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MEDIA ADVISORY: Board of Trustees, Superintendent Announce $1.05 Billion Bond Election
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees, Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz and community members will visit Menchaca Elementary School to officially announce the $1.05 billion bond election. The bond election, if approved, would bring 21st century learning spaces to the district with no tax rate increase. The bond would also modernize or build 16 schools, including Menchaca. Additionally, all AISD schools…
The IB Experience
On Thursday, January 16 Anderson High School will host The IB Experience, an informational forum on the school's International Baccalaureate program. The event will feature an overview of the program, followed by a panel discussion with current and former students and faculty. The IB program is a rigorous curriculum based on international standards of achievement, which focuses on…
Dig it: City Honors Bowie Science Teacher for Protecting School's Cave
The Austin City Council honored Bowie science teacher Jill Harding on May 18 for her work in making the "Bowie Cave" an educational resource for Bowie High School students.As the school was being built in 1989, a cave was discovered underneath the science wing. In 1995, Harding led an effort to make it safe for the public to access and explore the cave.
Carmyn Neely: Success as a Single-Sex School
Moving from elementary school to middle school, or from middle school to high school, was once a simple process. A counselor, principal, or teacher informed the student which school she would attend when summer ended. And the parents got their daughter (or son) to the right school on a specified day at the end of August. No choices.No decisions.
Bilingual STEM Fair - AISD Hispanic Futures
The AISD Hispanic Futures Program and local nonprofit Con Mi Madre invite the Austin community to the free Bilingual STEM Fair.This is an interactive fair that will expose students of all ages and their families to careers in the STEM field. The event is sponsored by Google. To register visit http://goo.gl/forms/dm12XVRhgcFor more information, please visit www.conmimadre.org.
HEB Flu Shot Clinic Locations, Dates and Times
HEB will provide Austin ISD employees, their spouses and children enrolled in the district’s health insurance plan with free health shots September and October at AISD campuses.Unless otherwise noted the clinic times will be:2:45-3:45 p.m. for elementary schools3:15-4:15 p.m. for middle schools3:30-5 p.m. for high schools
Austin ISD Pride Week - Local Pride - Spirit Day
Austin ISD Pride Week Events Every year, to celebrate LGBTQIA+ students, staff and families Austin ISD hosts its own Pride Week, a time to highlight the district's commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. This year's weeklong celebration is April 19–24, which aligns with GLSEN’s student-led National Day of Silence on Friday, April 23.
AISD State of the District: Superintendent Highlights Strong Student Performance and Financial Stability
Austin, TX—Austin Independent School District Superintendent Meria Carstarphen focused on increased student academic performance and projected financial stability during the third annual State of the District address. More than 200 people attended the address at the new McCallum Arts Center, which was broadcast live on AISD Channel 22 and the district's website.
Community Bond Oversight Committee Meeting
The Board of Trustees appoints individuals to the CBOC to ensure that bond projects remain faithful to the scope of work approved by Austin voters.All bond projects will be overseen by the CBOC.For more information about the CBOC, visit austinisd.org/advisory-bodies/cboc.
Austin ISD Pride Week
In October, Austin ISD hosts its own Pride Week, a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ students, staff and families and showcase the district's commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. Campuses may plan activities that engage, educate and inspire. If you have any questions regarding planning activities or for assistance in selecting resources that best fit your school community…