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McCallum Among 74 U.S. High Schools Recognized for Their Commitment to Global Learning
McCallum High School has been named a 2016 Top Global Learning School by AFS-USA and the National Society of High School Scholars.Seventy-four schools from across the country were honored with this award, which recognizes exceptional dedication to fostering global citizenship through intercultural learning inside and outside the classroom.
Austin ISD Wins Inaugural TAEA District of Distinction Award
Austin ISD has received the Texas Art Education Association District of Distinction Award - an honor given to the top 2 percent of school districts in the state. TAEA announced the 20 winners of the District of Distinction Award, which honored districts that provided a well-rounded education, which advocates and integrates visual arts curriculum to inspire creativity and reach all…
Amplify Austin Day 2022
Amplify Austin is the most impactful day of giving in Central Texas, raising over $81 million since 2013 for Austin area nonprofits. Last year’s campaign helped Austin Ed Fund – Austin ISD’s education foundation – raise nearly $50,000 to #AmplifyAISD students and teachers, and they will be participating again this year! Amplify Austin Day 2022 Wednesday, March 2 at 6 p.m. through Thursday, March…
AISD Librarian Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Elizabeth Polk, assistant director of library media services for Austin ISD, received the state’s top honor for library service April 20 during the Texas Library Association Annual Conference in San Antonio.Polk was awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award before thousands of cheering colleagues.She started her career at AISD in 1966, working as an elementary school librarian before…
Open for Learning Newsletter: Testing information, runoff elections and more! / Boletín informativo Abierto para el aprendizaje: Información sobre las pruebas, elecciones de segunda vuelta ¡y más!
Last week, in anticipation of post-Thanksgiving transmission and exposure rates being high, we transitioned to 100% remote learning.. / La semana pasada, pensando en que la transmisión y la exposición serían altas después de Acción de Gracias, hicimos la transición al aprendizaje 100% remoto
Superintendent Check-In: UIL Athletics Q&As
Will students participate in Athletics activities? If yes, what will that look like and what safety protocols will be in place? The health and safety of our student athletes are our top priority. As of right now, we plan to resume athletics on September 8. This decision will need to take into account the daily monitoring of local health conditions and recommendations.
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.
Graduate Highlight: Austin Tharp makes the grade at Northeast
Balancing classroom and on-court performance can sometimes be challenging, but Northeast Early College High School senior Austin Tharp encompasses what a student-athlete is all about. Austin is a two-year varsity basketball player, has run cross country, played catcher for the baseball team, and volunteered as an athletic trainer. While serving in the Northeast student council, he earned honors…
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.
Bowie High School Seniors Celebrate Earning Their Diplomas
More than 600 Bowie High School seniors celebrated their graduation this evening when they received their diplomas at a ceremony the Frank Erwin Center."The lessons we learned at Bowie are what set us up for the rest of our lives," said Valedictorian Stefani Barre.Significant accomplishments at Bowie this year included: