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Navarro ECHS barbecue fundraiser sharpens skills in quest for national championship
By Paul Stinson Navarro Early College High School’s barbecue team is heading to Nationals this month after wowing state judges and seeing the meats from their fundraising cook fly off the virtual shelves long before the grill gets going. “Everything is 100 percent pre-sold,” said agriculture department head Tracey Cortez, who leads the barbecue program, now in its fifth-year of competition. “It…
Pre-K and Kinder registrations spike for the 2022-23 school year
In another sign that the pandemic is waning, registrations for Austin ISD pre-K and kindergarten have already doubled what they were last spring. Why it matters: The district saw the largest decrease in enrollment among pre-K and kindergarten through the pandemic, and this accounted for a large portion of the district failing to meet enrollment expectations.
AISD Students Win Honors at ExxonMobil Texas Science and Engineering Fair
Five AISD students were recognized as brilliant scientists at this year's ExxonMobil Texas Science and Engineering Fair. The state competition, hosted by The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) College of Sciences, drew more than 1,000 young Texans.Hosted by The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) College of Sciences, the state-level competition offered students who placed at regional…
MEDIA ADVISORY: McCallum Designated Grammy Signature School
The Grammy Foundation announced March 10 that Austin ISD’s McCallum High School was awarded the top designation of National Grammy Signature School, the only school in the nation to receive this designation. In addition to receiving the honors, the school will receive a $5,000 grant.What: McCallum High School will celebrate their designationWhen: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7
Austin ISD Teacher Helps Student From Choking
A teacher's job description has a wide range of duties; however, it's not every day that you have to save the life of one of your students. Barbara Jordan Elementary School 5th grade teacher Jose Rodriguez had to act quickly to save the life of one of his students who began choking on a water bottle top in class. Rodriguez delivered a whole-group science lesson and faced the whiteboard…
AISD Open for Learning Newsletter: Travis County cases, daily dashboard updates and more! / Boletín informativo del AISD Abierto para el aprendizaje: casos en el condado de Travis, actualizaciones diarias de la página principal ¡y más!
Thank you Austin ISD for your diligence following the health and safety measures necessary to keep our communities safe. / Gracias, Austin ISD, por tu diligencia en seguir las medidas de salud y seguridad necesarias para mantener seguras a nuestras comunidades.
Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders Named 19th Most Challenging High School in U.S.
The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders has been named the 19th most challenging high school in the U.S. according to a nationwide high school ranking system created by Washington Post education columnist Jay Mathews.The list includes more than 2,300 public and private schools across the country with 169 schools in Texas. Only 11 percent of U.S. high schools achieve the standards to be on…
AISD Expands Health Care Services, Implements Virtual Visits
Austin ISD has expanded health care services across the district and implemented an innovative virtual visit service at three high schools in partnership with Seton Healthcare.Using secure audio and visual technology, certified health assistants at campuses can now connect via web camera and computer to a registered nurse remotely. This allows for the health assistant and the nurse to collaborate…
African American Heritage Celebration Program
This program started in 1983 under the leadership of former AISD Associate Superintendent William Charles Akins. This is the 40th Annual African American Heritage Celebration, it is an annual event. It is an opportunity for AISD to celebrate the academic achievements of our students, the dedication and leadership of staff members and the commitment of our community partners. We honor over two…
Anderson HS Basketball Team Wins Big On and Off the Court
Anderson High School’s basketball team finished the season just one game short of qualifying for the 5A state finals but the team and its fans still have a lot to celebrate.Every varsity player on the team made the All-District Academic Team and could likely make the All-State Academic Team, the highest statewide academic achievement for student-athletes.Every varsity player on the team also had…