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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
Board of Trustees Approve School Improvement and Reconstitution Plans
This week, Austin ISD's Board of Trustees approved school improvement plans for Rodriguez Elementary School, Dobie, Garcia, Martin, and Pearce middle schools, Eastside Memorial, Lanier, LBJ, and Travis High Schools, Rosedale School and Travis County Day School.Board members approved reconstitution plans for Garcia and Pearce Middle Schools, and LBJ High School.
News Media Access to Schools Limited During STAAR Examination Periods
Austin, Texas—Students in the Austin Independent School District are scheduled to take 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:
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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.
Setting the Table: Anderson Students Volunteer for Feast of Sharing
This morning, Anderson High School students helped to set the stage—and tables—for the Feast of Sharing by volunteering to decorate the event hall that will welcome Austin families to the holiday dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the Palmer Events Center.The Anderson students volunteered for the Feast of Sharing to support H-E-B's fight against hunger. In addition to a…
Austin ISD Hosts Preliminary Budget and Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations Community Meetings
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District will host two meetings for a community conversation about the preliminary budget for 2013 and scenarios for new, academic programs for the 2013-2014 school year. The Board of Trustees will approve the budget for FY 2013 in June.The meetings are:6 – 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 3Reagan High School, 7104 Berkman Dr.6 – 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 17Bowie…
AISD Adopts Summer Efficiency Schedule for Six Weeks to Save Energy
Beginning June 23 and ending Aug. 8, Austin ISD will operate on a summer efficiency schedule to reduce energy costs. The district's average savings from the summer efficiency program is about $486,000.All schools and offices will adopt a four-day week during this time. Business hours will be 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday–Thursday. All district and campus offices will be closed on Fridays.The district also…
GenTX: College Week
GenTX’s College Signing Day is Friday, May 1.Austin ISD proudly supports Generation Texas, a statewide movement to ensure students have the information and inspiration they need to graduate—and achieve their highest potential.Throughout the week, schools are celebrating college-bound seniors and making campuswide announcements about the importance of postsecondary education. Every student—from…
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.