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Austin Students Can Earn Course Credit by Exam
Austin ISD students in middle and high school can earn academic credit by taking an examination. Credit by Examination (CBE) for Acceleration will be administered June 14, 15, 16, at Austin High School. Students in grades 6-12 — seeking credit for a course in which they have had no prior instruction — may take an exam with the approval of their campus counselor. Students must score 90 or above to…
STAAR Information for your family / Informacion sobre la STAAR para su familia
Dear Austin ISD families, Thank you for your on-going support and participation in your child’s education. We continue to recognize how resilient students have been in the face of the many challenges we’ve all encountered this year. Students have seized on opportunities to enhance their use of technology, grow academically, and continue learning.
Lanier ECHS Teacher Named One of Six Finalists for 2018 Texas Teacher of the Year
Lanier Early College High School teacher Tara Bordeaux has been named one of six finalists for 2018 Teacher of the Year by the Texas Association of School Administrators.“Today we recognize six Texas educators who show true dedication to their students,” said Executive Director of TASA Johnny L. Veselka. “They represent the thousands of devoted educators across…
My Go Red Day at Austin ISD–By Mathews Elementary School Student Pauline Caldwell
Hi! This is Pauline Caldwell, a sixth-grader at Mathews Elementary. I am shadowing Ms. Blair at Austin ISD, and I get to learn about all of the cool things she does.Today also happens to be the Go Red day where everyone in Austin ISD participates in wearing the color red in effort to raise awareness that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States.I have some photos that are…
AISD Open for Learning Newsletter: First Week, Afterschool Care and More! / Boletín informativo Abierto para el aprendizaje del AISD: La primera semana, cuidados después de clases ¡y más!
Successful First Week We want to thank the families, children, teachers, administrators, support staff and everyone who made the first week of transitioning to on-campus learning a success. As we move forward, here are four reminders that will help the process continue according to plan: Please take your child’s temperature before heading out the door to the bus stop or to campus. If…
Austin League of Women Voters to Help Inform Voters on AISD Board of Trustees Candidates
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin League of Women Voters is sponsoring and moderating forums for the AISD Board of Trustees. The Austin Council of Parent Teacher Associations is co-hosting these events. The forums are non-partisan events, free and open to the public. Forums
2022 Bond: Community Conversations
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees have called for a $2.44 billion bond package for the Nov. 8, 2022 general election. If approved by voters, the 2022 Bond would fund improvements across the district so that every campus benefits. Join us at any of the following community meetings to learn more about the 2022 Bond and ask questions.
Garza Griffins Celebrate Graduation
The Garza Independence High School community, staff, families and friends joined together June 16 to celebrate the 2020 graduating class through a virtual ceremony. Superintendent Paul Cruz congratulated the graduates of this year's class via a video statement. His remarks were followed by Graduating Senior Roni Rodriguez, who spoke about, and introduced, Dr. Gonzalo Garza.
School Changes 2019 Community Workshop
Help Austin ISD reinvent our public schools. Join us for a conversation regarding potential school consolidations, repurposing and program planning. Facilitated activities to reimagine the AISD of the future will follow the panel. Panel: Equity and Community Benefit focusing on how the district can continue to meet community needs and how the reinvention process presents an…
School Changes 2019 Community Workshop
Help Austin ISD reinvent our public schools. Join us for a conversation regarding potential school consolidations, repurposing and program planning. Facilitated activities to reimagine the AISD of the future will follow the panel. Panel: Equity and Community Benefit focusing on how the district can continue to meet community needs and how the reinvention process presents an…