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American-Indian Heritage Month
November is American-Indian Heritage Month and AISD is proud to recognize the rich tradition, heritage and culture of our American-Indian students and their families. Part of our tapestry of cultures, American-Indian Heritage has long provided balance, vision, spirituality and honor to that fabric. We treasure these gifts in our schools, homes and community.
AISD Announces Elementary, Middle and High School Teachers of the Year During Surprise Visits
Today, Superintendent Meria Carstarphen surprised three teachers in their classrooms and announced their selection as Austin ISD’s 2013 Teachers of the Year for elementary, middle and high school.Being selected as a Teacher of the Year is one of the highest honors bestowed on AISD teachers. Each year, one of the finalists is named Austin Teacher of the Year and selected to serve as the district’s…
AISD Announces Elementary, Middle and High School Teachers of the Year During Surprise Visits
Austin, Texas—Today, Superintendent Meria Carstarphen surprised three teachers in their classrooms and announced their selection as Austin ISD’s 2013 Teachers of the Year for elementary, middle and high school.
Austin ISD Principal Sews Masks For Community In Need
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck Austin, Garza Independence High School Principal Linda Webb decided to act. “I was watching the news one night, and they were talking about the need for masks. I knew that AISD workers were going out and feeding our kids, and I was worried,” Webb said. “I picked up the phone and called my quilting group, and I told them what was happening. We all immediately got…
AISD Employee Elizabeth Polk Retires After 55 Years
Even the cake was purple as a long-time librarian, leader, mentor and friend Elizabeth Polk wrapped a feathered purple scarf around her neck to match the decorations at the ALC gym. Colleagues, friends, and family gathered to celebrate her retirement after serving the district for 55 years. Cheers echoed in the gym as the 82-year-old woman walked to the stage to express her excitement.…
Austin ISD will remain closed Thursday, Feb. 2 (en español)
Because of continued inclement weather and power outages throughout Austin and the surrounding areas, all Austin ISD schools and offices will remain closed tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 2. District officials considered a late start, but we wanted to ensure students and families could be safe getting to school, and while at school. In addition, we need to assess the condition of campuses and…
AISD Educator Creates Hip Hop Song to Cheer Students in STAAR Test
Before taking the state’s accountability test next week, students at Fulmore Middle School and around the Austin school district will get an added boost of encouragement through the form of a catchy hip hop beat created by an AISD educator.Frankie Mendoza, director of Fulmore’s Afterschool Center on Education (ACE), wanted a way to encourage and inspire his students before taking the State of…
Food, Water, Shelter and Other List of Resources/Comida, agua, refugios y otras listas de recursos
The Austin ISD Parent Engagement Support Office has compiled a list of essential resources to assist families and the community during this time. Please visit their "Special Bulletin" newsletter and save the link for the latest updates. Or, stay in touch with PESO via their Twitter and Facebook pages. We will continue to get through this together, because #WeAreAISD.
Canceled: Austin ISD Budget Talks
February 3: The virtual Budget Talks are being postponed due to expected inclement weather. 3 de febrero: Se pospone las conversaciones virtuales sobre el presupeuesto debido a las inclemencias del tiempo. The budgeting process is getting started! Join us to learn about priorities and plans for staffing and programs in the 2022-23 budget and how you can get involved in the budgeting…
Canceled: Austin ISD Budget Talks
February 3: The virtual Budget Talks are being postponed due to expected inclement weather. 3 de febrero: Se pospone las conversaciones virtuales sobre el presupeuesto debido a las inclemencias del tiempo. The budgeting process is getting started! Join us to learn about priorities and plans for staffing and programs in the 2022-23 budget and how you can get involved in the budgeting…