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Highland Park Elementary Named a Green Ribbon School
Highland Park Elementary School is one of only a handful of schools across the nation to earn the designation of a Green Ribbon School. The HP Scotties organized multiple events last year to earn the coveted designation. Some of the innovative, earth-friendly projects included:
More Than 40,500 Voters Cast Ballots Early in Trustee Runoff
More than 40,500 voters turned out during early voting in the runoff election to decide three seats on the Austin ISD Board of Trustees. Candidates in districts 1, 6 and 9 faced each other in today's runoff after none earned 50 percent or more of the vote in the Nov. 4 general election. According to unofficial results from Travis County:
AISD Invites Community to Share Input on Possible School for Young Men
Austin, Texas—The Austin Independent School District invites AISD families and community members to attend a brief presentation about a possible school for young men, including research about how single-sex schools impact learning, academic performance and student interests, followed by a discussion.
Clifton Career Development Center to Host Disability Mentoring Day - October 19th
Renee Borders, a Hospitality Practicum II teacher at Clifton Career Development School and a transition specialist, will host the annual Disabilities Mentoring Day (DMD) on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. DMD is a program that allows students with disabilities to “shadow” local professionals in their workplaces.
Media Advisory: 26 AISD Schools to Participate in Day of Giving
A service event for students is being held as a joint project between Austin ISD, A Legacy of Giving, Capital Area Food Bank and the Junior League of Austin.A Legacy of Giving partners with AISD schools to teach students about philanthropy and become aware of poverty in Central Texas to help improve their communities and the world.
Twilight Program
Twilight Program Twilight was established in 2009 by the Board of Trustees to increase the graduation rate by allowing high school students the opportunity to recover credits, repair grades, and make up for lost attendance hours before and after school.
Becker Elementary School Earns $25,000 Give with Target Grant; Funds Bring New Technology to Every Classroom
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District’s Becker Elementary School has earned a $25,000 grant from Target as part of its Give with Target initiative. Becker Elementary is the only school in Central Texas to receive one of the national grants.
More than 95,500 Voters Cast Ballots Early in Trustee Election
More than 95,500 voters turned out during early voting in the election to choose five members of the Austin ISD Board of Trustees. Trustees serve four-year terms. The full board consists of nine members. Seats were open in geographical districts 1, 4, 6 and 7, and in the at-large position in District 9.According to unofficial results from the Travis County Clerk’s office:
MEDIA ADVISORY: Join Central Texas Schools in Celebrating GenTX College Signing Day on May 1
A Central Texas-wide pep rally, including Austin ISD seniors, will be held on Texas College Signing Day for graduating students who have committed to attending college.The event is inspired by the National Collegiate Athletic Association's National Signing Day. It reinforces the imperative that excellence in the classroom should be given as much pomp and circumstance as excellence in…
AISD Students Earn National and State Honors
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District's Board of Trustees celebrate the achievements of students who excel both inside and outside of the classroom. More than 50 students were recognized during tonight's board meeting for receiving national and state honors.UIL State CompetitionsWrestling MeetBowie High School – Brian Dorsey, second place; Evalynn Reyna, third place; and Will Becker,…