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Mock Trial Teaches Teens About Dating Violence
Recently, more than 330 students from five AISD schools participated in mock trials that opened a dialogue on an important subject affecting youth: teen dating violence.Teen dating violence is physical, sexual, or psychological/emotional violence within a dating relationship, and can also include stalking. According to a 2011 survey by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 9.4 percent of…
4th Annual Austin ISD Police Trunk or Treat
Join us for our 4th annual Trunk or Treat at the Nelson Athletic Complex! The “Trunk or Treat” Halloween event is an opportunity for children and their families to come out and enjoy a safe trick or treating environment while getting to interact with police officers from the district.
AISD Receives $4.48 Million Grant For On-Campus Mental Health Centers
The Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor has awarded Austin Independent School District a grant of almost $4.5 million. These funds will provide mental health services to elementary children and their families who are victims of crime.AISD is the first school district in Texas to receive funding from this source.
Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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Crockett Students On Track to Race into STEM-related Careers
Crockett High School students will get the chance to talk to auto racing professionals about real-world applications of science, technology, engineering and math used in Mazda Motorsports and the automobile industry.Who: Joel Miller, Mazda Motorsports factory race car driver and mechanical engineer.
Pease Elementary Celebrates its Naming as a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark
Last week, AISD's Pease Elementary School celebrated its designation by the Texas Historical Commission as a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark by unveiling a historical marker in front of the school. AISD Trustees Amber Elenz, Gina Hinojosa and Ann Teich participated in the celebration with Superintendent Meria Carstarphen.
ADHD Parent Coaching Series
Parents, guardians and caretakers are invited to join us for our final session of Positive Parenting: An ADHD Parent Coaching series by guest speaker Ed Gooze, Ph.D.Location: Travis High School, 1211 E. Oltorf
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2025 High School Summer Learning Options Biliteracy Dual Language Camp ACE Austin Summer Program End of Course (EOC) Prep Newcomer Program–English 1 Enrichment Newcomer Program–English 3 Advancement
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
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Before the UIL: Austin ISD's First African-American Head Coach Looks Back
Nathan Hendricks remembers his time as a football coach at Johnston High School well. But while he is celebrated for breaking the coaching color barrier in Austin ISD, Hendricks said he really just wanted to do what he loved.