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National Merit Scholarship Program Recognizes 172 AISD Seniors for Outstanding Academic Performance
AUSTIN—The National Merit Scholarship Program, the National Hispanic Recognition Program and the National Achievement Scholarship Program is recognizing 172 Austin Independent School District seniors for outstanding academic performance.Six students received recognition in more than one program.Students are selected based on the scores of their preliminary SAT exam, which they take as juniors.…
Unity Walk and KidsFest
All are invited to join the 17th annual Unity Walk, a parade for students, families, and school and community members to celebrate diversity, declare unity, advocate for equity, build community and show support for our neighborhood schools. The parade will begin at 9 am at Webb Early College Prep Academy and finish by 10 am at Northeast Early College High School.
Austin ISD Celebrates National School Breakfast Week March 5–9
Austin ISD is celebrating National School Breakfast Week, March 5–9, by reminding the community that school breakfast provides a healthy, energizing start to the day.Austin ISD is now serving more than 13,000 free breakfasts to students daily as part of the Breakfast in the Classroom program.
AISD Invites Community to Share Input on Facility Master Plan
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD has added a regional meeting April 10 to gather public input on the Facility Master Plan.The FMP outlines the current status and future use of district facilities, guides the development of future capital improvements and supports planning for future bond elections.
Ladies of Distinction Conference Promotes Diversity, Confidence
This conference is designed to help, promote and bring awareness to young women within AISD about facing adversity and overcoming challenges.When: Registration at 9:30 a.m., conference 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Monday, May 16Where: AISD Performing Arts Center, 5100 Barbara Jordan Blvd.Who: Young women in eighth through 12th grades.
Becker Elementary School Receives $25,000 Grant from Target
This fall, Target announced Becker Elementary as one of 100 schools across the country that will receive a $25,000 grant through the company’s “Give with Target” initiative.
South High School Community Meeting
What: Austin ISD would like to invite the community to a panel discussion and question and answer session regarding potential academic programming options for a future high school in South Austin.A brief presentation and feedback results from previous community meetings will be shared. The South High School community meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, in the cafeteria at…
AISD Closed Friday
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District will be closed for a staff and student holiday Friday, March 29.All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Monday, April 1.For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar.For more information,…
AISD Trustees Voted to Extend Professional Contracts to Three Years
AUSTIN, Texas--Tonight, Austin ISD's Board of Trustees voted to extend professional employees contracts from one year to three years.During the January 2014 consultation process under Board Policy DGB (Local), Education Austin and the administration reached impasse on the issue of duration of employment contracts for professional employees.
Blazier Elementary's Successful Virtual Book Drive
Blazier Elementary School and Education Austin worked together with First Book to coordinate a Virtual Book Drive to promote literacy. The teachers and administrators at Blazier worked tirelessly to raise more than $1,900 so their 900 students can receive the book "What To Do With a Rebozo?" by Carmen Tafolla. Dr. Tafolla, author of more than 20 books and newly named by San Antonio Mayor Julian…