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Paredes Middle School is Operational and Classes will Resume on Sept. 28
This weekend, a pipe burst on the third floor of Paredes Middle School’s academic building, flooding classrooms, the basement and administrative spaces.The school is operational again, and classes will resume tomorrow, Sept. 28.Some students will attend classes in other classrooms on campus, but all students should arrive for class for their normal B day schedule tomorrow. All after-school…
Next Taping of Eagle Talk Show April 25
Walnut Creek Elementary's Eagle Talk Show will tape its fourth episode Thursday, April 25 from its new location at the AISD Channel 22 studios. Parent Support Specialist Mycah Arellano will host the program which will focus on autism and The Fitness Kitchen.
Google's Digital Literacy Tour Comes to O.Henry
Google and iKeep Safe’s National Digital Literacy Tour is making its way to Austin with a scheduled stop at O. Henry Middle School on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. AISD parents are invited to attend and learn more about ways to keep children safe online.The event, featuring a presentation by Google, iKeep Safe and guest speaker, Mark Strama from the Texas House of Representatives, will…
McCallum Fine Arts Showcases Oklahoma!, Feb. 28-March 3
Inspired by the toughness of the prairie, McCallum High School's MacTheatre sets its production of Oklahoma! in the robust world of territory life filled with a dynamic cast as rich and complex as the great tapestry of America itself. With Rodgers and Hammerstein’s timeless music, Oklahoma! celebrates the vigor of America’s pioneering spirit with athletic dance and boot-stomping energy. Chock…
Austin ISD Achieves Highest Ever Graduation Rate, Lowest Dropout Rate for Sixth Straight Year
Austin ISD is proud to announce that its graduation rates have again improved, reaching their highest ever at 86.3 percent. "The numbers speak for themselves as they continue to show all of the solid work we have going on in Austin ISD," Austin ISD Superintendent Paul Cruz said.
Maplewood Student to Celebrate el Día del Niño as Consul General
Tomorrow, Austin ISD student Uriel Lopez Gutierrez will fill the role of Consul General for the Day. This is made possible by a collaboration between the Consulate General of Mexico in Austin and Austin ISD to celebrate Children's Day, El Día del Niño. As Consul General for the Day, Lopez Gutierrez will explore different state and city agencies to learn about government agencies and the role…
Los Oradora Principals/Keynotes
(English is below) Dra. Carla España, Ph.D. Es Profesora Asistente de Educación Bilingüe y Estudios Puertorriqueños/Latinx y Latinoamericanos en Brooklyn College, City University of New York. Es la co-autora de En Comunidad: Lessons for Centering the Voices and Experiences of Bilingual Latinx Students, The Translanguaging Collections: Affirming Bilingual and Multilingual Learners Handbook,…
District Embraces Opportunities, Challenges in #AISDFuture
Austin ISD's mission—to prepare students for college, career and life by reinventing the urban school experience—is one the district takes seriously.This mission requires thoughtful discussions about aging facilities and the best way to anticipate the needs of students, families, teachers and the community in the coming decades.The emerging Facility Master Plan is the blueprint by which the…
Shady Salon Got Your Hair in a Tangle?
Crockett High School's cosmetology classroom is reopening for business this Thursday as Salon Crockett. The public can receive various salon services from cosmetology students every Friday morning in the new and refreshed space. What: A $350,000 salon upgrade was part of AISD's 2012 bond.
AISD Schools, Buses Operate as Scheduled Today; Expect Traffic Delays
AUSTIN, Texas--Austin ISD's schools and buses will operate as scheduled today. Due to the rain, 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 traffic delays. The district also reminds Austin drivers to stop for school buses whose lights are flashing.