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AISD Accepting Applications for its UpClose Program
Austin, TX—Austin ISD invites community members to learn more about the district and how to support public education by participating in the UpClose program. The district is accepting applications through Aug. 9.
AISD-TV Presents "The Freedom Quest of Oney Judge"
AISD-TV is proud to partner with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation to present stories from history to classrooms and communities throughout Austin and the world.Today’s story is "The Freedom Quest of Oney Judge." How did a young woman escape slavery and evade the most powerful man in the nation? Learn about the dangers Oney Judge faced when she left her life as the enslaved servant of…
Community Kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month at Travis ECHS
It was a full house at Travis ECHS this morning as the campus welcomed students, staff, families and the community to the Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff Celebration. To start the celebrations, Travis ECHS students shared their hopes for the future and how their time at Travis and the skills they've learned will help them achieve those dreams. "At Travis, we are a family," said one, while…
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Six AISD High Schools Among Best in Nation
Six Austin ISD high schools are among the best in the nation, according to the 2016 U.S. News & World Report rankings.“Austin ISD has some of the best schools in the country. I am excited to see Austin schools continue to rank well in Texas and the nation,” Superintendent Paul Cruz said. “I’m proud of our staff and students for all the hard work they do in the classroom every day.”
2017 Bond Open House–Travis ECHS
Austin ISD is hosting a series of informational open houses to learn more about the 2017 Bond and how it could affect each campus. Meetings are 5:30–7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and are designed in a come-and-go format, with presentations at 5:45 p.m. and at 6:45 p.m. A districtwide open house will be 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, with presentations at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p…
Safety Tips
Students Riding a School Bus Should Always Arrive at the bus stop five minutes early. Stand at least 5 giant steps (10 feet) away from the edge of the road. Wait until the bus stops, the door opens, and the driver says it’s okay before stepping onto the bus. Be careful that clothing with drawstrings and book bags with straps or dangling objects do not get caught in the handrail or door when…
Newsweek and The Daily Beast Rank Five AISD High Schools Among America’s Best
AUSTIN, TX—Five Austin Independent School District high schools are among the best in the nation, according to a Newsweek and The Daily Beast ranking released today. The district’s Liberal Arts Science Academy and Anderson, Austin, Bowie and McCallum high schools each earned a spot on the list of “America’s Best High Schools.”
Student safety and advocacy (En español)
Dear Austin ISD Families, We are aware that students from some of our high schools are planning a peaceful walkout this afternoon. We want to assure you that we have protocols around these kinds of events and are prepared to keep all students safe. The stated purpose of the walkout is to call for peace. It is important to note that this event is not sponsored or endorsed by the…
AISD-TV Presents "The Balance of Power"
AISD-TV is proud to partner with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation to present stories from history to classrooms and communities throughout Austin and the world.Today’s story is “The Balance of Power.” Presidents, members of Congress and Supreme Court justices from the past two centuries compete in a baseball game unlike any you have ever seen. Discover how the rules laid out in the U.S…
Austin ISD's 2019 Volunteers of the Year
Whether they are tutoring students, helping out in the cafeteria, decorating a bulletin board or serving as field trip chaperones, volunteers make an important difference in Austin ISD schools. April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and campuses have selected volunteers in four categories who’ve made significant contributions to their campuses and their children.