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AISD Bond 2017 One-Year Anniversary Update
Austin ISD Friends: One year ago, voters approved AISD's largest bond: a $1 billion investment to embark on the first phase of a long-term plan to modernize schools and address overcrowding and critical deficiencies. Since then, our AISD bond team and school communities have launched an aggressive schedule to begin designing and constructing the innovative learning spaces worthy of our…
Blackshear Elementary School Hosts Take Your Parents to School Week Dec. 16-20
AUSTIN, Texas--Blackshear Elementary School is putting its own spin on "Take your Son or Daughter to Work Day" by hosting "Take Your Parents to School" Dec. 16 through Dec. 20.Throughout the week, parents can schedule time in their son or daughter's classroom to observe and experience the teaching and learning processes that have made Blackshear an exemplary school.
Travis Rebels Celebrate Graduation
The Travis Early College 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 Christina Steele Hantgin.
Board Vice President Yasmin Wagner Elected to State Association Board
Austin ISD Board of Trustees Vice President Yasmin Wagner has been elected to a one-year term on the Texas Association of School Boards Board of Directors, representing TASB Region 13, Position A. The election was held during the Association’s 2021 Delegate Assembly on Sept. 25 in Dallas. A native Texan and a resident of Austin for 27 years, Wagner is a child of immigrants and is the first Arab…
Austin ISD Receives Award For Its Visual Arts
Austin ISD was awarded the District of Distinction Award for the Visual Arts for the third year in a row Aug. 31. The District of Distinction award is given annually by the Texas Art Education Association to recognize school districts that are providing high-quality arts programs to students and promoting them to the community.
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - Navarro Early College High School
We have a free COVID-19 vaccine opportunity available for our AISD Community, all family members included, 12 years of age and older. This opportunity is being hosted by VAX Together Austin and Walgreens. Appointment preferred, walk-ins welcome.
AISD Statement on Pickle Elementary School Incident
AUSTIN, TX—The Austin Independent School District released the following statement regarding Thursday’s incident where a pre-kindergarten student from Pickle Elementary School left the campus playground unattended: AISD is conducting a thorough investigation to identify how to prevent these incidents from happening again. Any time something occurs that indicates our system is not fail-safe, we…
National Parent Involvement Day & ACPTA General Meeting
To honor the powerful contributions that parents and families make to support the success of all students, the Department of Communications & Community Engagement and ACPTA invite all AISD PTA’s to our National Parent Involvement Celebration and general meeting.
AISD Latino Academic Achievement Awards 2020
Join us in honoring our outstanding Latino students in seventh through twelfth grade and leading community members at the Annual Latino Academic Achievement Awards Saturday, May 16 starting at 10:30 a.m. at AISD Performing Arts Center, 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Admission is free. For more information visit austinisd.org/laaa or call 512-414-4734.
AISD: The Pride and Promise of Austin
In AISD: The Pride and Promise of Austin, our students tell the story of how they are supported, challenged and encouraged to succeed.Seventeen student filmmakers, each with a unique perspective, capture the richness and diversity of life in our high schools.The films highlight the dedication of the teachers, coaches, families and community members who inspire our students every day.Join us for…