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Keeping Austin Bilingue at Small Middle School
Middle School Dual Language Expansion 6 p.m. February 17 at Small Middle School in the libraryLearn about the expansion of dual-language programs into middle school, the benefits of raising bilingual children and much more! For more information, call Patti Estep at 512-689-7116.Visit www.duallanguage.org for more information.
AISD Operates as Scheduled Friday
Austin ISD will operate as scheduled today.Due to weather and possible flooding in some areas, there may be delays in bus pick-up and school arrival times.AISD asks parents to please add extra time to their commutes this morning and to expect road closures and traffic delays.The district also reminds Austin drivers to stop for AISD school buses whose lights are flashing.Late arrivals to school…
Students, Volunteers Shine at Latino Academic Achievement Awards
Austin ISD saluted high achievers and dedicated volunteers at the Latino Academic Achievement Awards on May 6 at the AISD Performing Arts Center.In addition to showcasing the academic excellence of Latino students from throughout the district, the ceremony honored community leaders in a trio of categories.Mona Gonzales took home the Community Service Award for her founding and leadership of…
Hispanic Futures Presents: Making the Grade
Hispanic Futures Presents: Making the GradeThis conference for students and parents focuses on tackling academics and much more during this school year. The event will include break-out sessions on:picking the right classesfinding help when you need itmanaging time, stress and peer pressuredeveloping your graduation planwhat you need to know about STAARthe importance of community service.The…
Grant School Wishes
Strengthening schools is everyone's business.More than ever, schools are in need of community support to ensure success. Won't you help grant school wishes?Visit austinpartners.org/partner to search school wish lists for in-kind and monetary donation requests.
Austin ISD to Hold Bowie High School Groundbreaking Ceremony
Modernization Construction to Start Summer 2019 James Bowie High School is one of the modernization projects included in the 2017 AISD Bond Program. Bowie will receive the first phase of a full modernization that includes improved parking facilities and additions and renovations to athletics and fine arts. Construction is scheduled to start Summer 2019. To kick off the process, the school…
Special Board Meeting
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the board auditorium at the CAC. The topic is the district's proposed Facility Master Plan, and a vote to consider adoption is possible.The recommended FMP is available online at austinisd.org/fmp.
Dual Language Community Meeting
Join other AISD families and staff at Reilly Elementary School on Tuesday, October 18 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. for information on the district's Dual Language program. The session features an overview of the program, updates for 2016-17 and options for middle school students. Childcare activities and light refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact the AISD Bilingual…
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, beginning March 28 through 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 27, May 1 and May 8.In addition, the district will administer advanced placement exams, also commonly…
Salute 2018
Salute, co-hosted by Austin ISD and Austin Partners in Education, is an opportunity to recognize some of AISD's outstanding team members and volunteers for their continued dedication to student excellence and achievement in our schools.This year, we will recognize the Teachers of the Year, Classified Staff of the Year, PTA of the year, Principal of the Year, Librarian of the Year,…