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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:
AISD Launches Parent Cloud
Austin, Texas—The Austin Independent School District has launched the AISD Parent Cloud, a new online tool that offers parents access to their students’ educational information—from tracking grades, attendance and test scores to planning for graduation.The Parent Cloud brings the district’s resources together, allowing parents to navigate district-wide information and services with the touch of a…
Kiker Teacher One of Six Central Texas Teachers Named Finalists for 2018 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Kiker Elementary School teacher Jewellyn Forrest has been named a finalist for the 2018 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.H-E-B’s Excellence in Education is the largest monetary awards program for educators in Texas, and among the largest in the nation. The educators learned they were finalists this week, when H-E-B representatives visited their classrooms and schools with balloons,…
AISD Open for Learning Newsletter: Sept. 25
Top Story: Bus Riding Protocols Austin ISD is committed to providing safe, reliable transportation to our students. We are implementing protocols that all families who qualify for bus transportation should know if they plan on using this service. The full plan for our bus-riding families can be found on the Open for Learning Plan Version 4. Below are highlights of this communication.
Nora Montes De Flores: The Reason Why I Love What I Do
I know the feeling of coming to a new country, with a different language and culture, to enroll our children in school. This is the reason why I love what I do. I can identify with the families coming to AISD for various reasons to encounter a new country, new language and culture.
AISD Board of Trustees Approves New Principal Appointments
On Monday, Austin ISD's Board of Trustees approved new principal appointments for Clayton and Galindo elementary schools. Clayton Elementary School Amy Gonzales was appointed to lead Clayton Elementary School. Gonzales most recently served as the school's interim principal.&nbs
Austin ISD Health Professions Program Could Bring More Students Opportunities in Health Careers
Austin ISD, in partnership with Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin and Austin Community College, today announced a proposal to launch a Health Professions Program. The program would prepare students for a career in health professions, and would accept applications from students districtwide. The program is dependent on the bond passing in November.
Bedichek Junior Marines Earn Three National Titles
Austin, TX—After competing in their first National Middle School Drill Championship in Dallas, 25 students in Bedichek Middle School's Junior Marines Leadership Program won three national titles in Unarmed Color Guard, Armed Drill and Overall Color Guard. In preparation for the competition, students practiced two hours daily, Monday through Thursday, and four hours Saturday. In order to…
AISD Holds 2015 Graduation Ceremonies June 2–6
For complete details on parking, free shuttles and more, please visit the Graduation 2015 website. Austin ISD will hold high school graduation ceremonies June 2–6 for the Class of 2015.All but two of the 15 graduation ceremonies will be held at the Frank Erwin Center. The Rosedale School will hold its ceremony at its campus. Premier at Lanier and Travis high schools will hold their…
AISD Offers Free Lunch to Children During Summer Months
AUSTIN, Texas--During the summer months, the Austin Independent School District will serve free breakfast and lunch to local children through the