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Superintendent Carstarphen: How AISD Works to Ensure Gun Free Zones; Prevention and Security for Student and Staff Safety
Dear AISD Colleagues and Community: Experts report that school- and college-age kids are not only safer but far more secure on school campuses than anywhere else. Still, I know that I am struggling in the wake of the recent tragedy at Lanier High School.
You Count and Attendance Matters! (En español)
As we navigate the busy spring season filled with competitions, college visits and physicals, remember your child’s attendance matters!
Weather Update: No Class on Monday, Classes Remote on Feb. 16
In anticipation of forecasted winter weather, and to ensure the safety of all our students and staff, all Austin ISD classes will be 100 percent remote Tuesday, Feb. 16. No students will report to campus on Feb. 16 and buses will not transport students. To ensure the safety of our staff and others on the road, Austin ISD WiFi buses will not operate. Instead, campus staff will reach out to…
Media Advisory: ‘Dinosaur George’ Visits Maplewood Elementary School Today
AUSTIN, Texas—Today, “Dinosaur George” Blasing, a paleontologist and animal behaviorist, will visit Austin ISD’s Maplewood Elementary School. What: A travel "museum" presentation with George Blasing showcasing dinosaur displays in the gymnasium for a day of student visits.Where: Maplewood Elementary School, gymnasium, 3808 Maplewood Ave.
AISD SEL & CP&I Learning Visitor Inquiry
AISD SEL and CP&I Visitor Inquiry We welcome you to visit Austin Independent School District to learn more about SEL and CP&I implementation. To ensure your visit aligns with your learning objectives, please complete the following form. We will do our best to accommodate your learning objectives, keeping your interests regarding education level and where you are on your SEL and CP&I…
MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD Superintendent Visits Schools on First Day of Classes
AUSTIN, Texas--Austin ISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen will welcome back students, families and staff members for the 2013-14 school year with special campus visits during the first day of school. When: Monday, Aug. 6
AVID Cording Ceremony
Join the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Team at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center for the 13th Annual AVID Cording Ceremony. It is a celebration of 530 AVID seniors, their college acceptances, and their scholarship awards. Wednesday, April 23, 2025 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Austin ISD Performing Arts Center 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd, Austin, TX 78723
Media Advisory: Subway Diet Celebrity Visits Allison Elementary School
AUSTIN, TX—Allison Elementary School students are receiving a special visit by Jared Fogel, who inspired many Americans to eat healthier after he trimmed his waist nearly in half based on a Subway diet. What: Jared will visit a physical education class and have lunch with students to participate in a question-and-answer session about health and educational issues When: 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, April…
Commissioner of Education Defers Implementation of STAAR EOC Grade Conversion
Commissioner of Education Robert Scott announced that he is deferring implementation of the requirement to convert a student's score on the STAAR end-of-course examinations to account for 15 percent the student's final grade in the corresponding course. Click here for his full statement.Austin Independent School District Superintendent Meria Carstarphen released the…
Astronaut Ellen Ochoa Visits Ann Richards School for Career Day
This Friday, Astronaut Ellen Ochoa, Deputy Director of the Johnson Space Center, will speak to students at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders as part of the school's Career Day festivitites. Career Day helps empower young women by providing guidance from strong female professionals in the community and has become a popular tradition for the middle school students at the school.