Site Search
MEDIA ADVISORY: Austin Chamber Helps AISD Seniors Maximize Funds for College
The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce is holding several financial aid events throughout February and March to ensure that seniors applying for college get the funds available to them.
Travis Rebels Listen, Learn From Law Enforcement
Travis Early College High School football coach Joe Frank Martinez said he was motivated by the July 7 attack on Dallas police officers to bring together his athletes and police officers."Something just got my attention," Martinez said. "I wanted our students to know that law enforcement officers are not against us. Yes, there may be a bad one or two, but the majority of them are…
Dyslexia Services
Risk Factors and Characteristics of Dyslexia Dyslexia is a brain-based learning disability that makes learning to read, write, and/or spell difficult despite adequate instruction and intelligence.
AISD Seeks Community Input at Public Hearings for Potential Bond Package in 2013
Austin, Texas—Members of the public will have an opportunity to address Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees and provide feedback at two public hearings regarding a potential Bond Program in 2013. The meetings will be followed by a televised special board meeting.Tuesday, Jan. 22What: Parents and community members share feedback on a potential Bond Program in 2013.When: 6:30 p.m.…
AISD Adopts Summer Efficiency Schedule for Six Weeks to Save Energy
Austin, Texas—The Austin Independent School District will adopt a summer efficiency schedule for six weeks to reduce energy costs from June 23 through Aug. 8. The district’s average savings from the summer efficiency program is about $486,000.All schools and offices will adopt a four-day week during this time. Business hours will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The district will…
Murchison Musicians to Perform at National Festival in March
The Murchison Middle School Wind Ensemble has been accepted as one of five bands in the U.S. to perform at the Middle School National Music Festival in Indianapolis in March. The festival is part of the 2016 Music For All National Festival, presented by Yamaha.This is the first time the Murchison band program has been chosen to perform at the national level. The Wind Ensemble is the…
Austin Voices Announces $2.5 Million Grant to Support AISD Schools
The U.S. Department of Education is awarding Austin Voices for Education and Youth nearly $2.5 million to create community schools in AISD schools.A new family resource center, to help stabilize and support at-risk families, will open at Lanier High School. The center will include family support services and a full range of adult education classes. The grant will also fund services and classes at…
Eastside Memorial High School’s Health Science Program Offers Biannual Blood Drives
Last fall, Eastside Memorial High School health science students served about 38 donors at the school's blood drive for students and community members.The blood drive was a collaborative effort with the Central Texas blood center, We Are Blood.Prior to the blood drive, a group of 11th- and 12th-graders participated in an educational tour of the We Are Blood facility on Lamar Boulevard. The…
AISD Commits to Increase Historically Underutilized Business Participation
Austin ISD trustees voted Monday night to approve a new program that establishes targets for the number of contracts awarded to women- and minority-owned businesses, known as a Historically Underutilized Business program. The HUB program is intended to provide equal opportunities for all vendors to garner Austin ISD contracts. "While our primary focus is educating AISD students,…
Now Playing: Today is AISD Day at the Austin Film Festival
The Austin Film Festival invites all AISD faculty and team members to AISD Day, Tuesday, Oct. 28. For one day only, bring your AISD employee badge to an AFF venue (excluding the Paramount Theatre) and stand in the priority film pass line for free access to films. Tuesday screenings include: 6:30 p.m.The Texas PromiseThe Rollins Studio Theatre inside The Long Center