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Second Episode of The Eagle Talk Show to Feature Austin Police Chief
This month, Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo will be the featured guest on The Eagle Talk Show, a bilingual program from Walnut Creek Elementary focused on academics, developed to inform and educate parents on parental involvement in the community and educational tools. The program strengthens parent engagement and fosters more community partners with Austin Independent School District to enable…
Media Advisory: Metz Elementary School Walks Toward Path of Tolerance, Peace and Diversity
This week, Metz Elementary School students, parents, faculty and staff are joining together in a Walk Against Hate.What: Participants will walk around the school and convene at the front of Metz for a short presentation. Walkers will wear a Metz shirt or white T-shirt to show support of diversity, peace, tolerance, love and acceptance.When: 8:15 a.m. Friday, March 13
Paredes Middle School is Operational and Classes will Resume on Sept. 28
This weekend, a pipe burst on the third floor of Paredes Middle School’s academic building, flooding classrooms, the basement and administrative spaces.The school is operational again, and classes will resume tomorrow, Sept. 28.Some students will attend classes in other classrooms on campus, but all students should arrive for class for their normal B day schedule tomorrow. All after-school…
Next Taping of Eagle Talk Show April 25
Walnut Creek Elementary's Eagle Talk Show will tape its fourth episode Thursday, April 25 from its new location at the AISD Channel 22 studios. Parent Support Specialist Mycah Arellano will host the program which will focus on autism and The Fitness Kitchen.
Google's Digital Literacy Tour Comes to O.Henry
Google and iKeep Safe’s National Digital Literacy Tour is making its way to Austin with a scheduled stop at O. Henry Middle School on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. AISD parents are invited to attend and learn more about ways to keep children safe online.The event, featuring a presentation by Google, iKeep Safe and guest speaker, Mark Strama from the Texas House of Representatives, will…
Austin ISD Achieves Highest Ever Graduation Rate, Lowest Dropout Rate for Sixth Straight Year
Austin ISD is proud to announce that its graduation rates have again improved, reaching their highest ever at 86.3 percent. "The numbers speak for themselves as they continue to show all of the solid work we have going on in Austin ISD," Austin ISD Superintendent Paul Cruz said.
McCallum Fine Arts Showcases Oklahoma!, Feb. 28-March 3
Inspired by the toughness of the prairie, McCallum High School's MacTheatre sets its production of Oklahoma! in the robust world of territory life filled with a dynamic cast as rich and complex as the great tapestry of America itself. With Rodgers and Hammerstein’s timeless music, Oklahoma! celebrates the vigor of America’s pioneering spirit with athletic dance and boot-stomping energy. Chock…
Maplewood Student to Celebrate el Día del Niño as Consul General
Tomorrow, Austin ISD student Uriel Lopez Gutierrez will fill the role of Consul General for the Day. This is made possible by a collaboration between the Consulate General of Mexico in Austin and Austin ISD to celebrate Children's Day, El Día del Niño. As Consul General for the Day, Lopez Gutierrez will explore different state and city agencies to learn about government agencies and the role…
Shady Salon Got Your Hair in a Tangle?
Crockett High School's cosmetology classroom is reopening for business this Thursday as Salon Crockett. The public can receive various salon services from cosmetology students every Friday morning in the new and refreshed space. What: A $350,000 salon upgrade was part of AISD's 2012 bond.
AISD Schools, Buses Operate as Scheduled Today; Expect Traffic Delays
AUSTIN, Texas--Austin ISD's schools and buses will operate as scheduled today. Due to the rain, there may be delays in bus pick-up and school arrival times.AISD asks parents to please add extra time to their commutes this morning and to expect traffic delays. The district also reminds Austin drivers to stop for school buses whose lights are flashing.