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AISD Invites Community Input at Public Hearing on Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations
Austin, Texas—The Austin Independent School District invites the community to learn about the potential 2013-14 Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations and to share input on the possible proposals.What: Parents and community members sharing feedback on the district's Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations. When: 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 30Where: AISD, Carruth Administration…
Students Across AISD Bring Summer Theatre Series to Life
Mamma Mia! Here we go again. The AISD Summer Theatre Series is back at the AISD Performing Arts Center. The series runs July 15-18 with productions “Still Life with Iris,” “Charlotte's Web,” and July 23-25 with “Mamma Mia!” The productions feature students in grades 5-12 from throughout the district as actors, dancers, and tech crew. AISD teachers direct the plays.
LBJ Theatre Makes History (En Español)
By Christina Burbank (El español está disponible abajo) Congratulations LBJ Theatre students for making history! LBJ Jaguar Theatre students competed at the UIL One Act Play Area Contest held at Bastrop ISD April 11, marking the first time LBJ has advanced to this level. Why it matters: LBJ was the only 5A school in Austin ISD to advance to Area this year and it’s the first time…
Anderson HS Students Travel to China
Twenty two students from Anderson High School travelled to China in June for an exchange trip, led by Principal Donna Houser and foreign language teachers Ms. Long, Ms. Stringfellow and Ms. Bowen.
Oak Hill Elementary Website Wins Gold Award
Oak Hill Elementary School was recently awarded the gold-level award from Texas Parent Teacher Association for its outstanding website, which serves as a one-stop site for parents, students and faculty. The site, launched in 2008 and managed by Geeta Suggs, a PTA parent volunteer, provides extensive information for current and prospective families.
Board adopts $954 million annual budget (En español)
The Board of Trustees adopted the 2024–25 budget, totaling $954 million in operating expenses, at its June 20 Regular Voting Meeting. The details: Austin taxpayers generated $1.69 billion in revenue for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1. However, after $821 million is sent to the state’s recapture program, the district will operate with a $78 million deficit for the 2024-25…
Coats for Kids 2018
Austin ISD has partnered with The Junior League of Austin to provide free shuttle transportation for Coats for Kids 2018. This year's event is 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road. Buses begin picking up families at 7 a.m. and return every hour, beginning at 9 a.m. The last bus will leave the Palmer Events Center at 3:30 p.m.
AISD’s Department of Communications and Community Engagement Earns Six National School Public Relations Association Awards
Austin, TX— The National School Public Relations Association awarded Austin ISD and its Department of Communications and Community Engagement six awards at a national conference in San Diego this month.
AISD Open for Learning Newsletter: First day, phase-in period and more / Boletín informativo Abierto para el aprendizaje del AISD: El primer día, periodo de transición por fases y más
Top Story: Successful First Day Thank you to all of our students, families, teachers, support staff and community members who worked so hard to help Austin ISD prepare for the first day of remote learning. This is a year unlike any other, but your adaptability and innovation ensured that learning could continue for our students.
Austin NAACP Honors Carstarphen with DeWitty/Overton Freedom Award
AUSTIN, Texas—This weekend, the Austin chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People awarded the 2013 DeWitty/Overton Freedom Award to Austin ISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen.The award is based on the collective works of the honorees in the areas of civil rights and social justice. Carstarphen received the award at the 48th Annual DeWitty/Overton Freedom Fund…