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AISD Reminds Drivers and Students About Road Safety During National School Bus Safety Week
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD reminds its communities about the importance of school bus safety during National School Bus Safety Week. Nearly 22,000 AISD students ride to and from school on more than 500 school buses every day. The district has 656 transportation employees dedicated to provide safe transportation for students.
Eastside student selected as Texas Young Women in Bio Ambassador
By Benjamin Beane The first day of school can be a whirlwind for any high schooler, but this year was especially memorable for Eastside Early College High School junior Marith Diaz Cruz, who learned she was selected as a Young Women in Bio Ambassador. “They sent a letter to my mom’s email, but I didn’t know and she didn’t know, so when I came here the first school day that’s when I realized…
Resources for Families and Staff Affected by Flooding
As our students, families and staff clean up after the Oct. 30 floods, Austin ISD focuses on providing support and resources to those impacted. Links to several resources, including information on transportation, housing and debris pick up, have been provided by the City of Austin and Travis County for your convenience.Time Off for Employees Affected by Flood
Community Bond Oversight Committee Meeting
The Board of Trustees appointed volunteer citizens to the Community Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) to ensure that the projects remain faithful to the voter-approved bond program scope of work and to monitor and ensure the bond projects are completed on time, with quality and within budget. For more information, visit https://www.austinisd.org/advisory-bodies/cboc/meetings.
Campus Report Cards now Available
Two report cards about your campus are now available for you to review. They’re called the State of Texas 2020–21 School Report Card and the Federal Report Card. Why it matters: These report cards provide information about student performance on the STAAR test, as well as enrollment, class size averages, and financial expenditures.
Partnerships for Progress: Reagan ECHS Career Launch Recognized as Statewide Model Program
In recognition of its efforts to prepare students for Texas workforce needs, Reagan Early College High School Career Launch has been named one of three Industry Cluster Innovative Academy Models in Texas.
Reilly Community Celebrates the Opening of Social and Emotional Learning-focused Garden
Reilly Elementary students and the surrounding Highland neighborhood will soon enjoy their own wildlife habitat that enhances the green space and promotes mental wellbeing. The community will celebrate the opening of the Reilly Social and Emotional Learning Gardens through a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 26. The SEL garden will be a sustainable, meditative space that will implement…
Deadline: Common Application for Specialty Programs
Today is the final day to submit applications for the district's specialty programs. Learn more about dozens of programs available from kindergarten through high school, and submit your application today! For more details, and to apply, please visit www.austinisd.org/programs.
Bond Steering Committee (BSC) Meeting
(El español está disponible abajo) Join us for the Bond Steering Committees (BSC) regular meeting on Thursday, June 30 from 6:30 –9 p.m. The purpose of the Bond Steering Committee (BSC) is to utilize the district’s long-range plans, bond capacity, and other relevant information, to develop and prioritize a potential bond package for the November 8, 2022 election.
Bowie and Akins Students To Meet with Mazda Professionals About STEM Career Options
AUSTIN, Texas—Next week, Bowie and Akins high school students will get the chance to talk to Mazda professionals about real-world applications of STEM used throughout Mazda’s Motorsports activities and the automobile industry.Who: Mazda Motorsports Specialist Kyle Kimball and Mazda Motorsports factory race car driver and engineer Joel Miller