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District 4: League of Women Voters Community Conversation
Where: McCallum High School Library, 5600 Sunshine
Pre-K and Kinder registrations spike for the 2022-23 school year (En español)
In another sign that the pandemic is waning, registrations for Austin ISD pre-K and kindergarten have already doubled what they were last spring. Why it matters: The district saw the largest decrease in enrollment among pre-K and kindergarten through the pandemic, and this accounted for a large portion of the district failing to meet enrollment expectations.
Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Program Now Open For Applications
Austin ISD is encouraging eligible families to apply for one-time state-funded benefits to buy food. The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) is for children enrolled in school who may have temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price meals during the 2020-21 school year. Who qualifies: Those meeting one of the following criteria are encouraged to apply for P-EBT:…
Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy Wins Attendance Challenge for Central Texas
Austin ISD, in partnership with the E3 Alliance and the Get Schooled Foundation, are proud to announce Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy has won the middle school fall attendance challenge for Central Texas. The school placed seventh in the nation.The YMLA will celebrate with a schoolwide dance with the Bertha Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23. The…
Kealing Magnet Showcase
Join us for our annual showcase where you'll have an opportunity to visit with students, staff, and families of the Kealing Magnet program. See the awesome projects our students are working on and visit with teachers who have created innovative electives. Ask questions and learn how to apply! This is a come-and-go event that begins at 5:30 p.m. We can't wait to see you! For more…
Bowie and Akins Students To Meet with Mazda Professionals About STEM Career Options
AUSTIN, Texas—Next week, Bowie and Akins high school students will get the chance to talk to Mazda professionals about real-world applications of STEM used throughout Mazda’s Motorsports activities and the automobile industry.Who: Mazda Motorsports Specialist Kyle Kimball and Mazda Motorsports factory race car driver and engineer Joel Miller
MEDIA ADVISORY National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu to Visit Blackshear Fine Arts Academy Tuesday
Editor’s Note: Chairman Chu is available for short one-on-one interviews. Media should contact Liz Auclair at auclaire@arts.gov or 202-682-5744 if they would like to attend or request an interview with Chairman Chu.
Sustainability in Action at Govalle Elementary School
Earlier in April, AISD Urban Forester Matt Mears worked with students to plant seedlings in Govalle Elementary School's new open field. The seedlings came from a beloved tree that was removed from the site due to poor health and safety concerns. “Family tree” takes on a whole new meaning at Govalle as future students play and learn under the shade of this new generation of legacy trees.
League of Women Voters District 3 Community Meeting
Where: YMCA, 1000 W. RundbergWhat: The League of Women Voters of the Austin Area will host a community conversation that will focus on issues that are particular concern in District 3. Participation requires pre-registration. You may register by emailing Nancy Oelklaus at nancyoelklaus@gmail.com.Coffee, breakfast tacos, and interpretation services will be provided.Trustee for District 3: Ann…
Lanier and Crockett High Schools Race to Read 1 Million Pages
Since Jan. 19, Lanier and Crockett high school students, teachers and staff have been participating in a marathon—a race to read 1 million pages.