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MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD Celebrates Juneteenth Friday and Saturday
Austin ISD staff members, students and the Austin community will celebrate Juneteenth by participating in the 150th annual Juneteenth Emancipation Parade and a Juneteenth Music Festival.Music FestivalWhen: 6 p.m. Friday, June 19
AISD Holds Two Informational Community Meetings On District's Preliminary 2013-14 Budget & Bond
Austin, Texas—This month, the Austin Independent School District will hold two informational community meetings on the district's preliminary 2013-14 budget and the May bond program.South Austin: Wednesday, April 17What: AISD representatives will present information and answer questions from community members about the district’s preliminary budget and bond program.When: 6 to 8 p.m.…
Reagan and Travis High Schools to Host Financial Aid Workshop This Saturday
This Saturday, March 23, representatives from the Austin Chamber will be at Reagan and Travis high schools to help seniors and their parents complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). There is no income cutoff to apply for federal student aid, and all families of high school seniors are encouraged to apply. As of March 1, only 29 percent of Central Texas high school seniors…
AISD Will Accept Transfer Requests Jan. 4–29
AISD will accept transfer requests for the 2016-17 school year from Jan. 4–29.Families may request a sibling*, tracking*, majority-to-minority*, or general transfers during this time. Priority transfers will be processed first, followed by general transfers.Beginning with the 2016-17 school year, majority-to-minority transfers will be based on available space.Deadlines and requirements for magnet…
AISD Will Accept Transfer Requests Jan. 4–29
AISD will accept transfer requests for the 2016-17 school year from Jan. 4–29.Families may request a sibling*, tracking*, majority-to-minority*, or general transfers during this time. Priority transfers will be processed first, followed by general transfers.Beginning with the 2016-17 school year, majority-to-minority transfers will be based on available space.
Parent Letter: Ebola Monitoring in Austin Area; No AISD Cases
Austin ISD is aware of the increased concern regarding the Ebola virus in Texas and throughout the world. We are working closely with public health officials to ensure we are receiving the latest information about this virus.With recent reports of Ebola monitoring in the Austin area, it is important to remember there have not been any cases in AISD. We want to assure you that if there is an Ebola…
AVID–Advancement Via Individual Determination
Our Mission AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, and our mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. AVID Secondary The AVID elective class targets students in the academic middle, who have the desire to go to college and are capable of completing rigorous curriculum using the will to work hard.…
27th Annual Orchestra Monster Concert and Carnival
What: 27th Annual Monster Concert & CarnivalWhen: 3–8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25Where: Austin High School, 1715 W. Cesar Chavez St.Who: Open to the publicCost: Carnival activity costs vary, and tickets may be purchased at $1.00 each. Orchestra performances are free.
Travis High School Becomes 'No Place for Hate'
Travis High School is now an official No Place for Hate® school, earning the designation after completing at least three anti-bias activities and committing to a Resolution of Respect.
Hadley Wheelchair Challenge Expands All Access to Akins High School
Archer Hadley, an Austin ISD student who helped increase accessibility for people with disabilities at Austin High School, has teamed up with Akins High School to bring the wheelchair challenge to the Eagles.Hadley raised $87,000 in his first challenge at Austin High, resulting in five automatic doors and rain-resistant canopies for his own campus. Hadley developed the idea after he was stuck…