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Austin ISD Athletics update health protocols under Stage 5
On Tuesday, Austin ISD Athletics updated its COVID-19 practices, including capacity limits for indoor games/activities, daily health screenings and masking for anyone not participating in vigorous activities. These practices also apply to everyone at athletic events at Austin ISD, including to those visiting from outside the district. The updated recommendations are in response to the…
Setting the Pace: Bowie Student Newspaper Nominated for National Award
(Story written by Ellie Coulston, Bowie High School journalism student). For the first time in nearly 20 years, The James Bowie Dispatch has been nominated for the National Scholastic Press Association Pacemaker award. The NSPA recognized The Dispatch as an All-American paper with four marks of distinction for its 2017–18 publications.
Austin ISD Selected to Participate in George W. Bush Institute’s School Leadership District Cohort
The Austin Independent School District has been selected to participate in the George W. Bush Institute’s School Leadership District Cohort, a professional learning community consisting of four selected school districts across the U.S. The cohort will work hand-in-hand with the Bush Institute’s Education Reform team to implement their Principal Talent Management Framework. The framework was…
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - Kealing Middle School
We have a free COVID-19 vaccine opportunity available for our AISD Community, all family members included, 5 years of age and older. Booster shots are available at this clinic. If you got Pfizer, you're 12 or older and it’s been five months since your second shot, it’s time for a booster. If you got Moderna, you’re 18 or older and it’s been six months since your second shot, it’s time for a…
African American Parent Involvement Conference
Where:Delco Center4601 Pecan Brook Dr. What:• Learn about how parent involvement enhances student education• Fun and informative
District Advisory Council (DAC) Meeting
Who: The District Advisory Council is a committee of parents, students, business and community representatives, teachers, principals, and other district staff. The DAC provides valuable input to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees, who ultimately have decision-making responsibility for the district.What: The formation of the DAC is required by state law (Texas Education Code, §11.251).…
McCallum Knights Celebrate Graduation
The McCallum 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 a speech from Principal Brandi Hosack. "I find solace in knowing that we're sending out a group of people into this…
Reilly Elementary Nominated for Blue Ribbon Award
Students, families and staff gathered in the cafeteria at Reilly Elementary School on Wednesday to celebrate their nomination for a blue-ribbon award from the Texas Education Agency. The blue-ribbon award recognizes schools that perform at high levels and have made significant improvements in students’ academic achievement and success. “We have worked so hard to just make sure that all students…
Hour of Code 2018
In a collaborative effort to increase awareness of computer science in schools, AISD is joining the global movement to reach hundreds of millions of students and teachers to encourage them to just try “an hour of coding” during the week of Dec. 3–9 or before. Last year, more than 400 million students tried the Hour of Code.
AUSTIN ISD WILL SERVE FREE, HEALTHY MEALS FOR LOCAL CHILDREN THIS SUMMER (EN ESPAÑOL)
Bringing healthy summer meals to Austin children ensures kids have a healthy vacation and return to school ready to learn.