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McCallum Fine Arts Academy presents " Murder on the Orient Express"
MacTheatre, a McCallum High School Fine Arts Academy program, will present Agatha Christie's classic masterpiece "Murder on the Orient Express" this month. The students will perform the murder mystery that has been adapted by television, radio, and film, and now will be performed live onstage with playwright Ken Ludwig adaptation. When: Nov. 14-17. All shows start at 7:30 p.m.…
Special Education Mini Conference
Visit with other families to learn about resources and how to successfully navigate the special education system. Example questions include: What should I request at ARD meetings? What does the documentation mean? And how can I take care of myself while taking care of my child? Location: Uphaus Early Childhood Center • 5200 Freidrich Ln. Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
194 Austin ISD Students Earn Recognition for Academic Performance
The National Merit Scholarship Program and the National Hispanic Recognition Program this year recognized 194 Austin ISD seniors for outstanding academic performance. Students are selected based on their scores on the preliminary SAT, which they take as juniors. Because of their high scores on this assessment, these students are now eligible for scholarship awards from institutions of higher…
Eastside Memorial ECHS & International High School Groundbreaking
You're invited! Please join Austin ISD for the groundbreaking of Eastside Memorial Early College High School & International High School at the Original L.C. Anderson.
Austin ISD teachers and students concerned about impacts of restricting social studies curriculum
For some teachers, there’s been an extra challenge as they prepare lessons for the year – making sure they don’t violate new laws passed by the Texas Legislature.
Trustees Decide Locations for New Single-gender Middle Schools
AUSTIN, Texas—Tonight, Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees approved Gus Garcia Middle School as the site for the Young Men’s Leadership Academy and James E. Pearce Middle School as the site for the Young Women’s Leadership Academy.In January, the board voted to combine the Gus Garcia and James E. Pearce middle school attendance areas to facilitate the design of two single-gender middle schools in…
Dual-Language Information Session
Keep Austin Bilingüe—Don't miss an opportunity to learn about Austin ISD's dual-language program and its extension to middle school!Parents are invited to join the Austin ISD Department of English Language Learners for an information session from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at the Metz Elementary School Cafeteria, 84 Robert T. Martinez Jr. St.
Austin ISD Offices and Schools Closed March 13-17 for Spring Break
Austin ISD will be closed for spring break March 13-17. All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Monday, March 20. Sign-up for the Facility Master Plan public hearing at the Monday, March 20 special called board meeting will be from 1-4:45 p.m.
AISD Approves Distinguished Level of Achievement as the Prescribed Graduation Plan
Austin ISD's Board of Trustees has established the Distinguished Level of Achievement as the district's prescribed graduation plan beginning with the Class of 2018. The trustees also approved the requirement of one credit of physical education and one half credit of health to meet graduation requirements for all plans beginning with the Class of 2018.
AISD Approves Distinguished Level of Achievement as Default Graduation Plan
Austin ISD's Board of Trustees established the Distinguished Level of Achievement graduation plan as the district's default graduation plan beginning with the Class of 2018.The trustees also approved the requirement of one credit of physical education and one half credit of health to meet graduation requirements for all plans beginning with the Class of 2018.