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Austin, McCallum Marching Bands Advance to State UIL Contest
The Austin High School and McCallum Fine Arts Academy marching bands have advanced to the 2017 UIL State 5A Marching Band Contest after successfully placing among the top five bands in Central Texas.The two high school marching bands will compete against other 5A schools from across the state Nov. 8 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.Austin will perform at 4 p.m. and McCallum will perform at 5:15 p.…
Let's Roll: Austin ISD Launches Second Food Truck
Hundreds of Travis Early College High School students were among the first to try out AISD's new food truck menu, which rolled out last Friday. With the support of Life Time Foundation, Austin ISD launched its second food truck March 24 at Travis Early College High School. The mobile Nacho Average Food Truck will travel to a different high school each day, allowing all high schoolers a…
Trustees Recognize Schools Earning TEA's Distinction Designation
Austin ISD's Board of Trustees congratulated the 55 AISD schools that earned a total of 89 distinction designations under the Texas Education Agency's state accountability system.
Show Your Teacher Appreciation May 2–6
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2–6 this year. AISD’s recognition will continue throughout the month—and includes Salute on Tuesday, May 17, at the AISD Performing Arts Center.This is a wonderful opportunity for school communities to celebrate AISD’s more than 6,300 classroom teachers—and how they make a difference in the lives of Austin’s children.
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Six AISD High Schools Among Best in Nation
Six Austin ISD high schools are among the best in the nation, according to the 2016 U.S. News & World Report rankings.“Austin ISD has some of the best schools in the country. I am excited to see Austin schools continue to rank well in Texas and the nation,” Superintendent Paul Cruz said. “I’m proud of our staff and students for all the hard work they do in the classroom every day.”…
Austin ISD celebrates student, community achievement at African American Heritage event (En español)
The Austin ISD community gathered last week at the 41st annual African American Heritage Celebration to honor top students, staff and community partners.
Board of Trustees to Announce Development Regarding the AISD Superintendent Search
The Austin ISD board of trustees met the weekend of Nov. 22 to interview the top superintendent candidates. After considerable discussions regarding the candidates, the Trustees have made decisions that will be shared at a news conference. Who: AISD President of the Board of Trustees, Vincent TorresWhere: Carruth Administration Center, Board Auditorium 1111 W. Sixth Street
Austin Business Journal Names AISD Superintendent 2013 Profiles in Power Winner
AUSTIN, Texas--Today, the Austin Business Journal named AISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen one of six 2013 Profiles in Power winners. Carstarphen was selected from among 25 finalists and 69 nominees for the award, which recognizes women who have distinguished themselves as a successful member of top management with a company or organization and have given back to their communities.
Amped Up: Eastside Memorial Band Rocks Out at SXSW
Imagine you’re an aspiring musician. One day you get a call, asking whether you are interested in opening for a slew of other artists performing at a community barbeque. Oh, and the barbeque takes place at one of the most famous music venues in the city. And the caller is actually a well-known, nationally syndicated TV personality. Also, you will perform before a crowd of thousands on the final…
Lanier ECHS Salutes Seniors
Lanier Early College High School and Lanier Graduation Prep Academy honored about 280 seniors at their graduation ceremony this afternoon at the Frank Erwin Center. The Class of 2018 recorded several noteworthy accomplishments: