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CTE Spotlight- Max Campbell Odom is turning up the heat in the Austin High School Culinary Arts program
Austin High School senior Max "Camp" Campbell Odom accidentally stumbled upon his passion for cooking while browsing elective choices his sophomore year. As an only child, he had spent some time in the kitchen helping his mom and thought he could give culinary arts class a try. “I’ve always somewhat taken a liking to cooking," said Odom. "There’s some mental health conditions that I have and…
Board Resolution Asks TEA to Release Funds Meant For Districts
Edited 8:02 p.m. April 22 The AISD Board of Trustees passed the resolution April 22 at its Regular Voting Meeting. This story now reflects that update. By Anne Drabicky The Austin ISD Board of Trustees passed a resolution April 22 requesting that state officials release federal funds designed to support students and districts during the pandemic.
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - Crockett Early College High School
We have a free COVID-19 (Pfizer) vaccine opportunity available for our AISD Community, all family members included, 12 years of age and older. This opportunity is being hosted by Code 4. Walk-ins are welcome, appointments are preferred.
Mendez 1882 Partnership
Austin ISD is considering Third Future as the future partner for Mendez Middle School. To learn more about them, visit their website. Background Since 2014-15, Mendez Middle School has not met standards on the state’s accountability rating. That led to Austin ISD entering an 1882 partnership with T-STEM Texas to turn the school around and meet standard.
District Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting
If you wish to observe a District Advisory Committee (DAC) meeting and/or speak during the allotted Public Comments period, please contact Stephanie McGraw at stephanie.mcgraw@austinisd.org to request a Zoom meeting link -- requests may be made from the time the agenda is posted up to noon of the meeting date. (Please carefully read the related note at the top of the meeting agenda, and the…
District Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting
If you wish to observe a District Advisory Committee (DAC) meeting and/or speak during the allotted Public Comments period, please contact Stephanie McGraw at stephanie.mcgraw@austinisd.org to request a Zoom meeting link -- requests may be made from the time the agenda is posted up to noon of the meeting date. (Please carefully read the related note at the top of the meeting agenda, and the…
Kindergarten Orientation Day 2019
All Austin ISD elementary schools welcome families to their campuses for Kindergarten Orientation Day! All children who will be 5 years old or older on or before Sept. 1 are eligible to enroll in kindergarten. At each school's orientation, families will receive information about the district's full-day kindergarten program, including:
Austin ISD Celebrates Grand Opening of Eastside Early College High School
Yesterday, Austin ISD, Eastside Early College High School celebrated the grand opening of the new modernized campus, built as part of the 2017 Bond Program. Families, teachers, staff and community members joined AISD and Eastside ECHS leadership in an evening focused on academic excellence and filled with spirit.
Kindergarten Orientation 2017
Austin ISD invites families and their children to join us April 4, 2017 throughout the district for Kindergarten Orientation. Join us to learn more about the district's full-day kindergarten program, including curriculum, daily schedules, attendance requirements, the school year calendar, how to help a child prepare for school and much more! Children who will be 5 years old on or…
Austin ISD Schools, Offices Closed Thursday and Friday
Austin ISD schools and offices will close Thursday and Friday, Feb. 3-4, due to expected winter weather and road conditions. Today, all after-school activities are also canceled, including after-school care. Austin ISD COVID-19 testing hubs and vaccination sites will also be closed during this time. If the board approves a resolution, the district will not need to make up these two days.