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Bailey Middle School
The mission of Gordon A. Bailey Middle School, located in Southwest Austin, is to educate all students so they may achieve their maximum intellectual potential. Bailey offers a supportive atmosphere where staff, families, and community members work together to provide a variety of opportunities for…
Highland Park Elementary School
Highland Park Elementary, a National Blue Ribbon school, offers a strong academic program in our spacious and picturesque campus in Northwest Austin. A strong partnership among students, staff, families, and community promotes achievement and helps students become problem-solvers. Arts-based…
O. Henry Middle School
Located in central West Austin, O. Henry is named for short story writer William Sydney Porter, better known by his pen name of O. Henry. Our students participate in recognized programs in band, orchestra, choir, theatre, Project Lead the Way, and many high school credit courses. With a focus on…
Lee Elementary School
Located just a few blocks north of the University of Texas campus, Russell Lee Elementary School, a National Blue Ribbon School, opened in 1939 and maintains a multitude of longstanding traditions. At this neighborhood school, the basic curriculum is enriched by a focus on the arts and social…
AISD Board of Trustees Votes on Final Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations
Austin, TX—Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to approve five Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations, including expanding dual language immersion programs, addressing overcrowding in north central elementary schools and creating an in-district charter to strengthen graduation pathways.Below are the Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations that were approved…
Vote on Options for the 2016–17 School Calendar / Votar en opciones para el calendario 2016–17
Austin ISD is currently working on the calendar for the 2016–17 school year. The Calendar Task Force has created two calendar options and is seeking input. Please take a moment to review each option below.After you have reviewed the calendars, please visit our online survey to cast your vote.
Austin ISD Students Performed Best in Math and Science on the New STAAR Test and Make Gains on the Grade 11 TAKS Math and Science Tests
Austin, TX—The Texas Education Agency released preliminary results from the new State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) and Austin Independent School District students fared the best in math and science.STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams replaced the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills for 9th grade students and for middle school students enrolled in high school EOC classes.…
Zilker Elementary School
Zilker Elementary offers students a balance of educational experiences, extending beyond strong academics to arts enrichment on and off campus, environmental education and social and emotional learning. An active, involved PTA reflects the collaboration between home and school to support student…
Bryker Woods Elementary School
Nestled in the heart of Central Austin, Bryker Woods Elementary offers a student-centered approach to learning that values critical thinking, embraces diversity, and fosters inquisitive minds and compassionate hearts. Through inquiry-based learning, our students develop conceptual understanding,…