD wants to share some important dates for the 2017–18 school year. With the board’s approval Monday night that Austin ISD become a District of Innovation, there is more flexibility in the instructional calendar.Specifically, the district is allowed to begin instruction before the fourth Monday in August.Key dates
AISD Elementary Students Interview Former Ambassador to Mexico
Austin, TX—This morning, Austin ISD student leaders welcome Antonio Garza, former U.S. ambassador to Mexico, to Pickle Elementary School to discuss international relations, as well as his childhood and career.Who: Antonio Garza joins Pickle elementary students, including David Lopez and Marlen Rogel, fifth graders who serve as president and vice president of the student council, and Joanna…
Take Charge of Your Education With Premier High Schools and AISD
Premier High Schools (PHS) is an AISD/Responsive Ed in-district charter school program that offers a clear pathway to graduation to students who are struggling to graduate or have already dropped out. PHS campuses at Lanier and Travis high schools will welcome students in the 2012-13 school year.PHS provides a self-directed academic program that matches your unique abilities and allows you to…
Trustees Recognize 24 National Board-Certified Teachers
Trustees recognized 24 new National Board Certified teachers during the board's meeting April 25.
Crockett High School Receives Prestigious “High Schools That Work” Award
Crockett High School has been selected as an Outstanding High Schools That Work (HSTW) School. This award is based on the success of local school leaders and teachers in improving school practices and raising student achievement. The award was presented by Dave Spence, president of the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), at the 25th Annual HSTW Staff Development Conference in Nashville,…
AISD Gives Campaign Kicks Off Today
Dear Team AISD, Today kicks off our AISD Gives campaign; Austin ISD and Charitable Funds Inc. are excited to partner with United Way for Greater Austin to bring you a robust and exciting campaign. Our goal this year is to reach 75% participation. Every donation you give, no matter the amount, makes a huge difference in the community.
AISD Board of Trustees Approves Appointment of New Executive Director of Academics and Social and Emotional Learning
On Monday, Austin ISD's Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Elisabeth Goodnow to lead the Academics and Social and Emotional Learning teams. Goodnow most recently served as assistant superintendent for academics and schools at Cedar Hill ISD. In this role, she oversaw district implementation of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
Eastside Memorial Early College High School and International High School Moving to Historic Original L.C. Anderson High School Site
Austin ISD will break ground Saturday, Jan. 19 at 9:30 a.m. on a new $80 million campus for Eastside Memorial Early College High School and International High School at the site of the Original L.C. Anderson campus at 900 Thompson Street in East Austin. There will be an outdoor and indoor program, which will include speakers from all three schools and a panel discussion on promise, pain,…
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 to reduce energy costs from June 23 through Aug. 8. The district’s average savings from the summer efficiency program is about $486,000.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 district will…