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Interim Superintendent Highlights Achievements and Challenges in State of the District Speech
AUSTIN, Texas—This morning, Interim Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz delivered Austin ISD’s State of the District to a packed crowd, where Cruz declared, “The state of the district is strong.”Centering on the theme, “We are AISD,” Cruz told guests that AISD exists to ensure Austin educates its students and that all students graduate from high school prepared for college, career and life.Other key…
Bowie Student Places Third in State UIL Journalism
Recent Bowie High School graduate, Carl Heiser earned a third place Bronze medal in News Writing at the May 21 State University Interscholastic League academic contest. Heiser was Austin's only state finisher in the 5A category.
Students to have access to counselors, SEL services on first day of school
On the first day of school, students will be welcomed back with friendly counselors at their school. Austin ISD’s goal is to have counselors visible so students know who to talk to as they transition back to on-campus learning.
U.S. News and World Report Ranks 7 AISD High Schools Among Best in Nation
Five schools—Anderson, Austin, Bowie, Liberal Arts Science Academy and McCallum high schools—reclaimed spots on the publication’s annual list of "Best High Schools." The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders and Akins High School were ranked for the first time.
Graham Elementary Nominated for Blue Ribbon Award
Graham Elementary has been selected for recognition as part of the 2012 Blue Ribbon Schools program. The prestigious award honors schools for academic excellence and for significant progress in closing achievement gaps and sets a standard of excellence for all schools striving for the highest level of achievement. Graham is of one of the 26 public schools nominated in Texas. The number of…
Check out the 2012-13 End-of-year Timeline
Review highlights from the End of the Year Timeline for the 2012-13 School Year. The interactive, timeline format allows you to relive the past school year through print, photos and videos. You may concentrate on a certain event, navigate the timeline, or follow it chronologically. If you would like more information about events on the timeline, simply click on a video or text link and you…
LASA Student One of 91 in World to Earn Perfect Score on AP Test
Austin ISD congratulates Liberal Arts and Science Academy senior Sesha McMinn for earning a perfect score on her AP Spanish Language and Culture exam. When the College Board released details of the 2014 tests recently, LASA officials learned that McMinn was one of only 91 students in the world to earn every point possible on the AP Spanish Language and Culture exam.
Employee Compensation Notice
Dear Team AISD,As the winter break approaches, we are coming together to provide you with an update on compensation. As part of AISD’s consultation process, the district and Education Austin worked together to reach an agreement about compensation earlier this year.
Austin ISD Names New Police Chief (en español)
Austin ISD Interim Superintendent Anthony Mays announced at Thursday’s board work session that he had selected current Austin ISD PD Lt. Wayne Sneed to lead the AISD Police Department.
Thursday: Tweet Chat on Innovation with Superintendent
Team AISD:Please join Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz and the AISD team for a back-to-school Tweet Chat about innovation from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20. A Tweet Chat is a live Twitter event, which invites users to engage in a focused conversation organized around a single hashtag.ModeratorAdam Holman, assistant principal at Murchison Middle School, will be the moderator.How do you…