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Pedestrian and Bike Safety Tips
En EspañolThe safety of all our students at AISD is our top priority. Here are a few ways to stay safe as pedestrians.When riding your bike to or from school:
Superintendent Delivers 2015 State of the District Address
At his annual State of the District address, Superintendent Paul Cruz highlighted the district's recent successes, and also acknowledged that there is still work to be done.Cruz gave his address during Austin Ed Fund's "Inspire the Future" luncheon at the AISD Performing Arts Center.The district's successes include launching Travis Early College High School, the third ECHS in the district;…
Austin High Students Earn Accolades for Multimedia Presentations
Students from Austin High School have received numerous awards for their work in the areas of photography, graphic design, and multimedia/video production. The students are winners in the Austin Convention and Visitor's Bureau Graphic Design, Photography and Multimedia Contest. The students were recently honored at the Austin Convention and Visitor's Bureau Luncheon, where they each received $500…
Lanier Teacher Named a Siemens Star
Lanier High School science teacher Hamid Samia has been chosen as one of 20 Siemens Teachers As Researchers – STARs—for 2011. Selected from more than 200 applicants, these educators will work with the nation's top scientists on short-term projects focused on the most current and innovative science research happening today. Samia will spend two weeks at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the U.S.…
Anderson High School Excels in Number of Students Who Earn International Baccalaureate Diplomas
Following the graduation of 450 seniors, Anderson High School announced that its students who achieved International Baccalaureate diplomas outpaced the global average pass rate by 17 percent.All students in the IB diploma program must complete coursework and take exams in six different areas of study, complete an original research project alongside a qualified mentor and complete three hours per…
New Sustainability Manager Adds Another Shade of Green
Darien Clary was hired as Austin ISD’s new sustainability manager.Sustainability is a part of AISD's mission to prepare students for college, career and life by providing opportunities that encourage students to be environmentally aware and involved in their communities.As sustainability manager, Clary will refine and manage the roadmap for AISD to become an environmentally, socially and…
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.
Bedichek Junior Marine Corps Earn National Spirit Award
The students in Bedichek Middle School’s Junior Marine Corps are walking a little taller these days after earning the spirit award at the 2013 National Middle School Drill Team Championships in Forth Worth recently.Approximately 30 schools competed in the championship competition last month, hoping to earn top recognitions for their drill team and color guard presentations, but the spirit award…
Blackshear Elementary Named Blue Ribbon School by U.S. Dept. of Education
Blackshear Elementary Fine Arts Academy has been named a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. "This award acknowledges the hard work of school leadership, staff and students and their commitment to excellence," said Superintendent Paul Cruz, Ph.D.
Kealing Places First in the Nation at the Knowledge Master Open
AISD is proud to announce that Kealing Middle School placed first in the nation at the Knowledge Master Open Fall Middle School Competition. The academic meet challenged students with 200 rigorous questions, basing participants’ scores on both accuracy and speed of answers.