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Repurposing Pease Elementary School
Overview Pease Elementary School is situated on a 2.17 acre site located in downtown Austin just blocks away from the Texas State Capitol at 1106 Rio Grande Street. Pease plays an important role in the history of Austin ISD, the city of Austin and the state of Texas. Pease became a registered Texas Historic Landmark in 2013.
AISD Hosts Forums for Input on Superintendent
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD wants to hear from everyone in the community as the district begins the search for a new, permanent superintendent.The district will host a series of open public forums to gather input and hear ideas to develop a candidate profile that best meets the unique needs of Austin. Lunchtime forums will take place at Baker Center, 3908 Avenue B, all three days from noon to 1:30 p…
“High Hopes” for AISD: State of the District
The curtain rose on the 2011 State of the District address at McCallum Arts Center to reveal Superintendent Carstarphen standing in the rain, produced through the wizardry of McCallum theater team members.Holding an umbrella and wearing a rain coat and boots, she welcomed more than 200 guests to the tune, “Singing in the Rain” performed by the McCallum First Edition Choir.
AISD Students Continue to Outperform State, Nation in ACT Test Results
Students in Austin ISD once again earned higher overall scores on the ACT exam in 2015–16, compared with their counterparts across the state and nation.“These results show that we are moving forward on our goal of ensuring every student is college–and career–ready,” Superintendent Paul Cruz said. “I am so proud of staff for all the hard work they have put in day in and day out for the success of…
Give Us Your Two Cents: AISD Budget Community Conversation Meetings
Austin ISD invites the community to give feedback on the preliminary 2017 budget through community conversations. The district will hold one meeting during the day with Chief Financial Officer Nicole Conley, as well as three meetings in the evening held simultaneously at different locations.The community can join AISD at a central location to hear Conley give an overview of the budget, or…
Reminder: AISD to Grow Green Efforts at Sustainability Resource Fair Feb. 25
Austin ISD's Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee is hosting a Sustainability Resource Fair to help schools start or enhance green initiatives at their sc
Tax Rate Calculator
Austin ISD is one of several local taxing entities that may appear on your annual property tax statement. This informational page only represents the AISD portion of your property taxes. To learn more about the local property taxes in Travis County, please visit traviscad.org.
Austin ISD Message Regarding School Safety
Dear Austin ISD Families, Our thoughts are with those affected by last week’s incident in Florida. Please know that the safety and security of our students and staff remain our highest priority in AISD. Members of the AISD Police Department and Emergency Management team have met with principals from all of our campuses to reinforce safety and security procedures at district campuses and…
AISD Invites Community to Share Input on School Boundaries; Proposed Attendance Area Would Affect McBee, Walnut Creek and Wooldridge Elementary Schools
AUSTIN, TEXAS—Austin ISD’s Boundary Advisory Committee invites community members to learn about and share feedback on a proposed attendance area for the new North Central Elementary School No. 1 at 102 E. Rundberg Lane. BAC is charged with developing recommendations for the creation of, and adjustment to, boundaries for school attendance areas, and is seeking community input before moving forward…
AISD High Schools Ranked Among Best in Nation...Again
Seven Austin ISD high schools are among the best in the nation, according to the 2016 Washington Post America's Most Challenging High Schools rankings. "I am excited to see Austin ISD schools continue to be recognized in Texas and the nation year after year," Superintendent Paul Cruz said. "Our staff and students do outstanding work in the classroom every day.