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African American Heritage Celebration Program
This program started in 1983 under the leadership of former AISD Associate Superintendent William Charles Akins. This is the 40th Annual African American Heritage Celebration, it is an annual event. It is an opportunity for AISD to celebrate the academic achievements of our students, the dedication and leadership of staff members and the commitment of our community partners. We honor over two…
School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) Meeting
The public can view the meeting on zoom (more details on the agenda). The districtwide School Safety and Security Committee must meet by law at least three times per year to discuss current concerns of the district as well as to inform security practices. Additional information can be found at the School Safety and Security Committee webpage.
Austin ISD student tech inventory; ALL devices to be disabled May 25 (en Español)
In preparation for a district-wide tech inventory this summer, Austin ISD is asking students and families to return ALL tech devices – iPads, laptops, charging cords, hotspots, iPad cases, etc. – to their campuses. Tech devices for summer use will be checked out starting May 26. What about …? This applies to ALL tech equipment received from the district, during this school year or past…
Trustees Approve Calendar for 2018–19 School Year / Mesa Directiva Aprueba el Calendario Para el Ciclo Escolar 2018-19
Austin ISD trustees last night approved the calendar for the 2018–19 school year.Three options had been presented to students, staff and families for voting Nov. 20–Dec. 15.Calendar A received the majority of the votes, with 11,388. Calendar B earned 5,262 votes, and Calendar C received 8,077 votes.
“Hoop Dance and what it means to be Native American” (En español)
Join us this month as we learn about the rich cultures and heritage of the Native American Community as Austin ISD celebrates Native American Heritage Month. To the sound of the drum…and 17 hoops in his hands, Stephen Freeman uses one hoop at a time to tell a story. It is called Native American Hoop Dance—a dancer skillfully maneuvers the circular hoop around their body to create…
Family Empower Hour
Guardianship and Alternatives to Guardianship Tuesday, November 7 Austin ISD Headquarters: 4000 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78704 This session will focus on the guardianship process for families of students who are 18 or almost 18 years of age, alternatives to guardianship and additional support for adult students will be reviewed with families.
Family Empower Hour
Guardianship and Alternatives to Guardianship Tuesday, November 7 12–1 p.m. or 6–7 p.m. Austin ISD Headquarters: 4000 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78704 This session will focus on the guardianship process for families of students who are 18 or almost 18 years of age, alternatives to guardianship and additional support for adult students will be reviewed with families.
Parents, staff back in-person school and teacher support, survey finds
Family and staff showed clear support for in-person learning and teacher support in our latest survey on how to spend federal COVID relief funds.
School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) Meeting
This meeting will be held at Central Office, 4000 S. IH 35 Frontage Road (more details on the agenda). The districtwide School Safety and Security Committee must meet by law at least three times per year to discuss current concerns of the district as well as to inform security practices. Additional information can be found at the School Safety and Security Committee webpage.
AISD Graduation Rates Reach All-time High, Increasing Nearly 10 Percentage Points During Past Five Years
AUSTIN, Texas—Graduation rates for the Austin Independent School District have reached an all-time high of 84.1 percent for the Class of 2013, which is a 1.6 percentage point increase from the previous year and nearly a 10 percentage point gain during the past five years, according to the Texas Education Agency's new report on graduation and completion rates.Graduation rates increased for every…