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Ways to Give General District Guidelines on Donations Any restricted donations (i.e. the donor designates a specific purpose for the use of the gifted funds) over $10,000 must be directed to Central Office to be placed in a special revenue account. If the donation is under $10,000 or is unrestricted (the donor has not specified a purpose for the donation, or has said the campus may…
District Seeks Public Input on New Bond Program; Community Members Invited to Share Feedback
Austin, Texas—The Citizens' Bond Advisory Committee for the Austin Independent School District welcomes community members to share feedback on the scope of work the committee has completed for a new district bond program at two public hearings this month.What: Community members will learn about and share feedback on the district's new bond program.
AISD PD Report Student Shot Himself at Lanier
The AISD community is deeply saddened to report a student shot himself at Lanier High School earlier today, Tuesday, Oct. 15. The student has succumbed to the wound. Counseling services have been available to students, families and staff since the incident today. Students can continue to receive counseling services in the Lanier High School’s Health Science wing next to the theater…
35 Years of Dedication: Ivan Tovar's Legacy of Service at Austin ISD (En español)
As part of Custodian & Groundskeeper Appreciation Week in Austin ISD, we're highlighting the dedicated staff who keep our schools running smoothly. In this installment of “Sparks of Joy” we introduce you to Ivan Tovar, head custodian at the Alternative Learning Center.
AISD Superintendent Statement on School Shooting in Connecticut
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District released the following statement from Superintendent Meria Carstarphen regarding the school shooting in Newtown, Conn.:We are deeply saddened to learn about today’s tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. Our thoughts and prayers are with the school’s community and families.
2024 Budget Community Conversations in Spanish
The budgeting process is getting started! Join us to learn about priorities and plans for staffing and programs in the 2023-24 budget and how you can get involved in the budgeting process on your campus. Austin ISD Budget Community Conversations - Schedule: December Virtual Monday, Dec. 19 6 p.m. - Spanish session Join Zoom Meeting http://bit.ly/3iYOVBu Meeting ID: 489 192 2264 Passcode:…
Making the Grade: New Report Card System Allows Families of Secondary Students to Get Grades Faster
Austin ISD’s technology department has found a way to get parents of secondary students their report cards faster. The district will be going digital on all secondary report cards this month for the third six-weeks report cards.Of the approximately 23,000 secondary students overall, 9,292 students are already opting for digital report cards.
AISD.TV Nominated for Lone Star Regional Emmy Award for the Second Time in Three Years
AISD.TV is nominated for a Lone Star Regional Emmy Award for the second time in three years. AISD.TV snagged their nomination for their video Source to School: Inside AISD Food Services, a behind-the-scenes look at Austin ISD's award-winning food service program. The video features the farmers, ranchers, bakers, food service workers and others who help make student lunches.
Austin ISD Celebrates Juneteenth & Dual Language
Please join the Austin ISD Multilingual Education Department and the Overton Group for the Juneteenth Awakening Celebration! Free food, music and Juneteenth & Dual Language education Overton College Prep Campus, 7201 Colony Loop Drive Presentation at 2 p.m. Speakers include: Roscoe Overton, Founder of the Overton Group Nelson Linder, President, NAACP, Austin Chapter For more…
Bowie Yearbook Gains National Recognition
The new year will be one for the books for Bowie High School. The “Lone Star Yearbook” was named as a finalist for two national awards: a Pacemaker from the National Scholastic Press Association and a Crown from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.