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Free Bus Fares for K-12 Students Now Permanent Pilot program boosted ridership, benefited community
AUSTIN, Texas - Starting today, all K–12 students can ride Capital Metro services for free, as a permanent part of the agency's fare structure. In June, Capital Metro began a summer pilot program offering free fares for K–12 students in Central Texas and received overwhelmingly positive feedback from children and parents. The agency's board voted yesterday to make the pilot initiative…
CBOC Meeting
The Community Bond Oversight Committee provides public oversight of Austin ISD's 2008 and 2014 Bond Program projects.The meeting is 6–8 p.m. Jan. 16 at the AISD Construction Management Office, 812 San Antonio St., Suite 200.For more information, please visit https://www.austinisd.org/advisory-bodies/cboc.
Community Bond Oversight Committee
The Community Bond Oversight Committee provides public oversight of Austin ISD's 2008 and 2014 Bond Program projects.The meeting is 6–8 p.m. Feb. 13 at the AISD Construction Management Office, 812 San Antonio St., Suite 200.For more information, please visit www.austinisd.org/advisory-bodies/cboc.
Families Enjoy Curbside Coffee at Linder Elementary
On a recent morning at Linder Elementary, the kids smiled as they pulled up in the carpool line. The pleasant surprise was because they saw faculty and staff dressed in their Halloween costumes handing out donuts and coffee. The goal of the tasty treats and hot coffee was to bring parents and faculty together in a different and informal way.
Austin Students Can Shine Onstage in the Summer Theatre Series
Students of all experience levels are welcomed to shine onstage this summer during the free Summer Theatre Series program from the Austin ISD Visual & Performing Arts Department. Current fifth through 12th-grade students are invited to try out as actors, dancers, technicians and musicians. Audition help is available, and no experience is required.
School Makeover: IBM, Community Partners to Beautify Oak Springs Elementary School
IBM and other community partners are helping Oak Springs Elementary School get a makeover with a daylong beautifying project.What: IBM volunteers will be visiting Oak Springs Elementary school to complete various murals and painting for use in the outdoor classroom. Communities In Schools will help student participation in the project, such as obtaining student design ideas and painting.When: 9 a…
Vaccine Clinic - Navarro Early College High School
We have a free Pfizer vaccine opportunity available for our AISD Community, all family members included, 12 years of age and older. This opportunity is being hosted by VAX Together Austin and Walgreens. Appointment preferred, walk-ins welcome.
Travis ECHS Now Enrolling Students in Hospitality Management Program
Austin ISD is now enrolling students for an innovative program designed to help students earn an associate of applied science degree in hospitality management at no cost while attending Travis Early College High School. This program, launching in August 2021 at Travis ECHS, was created in partnership with Austin Hotel Lodging Association, Visit Austin, and Austin Community College District (ACC).
All Austin ISD Events for Saturday, Jan. 10, Have Been Canceled
Based on updated information from the National Weather Service, all Austin ISD activities and events scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 10, have been canceled.
AISD Book Club Pop-Up Meeting (North)
We will be in search of the "Perfect Taco". We will visit several taco restaurants on north Burnet Road and discuss the book "North of Happy" by Adi Alsaid. Join us for a tasty discussion of the book and tacos!