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Fiesta Akins to be Held on May 6
Fiesta Akins will be held on Friday, May 6, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Akins High School courtyard, 10701 South First Street. Fiesta Akins is a celebration recognizing and honoring the customs and traditions of the Hispanic community. The fiesta will feature a keynote address by Susana Almanza, Co-Founder of PODER, Ballet Folklorico performances from Paredes Middle School, Perez Elementary and…
Statement From Mark Williams Regarding the Proposed Extension to Superintendent Meria Carstarphen's Employment Contract
Austin, TX—The Board of Trustees of the Austin Independent School District (AISD) is scheduled to take action on a proposed amendment to extend the term of Superintendent Meria Carstarphen's employment contract by one year at the Monday, September 26 board meeting. On March 23, 2009, the Board of Trustees approved the employment contract of Dr. Carstarphen as the district's Superintendent for a…
Winter Break
The Austin Independent School District's 2011 Winter Holiday schedule is as follows:The last day of class for AISD students is Tuesday, Dec.20.All schools and district offices will be closed beginning Thursday, Dec. 22, and reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012.Students return to school on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012.Emergencies should be reported to AISD Police at 414-1703.
More Information: Water-testing Results by Facility, FAQs
Dear Austin ISD Families,The health and safety of all our students is Austin ISD's top priority. With that in mind, we want to share with you the results of testing done on our drinking water. [Información en español]The city of Austin is the source of AISD’s drinking water supply. While schools are not required to do additional testing of the water, AISD voluntarily tested for lead in…
Transportation Appreciation Week
Austin ISD will say thank you to its transportation employees during National School Bus Safety Week, October 17-21. This year’s theme is, “Be Aware – Know the Danger Zone!”Transportation employees will be recognized on Monday, October 17 at 6:00 a.m. at the Saegert terminal and on Tuesday, October 17 at 6:00 a.m. at the Nelson terminal. Refreshments will be provided for employees.
Public Hearing - Facility Master Plan
What: Facility Master Plan Public Hearing
Zavala Elementary School
Zavala Elementary School in Central East Austin offers educational programs to inspire and motivate children to become lifelong learners. The Zavala community is driven by three beliefs: Knowledge is power, Education is a community effort, and All children deserve to be challenged to learn at their…
Davis Elementary School
Davis Elementary in Northwest Austin is named for Will Davis, who was an Austin attorney and longtime educational leader, and serves students in Pre-K through 5th grade. Davis is well-known for its focus on personalized learning for every student, robust academic programs, and social and emotional…
Houston Elementary School
Houston Elementary, located in Southeast Austin, serves students in Pre-K3 through sixth grade, including tuition-supported Pre-K for qualified families. The school was named for Josephine Houston, an innovative early educator whose career in Austin schools spanned 46 years. The school is part of…