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Highland Park Elementary School
Highland Park Elementary, a National Blue Ribbon school, offers a strong academic program in our spacious and picturesque campus in Northwest Austin. A strong partnership among students, staff, families, and community promotes achievement and helps students become problem-solvers. Arts-based…
O. Henry Middle School
Located in central West Austin, O. Henry is named for short story writer William Sydney Porter, better known by his pen name of O. Henry. Our students participate in recognized programs in band, orchestra, choir, theatre, Project Lead the Way, and many high school credit courses. With a focus on…
Reilly Elementary School
Welcome to Reilly Elementary, where Mighty Mustangs gallop toward greatness! Dive into a tight-knit community buzzing with teamwork, innovation, and support from every corner students, staff, and families alike! Get hands-on with nature through our exclusive Austin Watershed Protection Program! It'…
Vote on Options for the 2017–18 School Calendar / Votar en opciones para el calendario 2017–18
Austin ISD is currently working on the calendar for the 2017–18 school year. The Calendar Task Force has created three calendar options and is seeking input from families and staff. Please take a moment to review each the information below, which summarizes the differences in each calendar. One break that is the same for all three is Spring Break, which is scheduled for March 12–16.…
2017 Bond Newsletter Issue 4
As part of Austin ISD's continued commitment to communicate the progress of the 2017 Bond to the community, we are sharing the latest issue of our AISD Future: 2017 Bond Newsletter.
AISD Board of Trustees Votes on Final Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations
Austin, TX—Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to approve five Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations, including expanding dual language immersion programs, addressing overcrowding in north central elementary schools and creating an in-district charter to strengthen graduation pathways.Below are the Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations that were approved…
AISD Superintendent Delivers State of the District Address
AUSTIN, Texas—Today Superintendent Meria Carstarphen released a 30-minute "movie" presenting the annual report on the district’s goals, achievements and challenges. The film provides data and information on the state of the school district and reports on the performance scorecard as seen through the lens of staff and students, including some guest presentations.
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En Español Students and Cyber Safety
Sam Guzman: School district not surrendering education to charter schools
In its Nov. 5 editorial, "East Austin community deserves voice," the American-Statesman claimed that "Superintendent Meria Carstarphen wants to cede the job of educating East Austin students to an outside charter operator." As a long-standing member of the East Austin community and trustee for District 2, I disagree.
Carmyn Neely: Success as a Single-Sex School
Moving from elementary school to middle school, or from middle school to high school, was once a simple process. A counselor, principal, or teacher informed the student which school she would attend when summer ended. And the parents got their daughter (or son) to the right school on a specified day at the end of August. No choices.No decisions.