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U.S. Congressman Lamar Smith Congratulates O. Henry Middle School for National Honor
Austin, TX—Today, U.S Congressman Lamar Smith congratulated O. Henry Middle school staff members for being named a 2012 Schools to Watch by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform. The staff members were in Washington, D.C. for the National Forum's 8th annual Schools to Watch conference.
Job Fair—Food Service, Bus Drivers
Are you interested in a career as a bus driver or food service manager at an organization that offers competitive pay and benefits and values its employees?If so, Austin ISD wants to hear from you!Please join us at our upcoming job fair, 8:30 a.m.–noon June 17 at Baker Center, 3908 Avenue B.Click here to apply online and be eligible for an on-site interview!Call (512) 414-1714 for more…
AISD Hosts First District-wide Employee Health Fair
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD employees and their families are invited to attend the district’s first Employee Health Fair on Saturday, Feb. 1, at Crockett High School, 5601 Manchaca Road.The fair is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will provide employees with the opportunity to meet with wellness vendors, enjoy activities, attend mini-health seminars and win door prizes.
Home is Where the School Is
“The quality of area schools is consistently one of the most important factors that homebuyers consider when choosing a new home,” said Austin Board of Realtors President Barb Cooper. "Homebuyers want to know how local schools measure up, and they look to their Realtor to point them in the right direction.”That’s why Austin ISD and the Austin Board of Realtors have partnered to educate local…
Crockett Senior Earns Gates Millennium Scholarship
The odds were stacked against Crockett High School senior Sara Navarro.More than 52,000 students from throughout the country applied this school year to become Gates Millennium Scholars. Only 1,000 of the scholarships are awarded each year by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, making Navarro's chance at success just 1.9 percent."That was just unbelievable to me," Navarro said. "My first…
AISD Rolls Out BOLT, New Business System
Today, AISD rolls out Business Operations for Learning and Teaching—BOLT. The district's new finance and human capital system will streamline payroll, benefits and time and attendance applications. It replaces Workforce and IFAS, which the district has used for the past 15 years.Mandatory training for BOLT is underway for all employees.Flier: What do I need to know about BOLT?
Austin ISD SAT Scores Exceed State, National Averages
Austin ISD's average SAT composite score once again exceeded the state and the national averages. The district has beat the state and national averages on both the SAT and ACT since 2013. "Our students are making great academic strides and making a great name for our district," AISD Superintendent Paul Cruz said.
Financial Aid Saturdays
Financial Aid Saturdays provide FREE help filling out federal and state forms for college financial aid. File by March 30 to increase your chances of getting financial aid!When: Feb. 2, 9, 16, 19, 21, 23, 27; March 2, 23, 30 All Saturday events run from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. …
Financial Aid Saturdays
Financial Aid Saturdays provide FREE help filling out federal and state forms for college financial aid. File by March 30 to increase your chances of getting financial aid!When: Feb. 2, 9, 16, 19, 21, 23, 27; March 2, 23, 30 All Saturday events run from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. …
AISD Students More Likely Than Peers to Continue Attending College Beyond Freshman Year
Austin ISD students are exceeding the achievements of their peers again, as more AISD grads continue their college educations beyond their freshman year.A recent report using data from the Class of 2013 shows that the number of AISD students who enroll in college and then proceed to a second year exceeds the national average by 13 percentage points at four-year universities*.At two-year colleges…