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Highland Park Elementary Named a Green Ribbon School
Highland Park Elementary School is one of only a handful of schools across the nation to earn the designation of a Green Ribbon School. The HP Scotties organized multiple events last year to earn the coveted designation. Some of the innovative, earth-friendly projects included:
Commissioner of Education Defers Implementation of STAAR EOC Grade Conversion
Commissioner of Education Robert Scott announced that he is deferring implementation of the requirement to convert a student's score on the STAAR end-of-course examinations to account for 15 percent the student's final grade in the corresponding course. Click here for his full statement.Austin Independent School District Superintendent Meria Carstarphen released the…
Prom Rack 2021
In partnership with Austin ISD, the Write To Me Foundation will be hosting the 18th annual Prom Rack event at Navarro Early College High School in the back parking lot at 1201 Fairfield Drive. Prom Rack provides free dresses to Austin-area high school students through a one-day personal shopping experience. Prom Rack 2021 Saturday, May 15 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Navarro Early College High…
Solicitation Process
Solicitation Process Bid openings are held in public at the location specified in the bid documents. Opened bids are reviewed by the Procurement Specialist and the originating department, and a recommendation for award is made based on the criteria established by the State and based on requirements specifically enumerated in the bid documents. Contract awards are made by the Board of Trustees at…
Registration open for out-of-school students to take October exit-level TAKS tests
Out-of-school students who still need to take exit-level retests of the October TAKS exam can register online, now through Sept. 17, at www.TexasAssessment.com/taksoos. The TAKS exit-level tests will be administered on the following dates:Oct. 22-English language artsOct. 23-mathematicsOct. 24-scienceOct. 25-social studiesVisit www.TexasAssessment.com/oosTestSites for a list of campus testing…
AISD Monitors Weather
As of 5:35 p.m., May 12 Austin ISD is closely monitoring the weather as more rain is expected by tonight and Tuesday morning.At this time, the district does not anticipate the weather will affect operations tonight or tomorrow. The district plans for all schools and offices to operate as scheduled Tuesday.Inclement Weather Process for AISD When would the district make decisions on late start…
From Ecosystems to Food Webs, Covington Students Dig Into Science
From ecosystems to food webs to adaptations of organisms, Covington students are 'digging in' to science.Last fall, Covington Middle School received a grant from the National Wildlife Federation to create a native plant and animal habitat. The funds allowed the campus to expand student’s learning and awareness in a completely different educational way.
73 AISD Schools Earn 220 Distinction Designations from the Texas Education Agency
Austin ISD's students performed well under the state's accountability system with 111 schools meeting the standard on all components, the highest designation given by the Texas Education Agency. In the preliminary release of data by the TEA, 73 AISD schools earned 220 distinction designations for outstanding performance in student achievement, student progress or postsecondary readiness.…
AISD Ranks Among Top in Texas for Food Access
AISD was recently recognized as one of the top top five large districts in Texas by Children at Risk for going above and beyond what is required to ensure students have access to meals before, during and after school.Children at Risk, a program focused on improving the quality of life for children, used data from the Texas Department of Agriculture to conduct the evaluation.
Reminder: 23 AISD Schools Frozen to Transfers Next School Year
In December, the Austin Independent School District announced 23 schools will be frozen to transfers during the 2015-16 school year, while another 20 schools will be monitored.Each year, AISD determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have, enrollments that exceed their capacities. Some schools also are frozen to maintain stability in tracking…