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Citations on the Rise: AISD Reminds Drivers to Stop for School Buses
As the spring semester begins, the Austin ISD Transportation Department encourage drivers to be extra cautious around school buses and school zones. While few ticketed violators repeat the offense, the number of overall citations are on the rise. In 2017, 17,244 citations were given, up from 12,936 in 2016.
Coats for Kids 2021
Students across Austin ISD are going to be a little warmer this holiday season because of Coats for Kids. Coats for Kids is sponsored by the Junior League of Austin in collaboration with Austin ISD. Along with Jack Brown Cleaners, KVET, and KVUE—The Junior League of Austin will provide over 30,000 coats to Central Texas children. For AISD families, there are four ways to get involved with Coats…
AVID Certifies Bedichek as a National Demonstration School
On Feb. 4, Bedichek Middle School was selected to join the ranks of approximately 140 AVID National Demonstration Schools.AVID—Advancement Via Individual Determination—is a kindergarten through postsecondary curriculum that aims to turn underperforming students into college-going scholars and graduates."It is a tremendous honor to be selected as a demo, and we are proud of our AVID program and…
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Sen. Kirk Watson, Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos Register Students to Vote
Sen. Kirk Watson and Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos visited Austin High School yesterday to emphasize to students the importance of registering to vote. Primary elections in Texas begin March 6, and the two officials joined students in Rolando Duarte's senior government class to register students who are or will be 18 before the primaries."Believe it or not, your vote does…
Tools for Success Session
Tools for success is series of informational virtual sessions for AISD families to learn more about services and support we have available inside the district. The session coming up is: Could I be able to pay for my child's College? In this session the AISD Early College Department will provide information about the resources they have available and will offer information to families on how their…
Why do our pipes break?
The long-term impact of February 2021’s Winter Storm Uri is now manifesting across our district in the form of leaks in our plumbing systems.
Austin ISD Student Survey Now Open
Austin ISD students in grades six through 11 are invited to provide feedback on the past spring semester as the district considers possibilities for the 2020-21 school year. In planning, the health and wellness of students, staff and families will continue to be a top priority. Feedback from students who engaged with continuous learning practices will provide valuable information. …
Join the Austin ISD Calendar Task Force! (En Español)
Join us as we shape the future of our district by serving on the Austin ISD Calendar Task Force! We’re working on developing the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school calendars, and we need your input to make a meaningful difference for our students, families, staff, and community. If you’re interested in joining this important committee, please fill out the Standard Membership…
AISD Students Outpace Peers Locally, Nationally and Internationally in AP Exam Passing Rates
According to the College Board, of the AISD students who took an Advanced Placement exam in 2016–17, 60.5 percent received a qualifying score of 3 or better, a 1.5 percent increase year-over-year. This success rate exceeds the performance of students in Texas at 46.4 percent, students in the U.S. at 57.5 percent and students internationally at 58 percent.