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Families receive free meals, books at Summer Kick-Off Event
As part of her Thursday routine, Austin ISD parent Diana Celis arrived at Padron Elementary — in one hand she held her daughter’s hand, in the other a reusable bag. The bag was to make sure she could haul home her free seven-day meal packs and the books her daughter picked out to take home.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: State Rep. Naishtat Commemorates Bryker Woods’ 75th Anniversary with House Resolution
State Rep. Elliott Naishtat will present a House Resolution commemorating Bryker Woods Elementary School’s 75th anniversary. Who: Rep. Elliott NaishtatWhat: The gallery will be open for visitors during House Resolution 2789.When: 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 27
Crockett Designated a High School that Works
Crockett High School has been named a National High Schools That Work "Outstanding School for 2011." This competitive and highly prestigious award is a great accomplishment and a direct outcome from the campus leadership and hard-working staff. The award is based on the following criteria: Nomination by HSTW State Coordinator for noteworthy accomplishment and at least one of the following areas:
Austin ISD Graduation Rates Reach All-Time High
Graduation rates for the Austin Independent School District have reached an all-time high of 84.1 percent for the Class of 2013, which is a 1.6 percentage point increase from the previous year and nearly a 10 percentage point gain during the past five years, according to the Texas Education Agency's most recent report on graduation and completion rates. Graduation rates increased for every…
Austin ISD to Host Early College High School Open House Day
Austin ISD Early College High Schools will welcome families of prospective high school students to Early College High School Open House Day. Akins, Crockett, Eastside Memorial, LBJ, Navarro, Northeast and Travis early college high schools will open their doors 9 a.m.- noon Jan. 25 offering campus tours, student performances and demonstrations, and an opportunity to meet staff.
AISD Convenes Important Community Briefing and Input Session on the Future of Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus
Austin, TX—Austin Independent School District Trustee Jayme Mathias and Superintendent Meria Carstarphen invite school community stakeholders to an important meeting for a briefing on the status of Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus and to solicit input on viable solutions for the 2013-2014 school year.When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9
Advanced Academic Services to Host "Growing Up Gifted in a Global Society" Event for AISD Families
The Department of Advanced Academic Services will host “Growing Up Gifted in a Global Society,” a parent education and Gifted and Talented elementary student enrichment event, on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Akins High School. The event will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and is meant to educate parents and students involved in AISD's Gifted and Talented Program.
AISD Board of Trustees Approves New Principal Appointments
On Monday, Austin ISD's Board of Trustees approved new principal appointments for Baranoff, Blanton and Brentwood elementary schools and Small Middle School.Small Middle SchoolThe Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Kenton (Matthew) Nelson to lead Small Middle School.
Campus Evaluation of Performance in Community and Student Engagement (CaSE)
Overview: House Bill 5 (HB 5) of the 83rd Texas Legislature Regular Session added Section 39.0545 to the Texas Education Code (TEC). TEC § 39.0545 required that each school district assign ratings of Exemplary, Recognized, Acceptable, Unacceptable or Not Applicable for the district and for each campus on both overall performance and each of nine factors related to community and…