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Keeping Austin Bilingüe at Paredes
Middle School Dual Language Expansion 9–10 a.m. Jan. 26 at Paredes Middle School Library, 10100 S. Mary Moore Searight Drive. Learn about the expansion of dual-language programs into middle school, the benefits of raising bilingual children and much more! For more information, call Patti Estep at 512-689-7116.Visit www.duallanguage.org for more information.
AISD Opens First Modernized Campus from 2017 Bond
A packed gymnasium erupted in cheers as Principal Veronica Sharp, Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz, Ph.D., and more cut the red ribbon to celebrate the Modernized T.A. Brown Elementary School. Elementary students who sat in rows occupying most of the gym roared in excitement to begin class in their new learning environment.
Austin ISD Hosts Dia De Los Muertos Community Event
Children’s faces disguised as skeletons played happily on the lawn at the Pan American Neighborhood park adjacent to Zavala elementary school for a recent Dia De Los Muertos Community event. The event was put on by Austin ISD's 2017 Bond Program team in partnership with the Mexican American Cultural Center, Travis County Constable Pct. 4, H-E-B, and the Austin City Council. The meetup was…
Anderson High School Hosts "The IB Experience"
Anderson High School hosts The IB Experience, an information session on the school’s International Baccalaureate program.
Austin, McCallum Marching Bands Advance to State UIL Contest
The Austin High School and McCallum Fine Arts Academy marching bands have advanced to the 2017 UIL State 5A Marching Band Contest after successfully placing among the top five bands in Central Texas.The two high school marching bands will compete against other 5A schools from across the state Nov. 8 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.Austin will perform at 4 p.m. and McCallum will perform at 5:15 p.…
AISD Closed for Winter Break
Austin ISD will be closed for the winter break Monday, Dec. 21, through Friday, Jan. 1.AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Monday, Jan. 4.For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar.
Bands of America San Antonio Super Regional Marching Contest
The Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble will compete against some of the best band programs across Texas and the United States.Dozens of bands perform Oct. 30–31 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. This is one of the top marching events in the country. Please join us to support our Bowie Bulldogs!Visit the Music for All website for more information.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Latinos Recognized for Academic Achievement at AISD Award Ceremony
Austin ISD's Department of English Language Learners is hosting the Latino Academic Achievement Awards. The annual ceremony recognizes students for scholastic accomplishments and community leaders for advocacy, community service and volunteerism.What: AISD will be recognizing more than 300 Latino students in grades 6-12 and three community leaders.Travis HS students will emcee and will also…
AISD Names James Butler the 2014 Elementary School Teacher of the Year
James Butler is a prekindergarten teacher at Gullett Elementary School. He ensures that the school’s newly formed Pre-K program is up to standard with AISD guidelines and that the program continues to grow and serve as a positive addition to the Gullett community. He has been teaching Pre-K at Gullett since August 2011. Prior to that, he taught at T.A. Brown Barbara Jordan and Winn elementary…
Crockett Vertical Team Selected to Join The Creative Learning Initiative
The Crockett Vertical Team has been selected to be the next vertical team to join the Creative Learning Initiative in 2014–15.A committee of parents, teachers and administrators participating in the Creative Learning Initiative evaluated four vertical team applications. All applications were kept anonymous. A 100-point scale was used to evaluate each application based on responses to two…