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MEDIA ADVISORY Govalle Elementary School Groundbreaking
Only 10 months after Austin voters passed the Austin ISD bond, Govalle Elementary School students will break ground on a modernized school.What: AISD is holding a groundbreaking from the 2017 Bond Program. The event will include remarks from the AISD leadership team, Govalle Principal Paula Reyes, student representatives and community members.When: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25Where: 3601 Govalle Ave…
Recapture
Recapture Passed by the 86th Texas Legislature in 2019, House Bill (HB) 3 made substantial changes to the Austin ISD's Chapter 49 (previously Chapter 41) recapture payment. House Bill 3 amended the Education Code to transfer certain sections from Chapter 41 to Chapter 49, and revised formulas used to determine excess local revenue under the FSP by adding Subchapter F, Chapter 48, Education Code…
Repurposing Anita Ferrales Coy Facility
Overview The Anita Ferrales Coy Facility, formerly known as the John T. Allan Facility, is situated on an almost 18-acre site in East Austin. Learn more about the history of the site.
McCallum Bowling Team Rolls Into State Finals
For the first time in program history, the McCallum High School bowling team will travel to the state tournament hoping to strike gold.After winning eight of 10 matches in the regional tournament earlier this month, the Knights will battle bowling's best March 25–26 in Fort Worth.“I watched a group of young men grow together during this (regional) tournament,” Coach Randy Cannon said in an…
“There are NO cuts coming to our arts programs,” says Superintendent
By Scott Thomas There are no cuts coming to arts programs in Austin ISD, Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde said in response to recent questions. In fact, she said, they are looking to expand programs in certain areas. “Rest assured there are NO cuts coming to our arts programs,” said Elizalde “It is unfortunate that misinformation is communicated [...] I personally excelled because of arts…
Austin ISD Teacher Named Finalist for 2022 Texas Teacher of the Year
On the first day of school, Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde surprised Sanford Jeames, health sciences teacher at Eastside Early College High School in his classroom with a gift bag, colorful orchids and an excited “congratulations!”
T.A. Brown Site Dedication
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More than 300 Knights Cross the Stage at McCallum Graduation
Families and friends filled the seats at the Frank Erwin Center this morning to celebrate more than 300 McCallum Knights.The class of 2015 earned more than $8 million in scholarships and grants.The school also earned 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,…
Class of 2023: award-winning student journalists
Austin ISD kicks off a month of celebrating the graduating Class of 2023 with a profile of three award-winning student journalists who will take their hard work and dedication into different rewarding career paths. Breaking news: Three Bowie High School seniors, all award-winning student journalists, get ready to take their talents to the next level! Let's meet these outstanding…
Parents, Administrators Discuss Historical Inequities
By Jack Orloff On Thursday, parents from Eastside ECHS and Garza Independence High School pressed school administrators around equity and other topics as part of the ongoing Conversations with the District series. The events were part of a series of conversations designed to build relationships and foster dialogue between district leadership, AISD staff and community members about essential…