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Klein Family Provides $50,000 Donation for AISD Flood Victims
Austin, TX (November 12, 2013)—On Tuesday, Nov. 12, The Klein Family announced a $50,000 donation to provide direct assistance for families with children enrolled in the Austin Independent School District as well as for AISD employees who were also displaced by the storms that flooded neighborhoods in Southeast Austin Oct. 31. At last count, there were 360 students and 25 AISD staff…
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Important Notice Regarding Events at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center Due to budget cuts and reduced staffing, the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center is no longer permitted to host food-related events. As a result, no food or beverages may be served to the general public. Additionally, please note that the PAC does not accommodate Banquets, Weddings, Funerals/Memorials and Birthday parties…
Board Recognizes Carstarphen, AISD Students for Achievements Tonight
Tonight, Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees will recognize Superintendent Meria Carstarphen and nearly 100 students who have earned statewide and national achievements in arts, athletics, science and service. The trThe trustees' Special Meeting for Recognitions is at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 21, at the Carruth Administration Center, board auditorium, 1111 W. Sixth St.
Board Recognizes Superintendent Carstarphen and AISD Students for Achievements Tonight
AUSTIN, Texas—Tonight, Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees will recognize Superintendent Meria Carstarphen and nearly 100 students who have earned statewide and national achievements in arts, athletics, science and service.What: Board of Trustees’ Special Meeting for RecognitionsWhen: 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 21.Where: Carruth Administration Center, board auditorium, 1111 W. Sixth St.
Austin ISD CFO to Testify on Recapture at House of Representatives Hearing
Austin ISD Chief Financial Officer Nicole Conley will testify on recapture at the Texas House of Representatives committees on appropriations and public education this week.What: Conley will testify before the House on recapture and its effects on AISD and Austin taxpayers.When: Public hearing begins at 9 a.m. Sept. 28. An exact time for her testimony is unknown.Where: Texas Capitol Building,…
Austin ISD Board of Trustees Recognize Student Successes
Austin ISD and the AISD Board of Trustees recognize and applaud the outstanding achievements of AISD students. Trustees recognized this student success at a special meeting Monday night.These recognitions cover a wide variety of skills and awards, and showcase some of the accomplishments AISD students have made during the 2014–15 school year.UIL State Swimming and Diving Austin High School…
Staff Spotlight for Custodian Appreciation Week
In honor of Custodian Appreciation Week, the district’s Communications Office sat down with Ronnie Trevino, who works in AISD’s central offices.When did you join AISD? In July 2008. I subbed for three years for the service center and came to CAC in July 2011.What made you want to work for AISDI had been laid off from my job working for a medical company making heart valves and a childhood friend…
AISD Holds Performing Arts Center Preview Event
Media are invited to tour the nearly completed Performing Arts Center in Mueller, which has been funded through the district's 2008 bond program. The facility will open in January.Who: Greg Goodman, director of AISD's fine arts department, and Paul Turner, executive director of facilities, will lead the tour of the Performing Arts Center.When: 11 a.m.-noon Thursday, Dec.18Where: …
Austin ISD’s Back-to-School BASH 2022—Supporting AISD Students and Families
Austin ISD’s Back-to-School BASH 2022—Supporting AISD Students and Families We are excited to announce that Austin ISD’s Back-to-School BASH will be back in-person, and will take place on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, at the Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. District departments and community organizations from across the city will offer exhibits for…
Austin ISD Board of Trustees Name New Facility the Anita Uphaus Early Childhood Center
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to name the new Early Childhood Center in honor of Anita Uphaus, a former teacher and early childhood coordinator.The Anita Uphaus Early Childhood Center, located at 5200 Freidrich Lane in East Austin, is scheduled to open in the fall. The center was built utilizing funds from a bond approved by voters in 2008.