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Media Advisory: News Media Access to Schools Limited During STAAR Examination Period June 24-25
Austin, Texas—Next week, Austin ISD students are scheduled to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness in math and reading for fifth and eighth grade.To reduce distractions and help students focus on their tests, the news media’s access to AISD campuses will be limited June 24 and 25.As has been the practice on test days in the past, the district will continue to limit…
District Hosts Online Student Registration Event at Lanier High School
Austin ISD invites students and their families to an online registration event April 14.Join Austin ISD staff 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at Lanier High School for this all-day Registration Extravaganza.Register students for the 2017–18 school year, get help navigating the Parent Cloud or learn how to set up a new account.Staff and computers will be available to assist families with registration and…
Eastside Memorial/International High Schools Commencement Ceremony
When:11 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2017Where: Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St., Austin 78701What: Commencement Ceremony for Eastside Memorial/International High Schools' Class of 2017For complete details on free shuttles, what to bring and more, please visit www.austinisd.org/graduation.
Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders Commencement Ceremony
When: 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2017Where: Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St., Austin 78701What: Commencement Ceremony for Ann Richard School for Young Women Leaders Class of 2017For complete details on free shuttles, what to bring and more, please visit www.austinisd.org/graduation.
ELLAC Meeting
The English Language Learner Advisory Committee advises the Board of Trustees about English Language Learners and meets the first Tuesday of each month.Meetings are held at Sánchez Elementary School, 73 San Marcos St.Light refreshments and child care are provided.For more information, please visit the ELLAC website.
Culture in Culinary: Superintendent Paul Cruz Tastes AISD's New International Menu Item
Austin ISD Superintendent Paul Cruz invites media to highlight some of AISD's newest international menu items. School lunch menus at AISD feature many global flavors to introduce students to new foods and provide learning opportunities about cultural foodways. Items added to the menu for this school year that will be featured at this event include vegetarian manicotti, braised lentil tostada,…
Austin ISD Police Sergeant selected to Inaugural Class of Austin’s African American Leadership Institute
Austin ISD Sergeant Wayne Sneed was recently selected to the inaugural class of Austin’s African American Leadership Institute. Sneed is one of 38 professionals and leaders accepted into this year’s institute.
AISD Board Regular Meeting Scheduled for Feb. 1
There is no scheduled board meeting for the Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees this evening, Monday, Jan. 25. The regularly scheduled meeting normally held on the fourth Monday of the month was rescheduled to accommodate calendar conflicts.The next board meeting is scheduled for Feb. 1.For information on the board and its meetings, please visit austinisd.org/board/meetings.
AISD's Whole Child/Every Child: a Multicultural Districtwide Focus - Partners with No Place for Hate
Mix it Up at Lunch day is an activity AISD schools can hold and submit toward earning a No Place for Hate® designation.Mix It Up SchoolsNational Mix It Up at Lunch Day will be held Oct. 18, 2011Teaching Tolerance's Mix It Up program helps K-12 teachers develop inclusive school communities. To add your school to this national movement visit:
Prekindergarten
The Future Begins Today—In Pre-K Starting early in school helps children get a head start and greatly improves their chances for success in life. From the littlest learners to college-bound graduates, Austin ISD offers a world of opportunities—including arts, athletics, health sciences and robotics—to help all students achieve their greatest potential.