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MEDIA ADVISORY: ‘Oh the Places You’ll Go’: Blackshear Celebrates Dr. Seuss’ Birthday During Read Across America
Blackshear Elementary School is celebrating Read Across America, a nationwide day of reading, with administrators and community leaders reading Dr. Seuss classics in all its classrooms.The National Education Association’s Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2. For a list of…
MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD Holds Community Meetings on Facility Master Plan
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD is holding community meetings throughout the district to get feedback on the Facility Master Plan.FMP guiding principles were approved by AISD’s Board of Trustees at the Board's regular meeting on Sept. 30.
Superintendent: Our Deepest Sympathy to the Lanier Community
Dear Colleagues, Partners and Community Members: It is with a heavy heart that I share with you the tragedy that occurred earlier today at Lanier High School. I regret to inform you that a student died at the school due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. No other students or staff members were harmed.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Austin Chamber Helps AISD Seniors Maximize Funds for College
Austin ISD seniors can get help applying for college funding at several upcoming events hosted by the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce.
Lanier High School Celebrates 50th Anniversary
What: The Viking gold is shining brighter this year as Lanier High School celebrates its 50th Golden Anniversary (1961-2011). You won’t want to miss all of the fun activities planned for alumni, their families and community members on Saturday, November 12!When:
Austin ISD Breaks Ground on Performing Arts Center
Austin ISD officials broke ground on AISD’s new district-wide Performing Arts Center in the Mueller development on Aug. 6. The center, which will be located along Mueller Blvd. between 51st St. and Barbara Jordan Blvd., will host district band, orchestra, theater, dance and visual arts performances. Pfluger Associates Architects designed the 60,000 sq. ft. center, which is expected to be complete…
AISD Breaks Ground on Living Laboratory; Outdoor Habitat Offers Hands-on Learning Opportunities in Nature
Austin, Texas—The Austin Independent School District, the National Wildlife Federation and community volunteers are breaking ground on a district-wide, science lab and classroom, an outdoor habitat that will feature plants and materials native to Central Texas and learning stations that will connect AISD students with nature.What: AISD and its partners will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the…
Austin ISD Campus Safety / Seguridad en los planteles del Austin ISD
Dear Austin ISD families,We hope that you and your family had a restful and relaxing Spring Break, but we understand that tension may be high as our children return to school in the midst of the situation in Austin involving explosives.We want you to know we are coordinating with the Austin Police Department—along with state and federal partners—to take any and all necessary security…
AISD Youth Mentoring
Austin ISD's Mentoring Building relationships today that inspire the leaders of tomorrow! Mentoring is a sustained relationship between a young person and a caring individual who is screened and trained to provide the young person with support, guidance, and assistance.
Russell Lee to Replace Robert E. Lee Elementary School
At tonight's board meeting, trustees approved Russell Lee as the new name to replace Robert E. Lee Elementary School.