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AISD Statement on Incident at Lanier High School
AUSTIN, TX—The Austin Independent School District released the following statement from Superintendent Meria Carstarphen regarding an incident today at Lanier High School:“Based on the information available to us at this time, I regret to inform you that a student shot himself at Lanier High School a short while ago. The student has succumbed to the wound. And, the students at the campus who were…
AISD to Provide Free Meals During Thanksgiving Holiday
Austin ISD will partner with the Central Texas Food Bank to provide access to healthy food while campuses are closed for the Thanksgiving break. AISD curbside meal sites will serve free seven-day meal packs prior to the break on Thursday, Nov. 19. Families may pick up an additional seven-days worth of meals at the Food Bank’s mass distribution event: Date: Monday, Nov. 23 Time: 9 a…
MEDIA ADVISORY Puppetry Group to Offer Helping Hand to Crockett High School Students
The Crockett High School Musical Theatre Department is being trained in puppeteering with a workshop from Austin Public Library’s Literature LIVE!What: The Austin Public Library’s puppeteers are assisting the teens with manipulation and movement, as well as expressing emotion through the medium of puppetry. The students will put their skills to use in the school’s upcoming production of “Avenue Q…
Webb Middle Schools Hosts College Readiness Conference
Webb Early College Prep Middle School hosts ENCORE Family & Student Conference: Engaging our Community in College Readiness.We are proud to announce that Texas first lady Cecilia Abbott will meet with College for Every Student Scholars at Webb and then will provide the opening remarks for the conference.Austin City Councilman Greg Casar will provide the keynote address.We will have breakout…
UIL Eligibility Calendar
UIL Eligibility 2025-26 Austin ISD Athletics is focused on fostering a sense of perspective and self-awareness in our student-athletes, as well as a love of competition. Student-athletes compete under the rules and regulations of the University Interscholastic League, including those regarding eligibility. To be remain eligible to compete in athletics, students must maintain passing grades in…
Board Considers Planning Partner Ahead of Possible November 2022 Bond
Austin ISD will take the first step toward updating plans for buildings and other infrastructure as trustees on Thursday discuss hiring a planning partner to update the district’s Long-range Facilities Plan.
Austin Pride Parade
Saturday, August 12 The parade begins at 8 p.m. Free shuttles depart at 6:30 p.m. Staff, students and their families are invited to represent Austin ISD in the annual Austin Pride Parade. We are #AISDproud to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ students, staff and families and to highlight our commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all!
Graduate Highlight: Evan Craig is breaking barriers at Austin High
Evan Craig is creating important dialogues about racial justice at Austin High School. Craig has been the president of the Black Student Alliance at Austin High School for three consecutive years and is currently treasurer of the Student Council. He was also named the 2022 African American Senior Scholar, with the highest GPA of all Black students at Austin High School.
Akins ECHS Students Participate in Pet Vaccination Clinic, Work Toward Veterinary Assistant State Certification
On Tuesday, Akins Early College High School veterinary medical application students will take advantage of rich hands-on experiences through a community pet vaccination clinic. The Akins veterinary clinic is an on-site teaching facility focused on student learning through hands-on experience. All grooming and clinic services will be supervised by the instructor and industry professional.…
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