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AISD Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District will be closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, Monday, Jan. 21.All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Tuesday, Jan. 22.For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar.For more…
Austin ISD Will Serve Up Good Nutrition for Local Children This Summer
Bringing healthy summer meals to the Austin community ensures kids have a healthy vacation and return to school ready to learn. This summer, Austin ISD will serve anyone 18 years old and younger healthy meals at more than 50 campuses at no cost through the Summer Food Service Program. Both breakfast and lunch will be offered at all AISD summer meal sites.
Media Advisory: AISD Starts First Day of School at Bus Terminals
Austin, TX—Austin ISD kicks off the 2014-15 school year at the Nelson Field Bus Terminal on the first day of school.When: Monday, Aug. 25 5:30–6:30 a.m. – Media availability with Paul Cruz, interim superintendent, and Kris Hafezizadeh, director of transportation, at Nelson Field Bus Terminal, 7105 Berkman Drive.
Watch: Graham Elementary Achievements Highlighted in Department of Education Video
The achievements of Graham Elementary School have been highlighted in a video released last week by the U.S. Department of Education, which selected Graham—a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School—as one of only four schools in the nation to be featured in the online video series.
AISD Continues to Monitor Weather Overnight
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory through 6 p.m. tomorrow, which could mean hazardous conditions and icy roads. AISD will continue to monitor the weather overnight.However, at this time, based on the best information available to the district from meteorologists, there are no concrete projections on whether or not Austin will experience freezing temperatures…
AISD Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, Wednesday, Nov. 21, through Friday, Nov. 23.All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Monday, Nov. 26.For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar.For more…
Superintendent Announces Academic Restructuring for Pearce and Garcia Campuses for Next School Year
At the June 20 Board of Trustees meeting, Superintendent Meria Carstarphen presented the district-wide preliminary Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) results, which included a discussion of two middle schools, Pearce and Garcia.
Media Advisory: AISD Celebrates Juneteenth at Annual Parade
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD staff members, students and the Austin community will celebrate Juneteenth at this year’s parade. What: AISD team members and members of the Board of Trustees will lead the AISD All-Star band in the parade. When: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 21
Celebrate AISD Administrative Professionals April 22-28
April 22-28 is Administrative Professionals Appreciation Week, a time for the district to honor and recognize the important contributions of AISD's assistants, secretaries, registrars, clerical support staff and other office professionals.
MEDIA ADVISORY Webb Middle School Students Perform at Free St. John’s Tree Lighting
Join the St. John’s community in a free, public holiday event featuring musical performances, face painting, crafts, snacks and Santa lighting a holiday tree.Who: United Way for Greater Austin, a local nonprofit and community service organization, is sponsoring this tree lighting with musical performances by Webb Middle School students.