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40th Annual Poetry Declamation Contest
On Saturday, April 26, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., there will be an annual event, hosted and organized by the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, at The University of Texas at Austin, to invite all K-12 students in Austin and the surrounding area, including some of the farthest reaching communities of the state, to participate in a spanish-language poetry contest, and hold an awards ceremony with song and…
Austin ISD Board of Trustees Election Results
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will see a few new faces after Tuesday's election. Five seats were on the ballot before voters: single-member districts 1, 4, 6 and 7, and the at-large position in District 9 that was left empty after former board president Kendall Pace resigned earlier this year. Board President Geronimo Rodriguez ran unopposed in District 6, as did trustee Yasmin Wagner…
Media Advisory: Doss Elementary Students Turnip the Lunch Options
Doss Elementary School student volunteers will be teaching other students how to have a healthier lunch this Friday during Salad Bar Day. The school recently launched a made-to-order salad bar, which includes fresh, locally grown foods. What: School volunteers will lead other students through the salad bar during lunch. When: 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Friday, April 10
GT Student and Family Explore Austin Day
This free digital scavenger hunt is designed for students and family to have fun as they explore some of the historic, cultural and iconic places in Austin.To enter, parents must email aisdgtfun@gmail.com by Nov. 1 with their name and the names of all of children participating in this unique event.
AISD and APIE Honor Hundreds of Community Volunteers for Service to Students, Schools Tonight
Austin, Texas—Tonight, Austin ISD and Austin Partners in Education will honor hundreds of volunteers at Celebrate, which recognizes community members who serve the district’s schools in a range of roles, including reading tutors and classroom coaches.
Deadline for the AISD UpClose Application
AISD UpClose is your opportunity to learn about the Austin School District. Through monthly meetings you will learn about the District's infrastructure, programs, and services, and understand the District's challenges and opportunities. Each month, AISD UpClose classes will meet at various district sites to have an "inside look" at key programs.Applications are now available, click here.
2017 Bond Open House–Travis ECHS
Austin ISD is hosting a series of informational open houses to learn more about the 2017 Bond and how it could affect each campus. Meetings are 5:30–7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and are designed in a come-and-go format, with presentations at 5:45 p.m. and at 6:45 p.m. A districtwide open house will be 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, with presentations at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p…
Benefits Information Meeting
After an extensive search and assessment process, Austin ISD has selected Aetna to provide district staff members with a variety of cost-effective health insurance plan options. Beginning Jan. 1, 2015, Aetna will replace our longtime partner, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. To learn more, attend one of the following information sessions:
Community Thanks & Update on the 2017 Austin ISD Bond!
The 2017 Austin ISD Bond program passed one year ago this November! What a better time to tell our partners Thank You! and provide the community with an update. Event RSVP
2016 Travis ECHS Fine Art Fest
Please join students from Travis Early College High School and the Travis family of schools for the inagural Fine Art and Craft Festival!The event will feature live perfomances and art from students at Travis ECHS, Fulmore and Mendez middle schools, and Dawson, Galindo, Linder, Rodriguez and Widén elementary schools. Visitors can sample creations form the Travis culinary students, take tours…