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Media Advisory: News Media Access to Schools Limited During STAAR Examination Periods
Austin, Texas—Students in the Austin Independent School District are scheduled to take exams, including the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, during May.To reduce distractions and help students focus on their tests, the news media's access to AISD campuses will be limited during the weeks of:May 5 for STAAR andMay 12 for STAAR.In addition, the district will administer…
NACER, New Community Partnership, Celebrates First Semester
Coming out of a successful first semester, Austin ISD’s NACER community partnership is celebrating its achievements throughout the fall and is planning to expand its reach in the spring. Northeast Austin Communities for Educational Readiness is a family of schools that work together to focus on developing a streamlined system of academic and social support throughout its community.
Daffodil Project Blooms at Covington Middle School
When every student at Covington Middle School planted daffodil bulbs last week, they were doing more than just enjoying the time outside. The students—more than 650 in total—became the first in Austin ISD to be part of The Daffodil Project. The goal of the project is to plant 1.5 million daffodils to represent children killed during the Holocaust.
Mentoring Program
Novice Teacher Mentor Program The AISD Mentoring Program supports Austin ISD teachers in their first and second year in the teaching profession. The program is designed to positively impact beginning teacher effectiveness through ongoing training and support. AISD mentors serve as emotional support and orient new teachers to their campus and district. By conducting meetings, observing, and…
AISD to Operate on Two-Hour Delay Wednesday, Jan. 17
To ensure the safety of all students, families and staff, all Austin ISD classes, activities and operations--including all bus routes--are delayed two hours tomorrow, Jan. 17. The district will continue to monitor the lingering weather effects and receive updates from the National Weather Service. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the district's website or follow us on…
Lanier High School/Lanier GPA Commencement Ceremony
When: 4 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2017Where: Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St., Austin 78701What: Commencement Ceremony for Lanier High School's/Lanier GPA's Class of 2017For complete details on free shuttles, what to bring and more, please visit www.austinisd.org/graduation.
LBJ/LASA High School Commencement Ceremony
When: 10 a.m. Friday, June 2, 2017Where: Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St., Austin 78701What: Commencement Ceremony for LBJ/LASA High Schools' Class of 2017For complete details on free shuttles, what to bring and more, please visit www.austinisd.org/graduation.
Travis High School/Travis GPA Commencement Ceremony
When: 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2017Where: Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St., Austin 78701What: Commencement Ceremony for Travis High School's/Travis GPA's Class of 2017For complete details on free shuttles, what to bring and more, please visit www.austinisd.org/graduation.
Bo Eason Performs "Runt of the Litter" at Austin High School
The Austin High School Theater Department will host former Houston Oilers safety Bo Eason as he performs his one-man play Runt of the Litter. Runt of the Litter is a semi-autobiographical one-man performance, written and starred in by Eason, about two brothers striving for success in the world of professional football. The performance has been heralded as having broad appeal for sports…
AISD Cancels Out-of-district Events Dec. 6-7; In-district, Outdoor Activities also Cancelled Due to Weather
AUSTIN, Texas—All out-of-district indoor and outdoor activities and events have been canceled for today, Dec. 6, and tomorrow, Dec. 7, due to inclement weather.Additionally, outdoor activities and events happening in-district also have been canceled for today and tomorrow.