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AISD’s Own Ian McKenna Becomes Finalist for Time Magazine’s Kid of The Year
When Liberal Arts and Science Academy student Ian McKenna began gardening in the third grade, he couldn’t have realized it would one day land him in the pages of Time Magazine, but that’s exactly what happened. McKenna's story started with a simple garden plot, where he’d give the produce grown there to friends and neighbors. After a few years, McKenna asked his school to set up…
Maximize Financial Aid Opportunities by Submitting Applications by March 31
With graduation around the corner, AISD's High Schools Office would like to remind parents of high school seniors about the importance of their son or daughter's application for financial aid. Their chances of receiving the greatest amount of money are increased if the application is submitted by March 31.
Martin MS social science teacher helping to grow environmental awareness through gardening
By Benjamin Beane The accolades are piling up for social science teacher Steven Morris and his sixth graders at Martin Middle School, who earned their second EcoRise Eco-Audit Award in just three weeks.
Media Access to Schools Limited During STAAR Examination Periods
Austin ISD students are scheduled to take state exams, including the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, during March, April and May.To reduce distractions and help students focus on their tests, the media’s access to AISD campuses will be limited during the weeks of March 30, April 20 and May 4.In addition, the district will administer advanced placement exams, also commonly…
Austin ISD Closes for Winter Break, Dec. 20–Jan. 1
Austin ISD will be closed for the winter break Wednesday, Dec. 20, through Monday, Jan. 1.All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period.Regular business hours resume Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, for staff. Students return to classes on Wednesday, Jan. 3.For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at austinisd.org/calendar.
Good Deal: Free Meals
Children need nutritious meals to learn, grow and thrive—even when school is out. Through the Summer Food Service Program, Austin ISD will continue to serve free breakfast and lunch to local children and teens 18 and younger, regardless of economic status and whether or not the child attends AISD. Participants enjoy meals without any registration or identification requirements. Kids simply…
CBOC Meeting
The Community Bond Oversight Committee provides public oversight of Austin ISD's 2008 and 2014 Bond Program projects.The meeting is 6–8 p.m. Jan. 16 at the AISD Construction Management Office, 812 San Antonio St., Suite 200.For more information, please visit https://www.austinisd.org/advisory-bodies/cboc.
Community Bond Oversight Committee
The Community Bond Oversight Committee provides public oversight of Austin ISD's 2008 and 2014 Bond Program projects.The meeting is 6–8 p.m. Feb. 13 at the AISD Construction Management Office, 812 San Antonio St., Suite 200.For more information, please visit www.austinisd.org/advisory-bodies/cboc.
Coats for Kids 2020
Coats for Kids, sponsored by the Junior League of Austin and in collaboration with Austin ISD is so excited to provide warm winter coats to students across the district! Along with Jack Brown Cleaners, KVET, and KVUE—The Junior League of Austin will provide over 30,000 coats to Central Texas children in need. For AISD families, there are THREE ways to get involved with Coats for Kids this…
LASA Student Receives Recognition in International Science Competition
We are #AISDProud of Liberal Arts and Science Academy student Sam Christian who was named as top 300 scholars in the 80th Regeneron Science Talent Search. The science and mathematics competition is the nation's oldest and most prestigious for high school seniors. Students must submit an original research project on an important scientific field, which is then judged by leading experts.…