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Board Discusses Preliminary Facility Master Plan Scenarios
As a part of the Austin Independent School District’s on-going Facilities Master Plan (FMP) process, the Superintendent on Monday discussed several preliminary scenarios to the Board of Trustees, based on their previous requests, as well as feedback from parents and community members through numerous community meetings. The scenarios she discussed with potential implementation in the 2012-13…
Austin Chronicle Names Fulmore as the “Best Old School South of the River"
Fulmore Middle School was recently crowned “Best Old School South of the River,” by the Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin 2011. The Fulmore Falcons also just celebrated their 125th Anniversary in September, which prompted many to take notice.
Becker Elementary School Receives $25,000 Grant from Target
This fall, Target announced Becker Elementary as one of 100 schools across the country that will receive a $25,000 grant through the company’s “Give with Target” initiative.
Media Advisory: FARMERS INSURANCE HONORS THOSE WHO MAKE US SMARTER WITH MIDWEST LAUNCH OF ‘THANK A MILLION TEACHERS’ PROGRAM
This press release is being distributed by AISD on behalf of Farmers Insurance.
AISD Proposes to Sell Two Prime Properties
Anticipating continued budget challenges into the 2013-2014 school year, and possibly beyond, the Austin Independent School District is requesting sealed bids for the sale of two prime administrative properties.
Texas Education Agency Recognizes AISD Campuses for High Performance, Progress
The Texas Education Agency has recognized seven Austin ISD schools as high-performance or high-progress Title I schools for 2014-15. Title I schools are campuses where at least 40 percent of students are from low-income households.The TEA recognized:
Brentwood Elementary School Earns Shirley Igo Award
AUSTIN, Texas—The Brentwood Elementary School Library, PTA and the Friends of the Brentwood Library received the 2014 Shirley Igo PTA/School Library Collaboration Award from The Texas Library Association and the Texas Association of School Libraries.
AISD Celebrates ‘Wake Up to School Breakfast’ March 7–11
Busy weekday mornings can make it challenging for families to find time for a healthy breakfast. That’s why Austin ISD Nutrition and Food Services encourages more families to take advantage of the choices available for school breakfast.This year’s National School Breakfast Week theme, “Wake Up to School Breakfast,” is a reminder that school breakfast provides a healthy start for students…
Current, Prospective Students Invited to AISD Middle School Fair on Dec. 3
Austin ISD invites current and future middle school students and their families to a middle school fair to introduce them to the diverse and innovative programming offered at AISD middle schools. The event gives students and families a single space to explore the many programs offered at AISD’s middle school campuses. It also allows families to speak with campus representatives, who can…
Small Green Tech Academy One of Top 10 Eco-Schools in the Nation
The National Wildlife Federation has named an Austin ISD school with an outdoor classroom, a greenhouse and a chicken coop as one of the top 10 Eco-Schools in the nation.The National Wildlife Federation ranked schools based on their commitment to environmental education and the school community’s work to making the facility more sustainable and wildlife-friendly.