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Board President's Update, May 23
On May 23, Vincent Torres, president of the Austin ISD Board of Trustees, provided the following update on choosing a search firm to help the district find a new, permanent superintendent.
AISD Celebrates ‘Wake Up to School Breakfast’ March 7–11
Busy weekday mornings can make it challenging for families to find time for a healthy breakfast. That’s why Austin ISD Nutrition and Food Services encourages more families to take advantage of the choices available for school breakfast.This year’s National School Breakfast Week theme, “Wake Up to School Breakfast,” is a reminder that school breakfast provides a healthy start for students…
Community Bond Oversight Committee Meeting
Meeting Type: Regular
Speakers
Pam Austin
2016 ¡Adelante! Conference
¡Adelante! is an educator‐led conference focused on bilingual and dual-language education in Central Texas.This conference is a forum for educators to share their experiences with other educators, to share insights and innovations in teaching and learning that occur daily on campuses throughout the region and to begin conversations among educators about working with bilingual students, families…
2016 ¡Adelante! Conference
¡Adelante! is an educator‐led conference focused on bilingual and dual-language education in Central Texas.This conference is a forum for educators to share their experiences with other educators, to share insights and innovations in teaching and learning that occur daily on campuses throughout the region and to begin conversations among educators about working with bilingual students, families…
Akins Senior Sets School Record with 2,091 Career Points
Senior point guard Denae Lofton is atop the Akins High School record books for points scored in a basketball career.With 2,091 points, Lofton surpassed all Akins High School basketball players—girls or boys—in the school’s history.“It’s pretty surreal,” Lofton said after reaching the 2,000-point milestone. "I never knew that I would be the first one in school history. It shows that hard work pays…
Rosedale School Celebrates Seven Graduates
Fewer than 10 words into her welcome to families and supporters, Elizabeth Dickey had to pause to keep from crying.Seven students received their diplomas today from the Rosedale School, where Dickey serves as principal."These young adults have taught us, most of all, how to be better, happier people," she said.This is the second year for Rosedale’s Transition to Life in the Community program,…
Staff Flu Shot Information
Spread the word, not the flu! Our employees’ well-being is a top priority. Starting in September, the Benefits & Wellness Team will promote and encourage staff to receive a flu shot this year. Employees currently enrolled in any AISD Health Insurance Plan can visit a local HEB or CVS pharmacy to receive a free flu shot. In addition, we will offer onsite, drive-thru clinics to…
AISD Attendance Rates On the Rise
Last year, the Austin Independent School District (AISD) launched an attendance campaign called “Every Day Counts,” to encourage students to be in class all day, every day. Our students can’t learn if they are not in class, and repeated absences can add up to years of lost instruction.