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Media Advisory: News Media Access to Schools Limited During STAAR Examination Period June 24-25
Austin, Texas—Next week, Austin ISD students are scheduled to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness in math and reading for fifth and eighth grade.To reduce distractions and help students focus on their tests, the news media’s access to AISD campuses will be limited June 24 and 25.As has been the practice on test days in the past, the district will continue to limit…
Community Invited to Special Presentation on Closing the Racial Academic Achievement Gap
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District invites the community to attend a special presentation tomorrow evening by Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu, a celebrated author and speaker who will present on ways to close the racial academic achievement gap and to develop students to become self-disciplined.The event will include remarks by Dr. Kunjufu and AISD students and leaders, as well as a question…
The IB Experience
On Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, Anderson High School will host "The IB Experience", an information session 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. The IB program is a rigorous curriculum based on international standards of achievement which focuses on preparing students for…
Rosedale Commencement Ceremony
When: 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2016Where: The Rosedale School, 3908 Avenue B, Austin 78751What: Commencement Ceremony for Rosedale School's Class of 2016For complete details on free shuttles, what to bring and more, please visit www.austinisd.org/graduation.
Open for Learning Newsletter: Being safe and prepared this holiday / Boletín informativo Abierto para el aprendizaje: Seguros y preparados en estos días festivos
We know that our AISD community wants to have a joyous holiday season while also staying safe. / Sabemos que nuestra comunidad del AISD quiere tener una temporada de fiestas alegre y al mismo tiempo permanecer segura.
Austin ISD Expands Wi-Fi Bus Service Times/El Austin ISD expande el horario de servicio de los autobuses con wifi
Austin ISD Expands Wi-Fi Bus Service Times Austin ISD will continue to use Wi-Fi-enabled buses to provide free internet access to students. Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8 until October 5, Austin ISD has expanded the times its Wi-Fi buses are available from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Buford the Book Bus at Sunset Valley Elementary
AISD Library Media Services's "Buford the Book Bus" will be visit Sunset Valley Elementary School from 9:30–11:30 a.m on June 26.The Book Bus Team will celebrate the hard work of students in the English Language Learners summer school program offered by the AISD Multilingual Education Team.Students are encouraged to continue to read after summer school to stop the "Summer Slide."Sunset Valley…
AISD Celebrates 19th Annual Afterschool Showcase
Last week, students from across the district participated in the 19th Annual Austin ISD Afterschool Showcase at Kealing Middle School.Students spent the evening performing on stage, sharing what they’ve learned throughout the year with each other through interactive exhibits, which included topics like STEM, the arts and health and fitness.
Meal Programs
AISD provides breakfast and lunch daily at all schools, as well as after-school and summer meals at many eligible campuses. AISD provides free breakfast and lunch for all students at many schools through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. Students at schools not eligible for the CEP program dine at school using their meal status–free, reduced-price, or paid.
Austin ISD Resumes Free, Weekly Meal Distribution
Austin ISD will resume its free, weekly meal distribution for children and their caregivers at 47 district sites on Thursday, Feb. 25. Schools serving free curbside seven-day meal packs from 7-9 a.m. each Thursday: Blackshear Elementary Crockett Early College High School Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy Oak Hill Elementary Padron Elementary Widen Elementary Schools serving…