AISD Names Teacher of the Year at Awards Ceremony

AUSTIN, Texas--Tonight the Austin Independent School District announced its Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year winners, among others, during Salute 2014, an annual event hosted by AISD and Austin Partners In Education to honor outstanding educators. 

Baldwin Elementary School

Baldwin Elementary opened in 2010 and serves approximately 650 students in the Meridian neighborhood in Southwest Austin. The school is named after Ross F. Baldwin, a respected community leader and dedicated student mentor.   Baldwin maintains high standards for student achievement while…

Brentwood Elementary School

Campbell Elementary School

Located in East Austin, Campbell focuses on teaching and learning includes partnerships with local teaching artists, use of creative learning strategies, arts-based instruction, and social and emotional learning. Campbell is a media and performing arts institute where scholars learn filmmaking,…

Austin High School

Located in the heart of the city, Austin High School is the oldest continuously operating public high school in Texas. Austin High?s long tradition of excellence ensures all students gain the skills and experience to be successful after high school. By embracing small learning communities through…

Paredes Middle School

Paredes Middle School is named for Américo Paredes, a 20th Century Mexican-American scholar. The mission of Paredes is to prepare students to be successful and productive community members, lifelong learners, and creative problem solvers who value teamwork, cultural diversity, and mutual respect.…

Sunset Valley Elementary School

Sunset Valley Elementary School provides a high-quality comprehensive educational experience to challenge and inspire all students to make a positive contribution to society. Our learning community guides students to respect and appreciate themselves and others, show their creative talents and…

Langford Elementary School

At Langford Elementary we foster an enthusiastic and creative community of learners prepared to excel in their intellectual, emotional, and physical development. Langford's mission is to empower all students with a growth mindset to become lifelong learners and use their academic success to be…

Farewell 2013: AISD's Mid-year Highlights

As 2013 comes to a close, AISD looks back on the first half of the school year.

Talking about Tragedy: Tips for Parents to Discuss School Shooting in Connecticut with Children (English and Spanish)

The AISD community is deeply saddened and troubled to learn about the shooting at a Connecticut elementary school, Friday, Dec. 14. This tragedy is heartbreaking and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of Newtown, Connecticut.