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Austin ISD Commits to Increasing Participation by Historically Underutilized Business
Austin ISD trustees voted Monday night to approve a new program that establishes targets for the number of contracts awarded to women- and minority-owned businesses, known as a Historically Underutilized Business program. The HUB program is intended to provide equal opportunities for all vendors to garner Austin ISD contracts.
Media Advisory: Marathon Kids Complete Final Lap Saturday
AUSTIN, Texas—Tomorrow, Austin ISD students will join thousands of young walkers and runners to complete their final lap in the Marathon Kids 26.2-mile challenge.What: AISD elementary school students earn their Marathon Kids medals at the 18th Austin Finisher Medal Celebration.When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22.Where: Burger Stadium, 3200 Jones Rd.
Making the Grade: New Report Card System Allows Families of Secondary Students to Get Grades Faster
Austin ISD’s technology department has found a way to get parents of secondary students their report cards faster. The district will be going digital on all secondary report cards this month for the third six-weeks report cards.Of the approximately 23,000 secondary students overall, 9,292 students are already opting for digital report cards.
Safety First at AISD School Zones
AUSTIN, TX—The 2013-14 school year is around the corner for the Austin Independent School District, which means there will be an increase in pedestrian and vehicular traffic in school zones.
Sexting, Teens and the Law - a Special Workshop for Families
“Sexting” is the electronic sharing of sexually explicit pictures, videos or text messages primarily between two cell phones. On September 1, 2011, Texas law regarding sexting changed.Sexting, Teens and the Law is a free workshop for parents covering recent changes in the law regarding sexting, what to look for and how to avoid it. Join us on Wednesday, November 9 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at…
AISD to Serve Free Curbside Meals on Monday, Feb. 22 and Thursday, Feb. 25 / El AISD servirá comidas gratis desde la banqueta el lunes 22 de feb. y el jueves 25 de feb.
Update Feb. 21: Eight schools were added to Monday's curbside meal service. New locations are highlighted in bold below. (El español está disponible abajo) AISD will provide free meals for children and their caregivers at 25 schools from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 22.
District Encourages Vaccinations in Wake of Governor’s Order
Austin ISD leaders encouraged students ages 12 and older and their families to get vaccinated because masks will become optional after June 4, per the governor’s executive order issued Tuesday, May 18.
Support Schools, Libraries, Parks and More through Utility Bill Donations
Austin community members can support Austin ISD and other local school districts by adding a few dollars to their utility bills. The added money goes to school districts, parks and libraries or to individuals experiencing extraordinary emergencies such as loss of job or medical emergencies.
Two Austin ISD Teachers Honored as EcoRise Teacher Ambassadors
Two Austin ISD educators have been selected for EcoRise’s 2017–18 Teacher Ambassador Program. EcoRise is a school-based curriculum focused on sustainability.The 2017–18 EcoRise Teacher Ambassadors from Austin ISD are:
Six AISD Schools Receive Green Ribbon Awards
The Austin Independent School District (AISD) is pleased to announce that six AISD schools have received the 2010-2011 Green Ribbon Schools Award. The campuses receiving this award are: Cunningham Elementary, Doss Elementary, O. Henry Middle School, Garza Independence High School and Travis High School.Each school will receive a banner and a Green Ribbon School (GRS) badge to add…