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Austin ISD Police Department Mission Statement: The Officers of the Austin ISD Police Department are committed to creating a safe educational environment and protecting our future by providing a diverse level of service, utilizing problem solving techniques, and embracing lasting partnerships for all students, staff, and the community.
Austin ISD Board Names Yasmin Wagner to Fill District 7 Seat
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees has selected Yasmin Wagner as the new District 7 trustee.The board made the decision at its regular meeting last night. Wagner and accountant Johnathan Sump had applied to fill former trustee Robert Schneider's position.Wagner, a corporate communications and marketing manager, has lived in District 7 for nearly six years and in Austin for more than 20.
Media Advisory—Get Crafty: Travis Early College High School Fine Arts & Crafts Festival to be Held Feb. 27
Witness the artistic talents of some of Austin ISD’s finest students through a variety of student performances and art at the first Travis Early College High School Fine Art & Crafts Festival.What: Outside vendors will offer handcrafted items, including jewelry, accessories and gifts, for sale.
AISD Recognizes 2019–20 Volunteers of the Year
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we’re #AISDProud to recognize the Austin ISD 2019–20 Volunteers of the Year. At Austin ISD, we know a public education institution of this size requires many dedicated workers, both hired and volunteer.
Gov. Rick Perry Declares Oct. 9 Human Resources Day
Everyday, working behind the scenes to serve AISD’s approximately 86,000 students and more than 11,000 staff members, is AISD’s human resources team.The team works hard each day to ensure that our schools are staffed with high quality employees and that those employees have a good environment in which to work.To celebrate their hard work, Gov. Rick Perry has proclaimed Oct. 9 as Texas Education…
National Merit Scholarship Program Recognizes 172 AISD Seniors for Outstanding Academic Performance
AUSTIN—The National Merit Scholarship Program, the National Hispanic Recognition Program and the National Achievement Scholarship Program is recognizing 172 Austin Independent School District seniors for outstanding academic performance.Six students received recognition in more than one program.Students are selected based on the scores of their preliminary SAT exam, which they take as juniors.…
Kellogg Foundation Awards AISD $330,000 for Project to Empower Families
The Kellogg Foundation is awarding Austin ISD $330,000 for a nine-month planning initiative to build better communication with families whose children attend schools in the Rundberg area.The project includes training school staff and parents on community engagement strategies at Hart, McBee, Padron and Wooldridge elementary schools and at the Lucy Read pre-K Demonstration School. Trained staff…
South High School Community Meeting
What: Austin ISD would like to invite the community to a panel discussion and question and answer session regarding potential academic programming options for a future high school in South Austin.A brief presentation and feedback results from previous community meetings will be shared. The South High School community meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, in the cafeteria at…
All Austin ISD After-School Activities and Events for Monday, Feb. 23, are Canceled Because of Winter Weather
All Austin ISD after-school activities and events scheduled for Monday, Feb. 23, are canceled, based on updated information from the National Weather Service. All varsity athletics competitions will be rescheduled for a later date.Tonight's meeting of the AISD Board of Trustees will continue as scheduled.Austin ISD takes the safety of our students, families and staff very…
MEDIA ADVISORY Latino Academic Achievement Awards to be Held May 6
Austin ISD is hosting the Latino Academic Achievement Awards. The ceremony will recognize students for various accomplishments and community leaders for community service, advocacy and volunteerism. When: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6